Things to see and do Dornoch

Dating from the 13th century, this cathedral was seriously damaged in 1570 and was finally restored in 1835 at the instigation of the Countess of Sutherland. Nowadays, the most striking features are the numerous gargoyles and the square tower, which can be climbed during the summer. Legend has it that the gargoyles were evil spirits that were driven out of the cathedral by the ringing of the bells and turned into stones. The stained glass windows on the north side of the choir are also very interesting: they represent music, peace and literacy.

It is difficult not to succumb to the charm of this so familiar distillery. Its discovery during a guided tour invites you to discover the secrets of the making of this world-famous whisky. The stills are certainly what impresses the most, by their size as well as by their beauty. The visit, even the simplest, ends with a commented tasting in the reserved area. The immediate surroundings of the site, with the breathtaking view of the Dornoch Firth, a protected area for bird watching, are also an undeniable asset of the visit.

This museum traces the life of Durnoch and, through this local prism, immerses the visitor in the history of Scotland. It looks back over the episodes of the Clearances, crofting, but also the town's airfield, used in the 1930s and still trodden by light aircraft and microlight aircraft, the anti-invasive measures taken to prevent German landings, the presence of the Canadian Forestry Corps during the Second World War... Among other curiosities, you can see a Viking treasure and a bottle of whisky from 1840.