Discover Dornoch’s Spring Highland Festival

A Taste of Spring

Tempt your tastebuds with a selection of dining options, tastings and events taking place this April.

Date

4th - 25th April 2026

Neighbourhood Tasting Menu at MARA

Locally based patrons can enjoy fine dining at Links House with their special Neighbourhood Tasting Menu.

Sunday Lunch at Mara

Gather with family and friends for an afternoon of warm hospitality and exceptional Highland produce. Sunday 12th April.

Spring Specials at the Castle

Enjoy fresh Spring ingredients including hake, salmon and lamb.

Afternoon Tea at the Station Hotel

Savour delicate sandwiches and delicious sweet treats, plus some fizz if you fancy.

Lobster Rolls at Surf & Turf

Back for 2026, deliciously fresh, locally caught lobster - from Friday 18th April.

Supper Club at Links House

A convivial supper club in the Anteroom. Join fellow foodies to sample chef Theo's specially prepared menu - Saturday 25th April. 

All Things Lamb Cookery Demonstration

Join Chefs Theo and Simon for an afternoon of cookery using the finest locally sourced lamb - Thursday 24th April.

Cocktail Tea Party at The Castle Hotel

Tea, sandwiches, cakes and scones, served with a side of cocktails.

Steak Night at the Station

Finest Scotch steak served in the beautiful Golden Gorse Restaurant.

Coffee & Cake at the Castle

Treat yourself to a slice of delicious home-baked cake to enjoy with your favourite coffee (or tea)

Hearty Afternoon Tea

Pastries, pies and pints -perfect for the man in your life!

Food & Drink Market

Last Saturday of the month from April to November.

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.