Great Holidays in Scotland’s Highlands – in all seasons.

Experience different kinds of holidays in Scotland’s Highlands when you visit Dornoch in different seasons! Dornoch has a host of offerings, depending on the time of year. And unlike more westerly parts of Scotland’s Highlands, Dornoch’s microclimate means rainfall is low – in line with London - so you need not be deterred by the damp – or therefore, by the midges!

Holidays in Scotland’s Highlands are magnificent in the Spring as the gorse, (or “whins”) come into their glorious neon yellow bloom, and the days start to lengthen.

In Summer, enjoy holidays in Scotland’s Highlands with almost endless days. Dornoch in June has daylight from 3 am till 11.30 pm. The hills are pink with heather and the sea is often a sparkling blue.

Autumn holidays in Scotland brings Halloween and Bonfire night revelry. Enjoy a single malt whisky in one of Dornoch’s many friendly hostelries.  

And in the Winter, although it can be cold in Dornoch, it is often clement – and more importantly, bright. Holidays in Scotland’s Highlands at this time frequently benefit from an appearance of the fabulous Northern Lights, glowing pink and green in the night sky. Dornoch is also famous for its Hogmanay celebrations, which take place in the town square.