With the historic buildings, beautiful Christmas lights, best hot chocolate in the world, warming whisky, blustery beach and crisp, wintry weather, it is easy to feel festive in Dornoch! Get into the spirit with these upcoming events.
Festive Late Night Opening
Thursday 30th November 6-8pm
Get in the festive spirit and start your Christmas shopping in Dornoch! Shops around the town will be getting in the festive spirit and serving christmassy treats and playing festive music- Relax and select your gifts without the crowds while enjoying mince pies and mulled wine; sounds perfect!
St. Andrews Fair
Saturday 2nd December 10-4pm
The annual Christmas Bazaar will be held on Saturday 2nd December 2017. All the shops and restaurants take part in this event and Dornoch has a real Christmas buzz. The Christmas lights go on for the first time, Santa is in his grotto and there are craft stalls to complement the local shops for those special Christmas gifts.
The Social Club on School Hill hosts the Christmas Bazaar from 10am – 4 pm with craft stalls full of Christmas gifts for all the family. Bacon rolls, home baking, tea, coffee and home made soup are available all day. Santa arrives at 1pm and is in his grotto until 3pm.
Throughout the town you can buy raffle tickets to have a chance of winning a Christmas Hamper (with goods donated by local businesses). Shops will have special offers and tastings, seasonal food and drink to get you in the festive spirit.
There is a Carol Service in the Cathedral at 3:30pm followed by mulled wine and mince pies.