Discover Dornoch’s Spring Highland Festival Fortnight

Spring Historic Talks and Tours

Join us for a series of talks and tours, showcasing the rich history of Dornoch and East Sutherland, with the UHI Centre for History, CATU Living History and Dornoch's Historylinks Museum.

Date

4th - 25th April 2026

Scottish Witchcraft Trials of 16th-18th Century

Compelling talk & guided walk with author, Philip Paris.

Living History Reenactments

Demonstrations on medieval cooking, clothing, jewellery & music by CATU Living History Group.

Tartan: History and Design

Engaging, hands-on workshop exploring the rich history of tartan.

Global Dornoch Talk

A talk and walk with Dr Jim MacPherson to discover Dornoch’s place in the British Empire.

Jacobitism & Clanship

Talk with Dr Nicola Martin from UHI on Jacobitism in the Highlands.

Dornoch Cathedral Tower Tours

Step back in time to explore the rich history of Dornoch’s iconic Kirk. Saturdays 11th & 18th.

Dornoch Gatherings: Battle of Littleferry

The Battle of Littleferry explored through story, poetry & music.

Celtic & Viking Embroidery Workshop

Practical, tablet braid embroidery, no experience necessary.

Tablet Braid Workshop

Learn to design and weave your own Viking bracelet.

Guided Walk of Dornoch

Step backthrough time with this 2hr walk with Lynne Mahoney.

Celebrate our local produce with

Food on the Firth

Accommodation Special Offers

Christmas & New Year

23rd Oct - 5th Nov 2025

Highland Friendship Fortnight

Landscape of Dornoch beach on a sunny day with light wispy clouds and orange flowers in foreground
4th - 25th April 2026

Spring Highland Festival

Two weeks of fine food, whisky, heritage, golf, music, celebration and more!

Join us for

THE DORNOCH WHISKY FESTIVAL

FRIDAY 24TH - SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2025

Springtime in the Highlands

Enjoy food, whisky, golf, history and culture in Dornoch this spring.