We’re all going on a (Dornoch) Summer Holiday!
As the weather improves and the children break up from school, now is the time to plan your trip to Dornoch this Summer. 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.
Take a look at our Top Ten things to DO in Dornoch lists here.
There could be a dragon living in the Highlands and Winston the Bear needs your help to find it! Local legend tells of a fiery dragon that once lived in Sutherland, roaming the hills and scaring the townsfolk. Set in Dornoch, the children’s book ‘Winston the Bear and the Dragon of the Black Firs ’ follows the story of Winston’s hunt for clues as he searches for this elusive dragon. Why not follow in Winston’s pawsteps and go on a family dragon hunt? What proof can you find that the dragon may still be here? A dragon’s lair, claw marks, dragon scales or maybe even some dragon poop? Keep your eyes peeled, the dragon could be anywhere! For more information about where to go dragon hunting in Dornoch and to download your dragon hunting certificate click here.
The longer evenings are with us 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 Wednesdays; 10th and 24th May, 14th and 28th June, 12th and 26th July, 9th and 23rd August, 13th & 27th September. The markets run from 9:30 am to 1 pm on the Cathedral Green. 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 sandcastle competition, children’s fancy dress, children’s sports, family quiz night, car treasure hunt, ceilidh tea dance, pipe band parade, bingo, 5 -a -side football, golf competitions, films, and a teddy bear’s picnic! Dates for 2023 are the 7th until the 12th August.
For a detailed listing of What’s On in July click here
