This Is Dornoch

01/11/2026

We’re into the final few days of this year’s Autumn Highland Festival, but there’s still plenty to look forward to! 🍂

From fascinating talks and live music to dark skies adventures, there’s lots to enjoy before we bring the festival to a spectacular close with our Torchlit Parade on Bonfire Night. 🔥

Don’t miss out on the final few days of festival fun!

➡️ https://www.thisisdornoch.com/events-in-dornoch/autumn-highland-festival-2026/



Marine & Lawn Dornoch
Dornoch Gatherings
Dornoch Firth Church of Scotland

31/10/2026

What a fascinating afternoon with the Picts and Vikings who have come to Dornoch for the Feis Samhain. 😀

If you didn’t get chance to see them today, they are back tomorrow at Historylinks.

Well worth going along to find out more about how they lived and to see displays of some intriguing artefacts including a hnefatafl set otherwise known as Viking Chess!

Sunday 1st November
11am-4pm
Free entry with entry fee to museum



Catu Dornoch Living History
Historylinks Museum, Dornoch, Sutherland

31/10/2026

Upcoming solo gigs! Very much looking forward to heading up to Dornoch Gatherings on 2nd Nov, and playing Her By Design from start to end with a 9 piece string ensemble at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on 13th Nov!

31/10/2026

🎃 It's Hallowe'en weekend in Dornoch, and we've got a fabulous few days lined up!

📜 Step back in time at Historylinks where the CATU Living History group will be bringing the past to life with a range of craft demonstrations.

🎵 Enjoy live Scottish music while you savour Haggis Bhajis.

🍽️ Treat yourself to an exquisitely prepared roast

🫣 Take a spooky walk around Dark Dornoch and learn more about its dark past

🌠 And look to the skies to discover more about the stars. You might even be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights.

History, food, music and just a little bit of magic now, that's what we call a weekend! 👻

Book your tickets here: https://www.thisisdornoch.com/events-in-dornoch/autumn-highland-festival-2026/

Marine & Lawn Dornoch
Dornoch Castle Hotel
Historylinks Museum, Dornoch, Sutherland

30/10/2026

This is a must for anyone who is interested in photographing the stars or just fascinated by the stars.

At last year's event, some guests even saw the Northern Lights, although we can't promise that will happen this year!

Dark Skies over Dornoch

Some of the darkest, clearest skies in the country, and November is one of the best months to see them.

On 1, 2 and 3 November, Andrew Allan of Scotland’s Night Sky leads astrophotography workshops at Marine & Lawn Dornoch: an hour at the hotel, then hands-on, one-to-one guidance on Dornoch Beach. Beginners welcome. Bring your own camera.

Event only, £40 · Dinner and event, £55
Book your place: https://brnw.ch/21x6MKq

30/10/2026

Tonight's the night! 🎶

The Ceilidh starts at 7:30pm at the Dornoch Social Club.

We look forward to seeing you all there. 😀


We Are Dornoch

29/10/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗵 🎃

We've got some great events on over this Hallowe'en weekend.

Delicious street food, photographing the stars, and, of course, a proper Highland Hallowe'en Festival. 👻

Find out more and book your tickets here: ➡️ https://www.thisisdornoch.com/events-in-dornoch/autumn-highland-festival-2026/

Have fun!



Historylinks Museum, Dornoch, Sutherland
Marine & Lawn Dornoch
Mara - Seafood & Highland Fayre

28/10/2026

Dust off your dancing shoes! 💃

The Autumn Highland Festival Ceilidh is coming, with live music, dancing and plenty of Highland craic. No experience needed!

Join us for an evening of fun and fabulous music. 🎶

🗓️ Friday 30th October
🕝 7:30pm- 11:00pm
📍Dornoch Social Club


We Are Dornoch

28/10/2026

Dark Skies over Dornoch

Some of the darkest, clearest skies in the country, and November is one of the best months to see them.

On 1, 2 and 3 November, Andrew Allan of Scotland’s Night Sky leads astrophotography workshops at Marine & Lawn Dornoch: an hour at the hotel, then hands-on, one-to-one guidance on Dornoch Beach. Beginners welcome. Bring your own camera.

Event only, £40 · Dinner and event, £55
Book your place: https://brnw.ch/21x6JHX

28/10/2026

We are not surprised Loch Fleet has been ranked as the Highland's number one attraction!

This stunning sea loch is a haven for fauna and flora and is home to a variety of species including otters and seals, wild fowl and sea birds, orchids and butterflies.

We're so lucky to have it on our doorstep. Definitely worth a visit if you are visiting Dornoch. 😊

Tourists have ranked a Sutherland nature reserve as their must-see destination.

Read more in the comments.