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Dornoch Area

Dornoch Area - Including: Embo

Telephone Code (+44) 1862
from outwith Britain
From within Britain 01862
Dornoch Cathedral, worth a visit to see the incredible stained glass windows at least!
Some of the shops in Dornoch close on a Wednesday for a half day.
Cathedral, Dornoch Area

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  • Historylinks Museum

    This has just opened and provides much detailed information with photographs, models and interactive displays telling you about Dornoch, the area and it's people. Historylinks Museum is dedicated to the history of Dornoch parish. Museum telling the story of Dornoch from pre history to present time.

  • The Dornoch Cathedral

    The Dornoch Cathedral shot to fame recently, when Madonna and Guy Ritchie, baptised their child there.

    The Cathedral was originally started in 1224, but was not ready for its first service until 1239. In 1989 it celebrated 750 years.

  • Dornoch Castle

    Dornoch Castle is right in the middle of the town. The Castle is now a hotel and it retains much of the character of the castle. Due to the layout of this historic castle each bedroom has its own very special ambience and there are several four posters with Scottish hospitality.

  • What to See and Do in Dornoch

    Dornoch is famous for the Royal Dornoch Golf Course and, since Madonna married Guy Richie at Skibo Castle many people link the names of Dornoch and Madonna!

  • Scotland’s last witch

    Witches? Not any more! The last witch in Scotland was burnt in Dornoch in 1722. There is a stone commemorating the event and it can be seen in a garden on Carnaig Street. The stone is set in a private garden but the owner's kindly allow access to take photographs.

  • Services In Dornoch Area

    Antiques/Collectors

    Castle Close Antiques, Castle Street, Dornoch. Email: enquiries@castle-close-antiques.com Tel: 810405
    Embo Antiques & Collectables, Front Street, Embo Tel: 811286

    Art Galleries/Artists

    The Jail Gifts and Crafts, Castle Street, Dornoch. Email: shopping@jail-dornoch.com Tel: 810555

  • Birchwood Bed and Breakfast

    You will feel welcome at Birchwood. The modern farm house is surrounded by an established birch wood on three sides, the fourth looks out over the fields to the sea at Dornoch and Embo. The tastefully decorated farm house exudes a warmth which you soon realise comes from Elaine and Jock as well.