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We can’t believe it’s already June! And that we have already had a taste of some glorious weather. Let’s hope there is plenty more to come! It has definitely left us dreaming of long summer days and beautiful light evenings- loads of time to fill with all the fantastic events Dornoch has to offer this year.
If you are planning your summer break in Dornoch then take a look below at some of the highlights taking place in and around Dornoch over the next few months.
Every Saturday night during the summer you can watch the Pipe Band Parades (followed by highland dancing display) in the Square at 8pm.
The ever popular Community Markets take place on the Cathedral green throughout the summer months. Community Market days for 2023 are 8 10th and 24th May, 14th and 28th June, 12th and 26th July, 9th and 23rdAugust, 13th & 27th September and the markets run from 9:30 am to 1 pm. Come and browse up to 30 stalls with homegrown produce, plants, arts & crafts, baking, artisan bread, specialist chocolates, cheese, handmade cosmetics, jewellery, gifts & clothing.
This year the County Show is to be held on Dornoch Links on the 22nd July. The Show is a spectacle with a whole range of attractions and entertainments for the whole family. The heart of the Show is the Livestock Section which showcases the excellent cattle, sheep, goats, horses and ponies from across the Highlands. A Food Fair, Fun Fair, dog show, vintage vehicle exhibition, terrier racing, pipe band, children’s races, horses and ponies, flower show and spectacular main ring events combine to make a memorable day which is rounded off with the marquee dance.
The Dornoch Highland Gathering will take place this year on Friday 4th August. It is a day that locals look forward to all year, where everyone can have fun. Visitors are very welcome. Come and enjoy the competitions for piping, Highland dancing, tossing the caber, putting the ball and throwing the hammer. Watch, or take part in, the track & field events of running, cycling, long jump and high jump. With fairground attractions, stalls and refreshments, children’s races and mini Highland games, this is a day out for all the family.
Dornoch Festival Week has a packed programme of family activities including the Pet Show, Sandcastle Competition, Family Quiz, Teddy Bears Picnic with Bubbles the Clown, Cricket, Car Treasure Hunt, Kids Sports/Orienteering, Dornoch Community Market, Football, Kids Highland Games, Golf, Bingo, Nerf Wars, Cinema, The Great Festival Week Duck Race, 80’s Disco!
Keep up to date with what is taking place in Dornoch through our website or Facebook page
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