Join us in celebrating Dornoch in Winter and the launch of the Christmas season at the annual Dornoch Christmas Festival which takes place this year on the 2nd December. The whole town gets involved (you are sure to find a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie in some of the shops!) and there are events at multiple locations including; The St Andrew’s Fair in the Social Club, Santa at the School, a gift fair in the Dornoch Hub and the Outdoor Dornoch Market with free parking at Dornoch South (Shore Road). The festival concludes with carols in the Cathedral and the Christmas lights switch on, a truly festive day in the Dornoch calendar!
Santa’s Grotto in the school 10-12 and 1-3
The S6 at Dornoch Academy are running a Santa’s Grotto where children can get a gift and picture with Santa and there will be live music there through the day. £3 for a gift or £4 for a gift and Polaroid. There will also be a pop-up cafe, a Christmas craft bazaar and a raffle with funds raised at the school split between The School , Maggie’s Highland and Highland and Mountain Recue Sutherland and Caithness. There is still space for more stalls so to book, please contact Kathryn Roper at [email protected]
Following the success in 2022 the Outdoor Christmas Market will be at the Dornoch South Car Park, with free parking close to all the usual stalls. Visit our 18 food & craft stalls with home baking, chutneys & jams, local pork & lamb, candles, hand made body care products, knitwear, woodwork, decorations and gifts. Bacon Rolls, tea, coffee and hot chocolate will be available on the day to keep you warm!
There will be a range of artwork, crafts, handmade gifts spread over 20 stalls and lots more on sale throughout the day from some wonderful local people, shops and charities. Our famous raffle will also be back, so don’t miss your chance to scoop up some fantastic prizes – all in aid of a good cause. Allsorts After School Club will be serving some delicious home baking, refreshments, and homemade soup to raise funds – and keep everyone warm and cosy on the winter’s day.
Dornoch Hub Christmas Fair 10-3
The Dornoch Hub Christmas Fair is home to 10 stalls to browse and purchase Christmas gifts and produce. There will also be refreshments and a collection for the Hogmanay Street Party. Also meet the author Beth Jordan who will be selling signed copies of her book.
Stay on after shopping for carols at the Cathedral at 3:30pm followed by the Christmas Lights switch on, to complete a day of festive cheer! What a perfect day to visit Dornoch!
