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Known for
Royal Dornoch Golf Club (one of the world's greatest links courses), the Cathedral (scene of Scotland's last witch burning in 1727), the beaches, and a small Sutherland cathedral town of extraordinary golf and historical heritage
A little history
Royal Dornoch Golf Club — founded in 1877 — is consistently ranked among the world's top five golf courses. The Cathedral, founded in 1224, was the site of Scotland's last execution for witchcraft in 1727. The town is a rare example of a complete small Scottish burgh little changed since the 18th century.
Royal Dornoch is one of the world's great golf experiences — book months in advance. The Cathedral is free and beautiful. The beaches north of Dornoch are spectacular and empty. Embo is a lovely small village nearby.
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The town has excellent independent cafes and restaurants for its size. The Eagle Hotel is good. Local Highland seafood — lobster and langoustines — is outstanding.
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Golf tourism entirely drives Dornoch. Royal Dornoch brings visitors from across the world. Independent hospitality businesses serve the significant golf tourist trade.
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Dornoch is a place in Sutherland known for royal Dornoch Golf Club (one of the world's greatest links courses), the Cathedral (scene of Scotland's last witch burning in 1727), the beaches, and a small Sutherland cathedral town of extraordinary golf and historical heritage. Royal Dornoch Golf Club — founded in 1877 — is consistently ranked among the world's top five golf courses. The population is around 1,300.
The town has excellent independent cafes and restaurants for its size. The Eagle Hotel is good. Local Highland seafood — lobster and langoustines — is outstanding.
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Roam covers Dornoch and the surrounding area in Sutherland, including Embo, Skelbo, Poles, Cuthill, Cambusavie, Loch Fleet, Golspie and Brora.
