Entertainment

Discovering Dornoch Bowling Club

Dornoch

Lawn Bowling is a popular pastime all over the UK, especially with seniors, but also with the young. It’s firmly rooted in our history, with the story of Sir Francis Drake, one of England’s biggest heroes, insisting on finishing his game of bowls before sailing out to destroy King Philips Armada and save the country [...]

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Dornoch Highland Gathering

Dornoch

The Highland Gathering is an essential part of Scottish culture. For centuries people who lived isolated in the hills would get together for a party. Competition was just part of the fun. Gathering’s take place in the Highlands in August when the weather is good(ish) and there’s plenty of visitors to enjoy the spectacle. Today [...]

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Dornoch Pipe Band in Performance

Attractions

In the Scottish Highlands Pipe Bands are a lot more than a tourist attraction.  Whilst their certainly entertaining for visitors they mean a great deal to the residents as well.  Pipe Bands are part of the culture. Kids learn to play the pipes in school and every town has its own band made up pipers [...]

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The Sutherland County Show

Dornoch

One attraction held in Dornoch every July is the Sutherland County Show. People come from all over the Highlands to enjoy the animal shows, the entertainment and hospitality (food and drink, but it isn’t free). This is huge fun for anybody not used to local agricultural shows and an interesting alternative to the other Highlands [...]

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