Summer in Dornoch

Create your own #TalesOfScotland this summer and head to Dornoch for golf and so much more! Get adventurous with canoeing, paddleboarding or archery, look after your wellbeing by having a massage at Aspen Spa at Carnegie Courthouse or heading to the Silverback Gym Tain & Dornoch for a workout before a round of golf.

Try out the range of cafes, restaurants and takeaways we have here in Dornoch and #DineInDornoch every night of your stay! Explore the #WhiskyTrail and discover the The Carnegie Whisky Cellars for tastings and the Dornoch Castle Hotel for an amazing range of whiskies in the very heart of Dornoch. #ShopLocal and enjoy our fantastic traditional high street with over 20 independent shops for you to browse at your leisure.

The summer also sees so many events in Dornoch! In July we have the Sutherland County Show, where you get a true, authentic Highland experience. The Charity Tractor Run which sees the tractors take over Dornoch Square as they complete a 53 mile round trip in aid of Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. Then August brings us both The Dornoch Highland Gathering (fancy watching a caber toss?) and Festival Week – a fantastic week long event for all the family! Don’t forget we also have our Community Markets and the Pipe Band play every Saturday night from 8pm.

All this and so much more!

Take a look around our website for more ideas and information about making Dornoch the highlight of your Scottish trip in 2023.