Discover Dornoch’s Spring Highland Festival

Whisky, Wine and Cocktails

Celebrate the arrival of the season with a curated selection of tastings, pairings and masterclasses.

Date

4th - 25th April 2026

Wine and Cheese Pairing

Taste a pairing of four wines and cheeses in the Castle’s vault room.

Glenmorangie Mixology & Nibbles

Three chances to enjoy this fun mixology session with Glenmorangie whisky at the Carnegie Whisky Cellars.

Glenmorangie & Cheese Pairing

Rare and exceptional malt expressions expertly paired with fine cheeses.

Cocktail Tea Party at The Castle Hotel

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

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.