Discover Dornoch’s Food, History & Culture at our

Highland Friendship Fortnight

Join us for a series of events showcasing the very best local food, whisky, music, golf, history & craic.

Date

23rd October - 5th November 2025

Tours of Local Landmarks

Tours of Local Landmarks

Visit iconic Dunrobin Castle, Littleferry battlefield and historic Dornoch Cathedral.

World class golf on historic courses

World class golf on historic courses

Including Royal Dornoch, Brora and Golspie.

Taste World Class Local Produce

Taste World Class Local Produce

Fabulous fresh shellfish, meat and game.

Celtic Music, Ceilidhs and Craic!

Celtic Music, Ceilidhs and Craic!

Nights of toe-tapping tunes and dancing.

Whisky Festival, Distillery Visits and Tastings

Whisky Festival, Distillery Visits and Tastings

Explore the land of Glenmorangie, Clynelish and Dornoch's own Thompson Bros malt.

Family Halloween, 'Guising' and The Last Witch

Family Halloween, 'Guising' and The Last Witch

Spooky season family events and celebrations in Dornoch, where the last witch trial in Britain was held.

'Global Highlands' Stories and Tales in Dornoch Cathedral

'Global Highlands' Stories and Tales in Dornoch Cathedral

Learn about the impact Highlanders have had on the world and the Highland diaspora.

Torchlight Parade and Bonfire

Torchlight Parade and Bonfire

The annual autumnal celebration of Guy Fawkes Night.

Aurora Spotting under Dark Skies

Aurora Spotting under Dark Skies

Long nights mean more opportunity to hopefully witness magical displays of Northern Lights and the Milky Way. 

Historical tours, talks and lore

Historical tours, talks and lore

Let the University of the Highlands and Islands' History team take you on a journey to discover the area's stories and lore.

Celebrate our local produce with

Food on the Firth

Accommodation Special Offers

Christmas & New Year

23rd Oct - 5th Nov 2025

Highland Friendship Fortnight

Join us for

THE DORNOCH WHISKY FESTIVAL

FRIDAY 24TH - SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2025

Food on the Firth, The Dornoch Whisky Festival, Halloween & Bonfire Night

Enjoy food, whisky, music, history and culture in Dornoch this autumn.