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!

For me, Dornoch is beautiful and unspoilt, maintaining the original buildings and character of the town. It is also a clean town and I must admit to it being one of my favourites!

Pipe Band

The pipe band can be found in Dornoch Square on most Saturday evenings throughout the summer months.

Sports Clubs and Facilities

Tennis and Bowls available in Golf Road

Squash Club

The Sutherland Squash Club play in The Meadows, Dornoch.

Events to watch for in Dornoch

Swimming Pool

Grannie's Heilan Hame in Embo has a swimming pool and various other entertainments.

The Town Jail

This former town jail offers an array of crafts and an art gallery. A must see.

Dornoch Firth Caravan Park

Dornoch Firth Caravan Park is situated on the A9, midway between the Highland's oldest Royal Burgh of Tain and the town of Dornoch, now made famous by Madonna. This well-run family park enjoys open views of the Dornoch Firth with picturesque coastal and rural scenery. The park features Caravan holiday homes, touring and tent pitches with bar and restaurant adjacent.

Ranger Services

The Ranger services offers a variety of guided walks throughout the summer months. Walks of different grades are available from Easy, short walks on well graded paths, over short grass or shoreline rocks, to Hard walks which are over 4 kms on rough ground and involving much ascent and descent.

Please ensure that you are dressed for our changeable weather. Take suntan lotion, midge repellent, waterproofs and stout shoes. You could also take something to eat and drink. All walks are free.

To find out more contact:
The Highland Council Ranger Service, Ferrycroft Countryside Centre, Lairg. Telephone: 01549 402 638. Visit: http://www.highland.gov.uk/

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Historylinks Museum
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Dornoch Area
Dornoch Area - Including: Embo

Telephone Code (+44) 1862
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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.
Dornoch Beach
Dornoch is a sleepy, olde world town, ideal for a relaxing, restful break. It is well situated for touring the rugged Northern and Western Highlands or a journey break on the way to the Orkney Islands. Outdoor pursuits such as fishing, coast and hill walking, bird watching and, of course, golf are all on the doorstep.
Camore Wood
Forest Enterprise has a lovely walk and a fitness trail at Camore Wood. Camore Wood also known as Standing Stone/ Menhir/ Drumdivan/ Loch-An-Tree.

The fitness trail has 8 stations where you can find detailed signs explaining what exercises you should do at there and is graded for beginners, intermediate and expert.
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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.
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.