Myhusband and I had the pleasure of staying at Dornoch Castle last week and what a pleasure it was. From the moment we booked our stay was wonderful."
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Golf and Activities
The Dornoch Firth and surrounding areas must be a golfer's heaven because there are some of the finest 18 hole courses in the country, all within a short driving distance from each other.
Dornoch Castle is ideally situated for golfing enthusiasts and beginners alike with the famous Royal Dornoch Championship Golf Course only a stone’s throw from the Castle, it is the third oldest golf course in the world after St Andrews and Leith, and is still one of the finest. It runs along the curve of the coast behind the sand hills overlooking the great golden beaches around the bay. One of the top 20 in the world and only a 10 minute walk away.
Not to forget other spectacular links course on our doorstep, the local Dornoch Struie offering golfers a good alternative. Other local courses include the delightful Brora, Golspie, Fortrose, Tain, Nairn Championship and Nairn Dunbar.
The courses are extremely popular during April to September and booking would be advisable.
For Royal Dornoch bookings please telephone +44 (0) 1862 810219.
New for 2009
Golspie Golf Club is pleased to offer a discount of £5 per round of golf for all guests staying at Dornoch Castle. Available throughout 2009, including weekends. Phone ahead for tee times. Special group rates also available. Contact the course direct on +44 (0) 1408 633266.
For non-golfers there is a feast of interesting things to do within the local area
- There is a squash court in the village and a swimming pool within 20 minutes away at Brora
- Walking the hills or the long, golden beaches
- High-quality retail therapy within the village
- Pamper yourself with the local beauticians, masseuses and therapists
- Exciting Dolphin and nature trips in the Cromarty and Moray Firths
- Shooting, fishing, clay-pigeon shooting, quad biking and off road driving as well as nature trips with a local estate
- Visit John O'Groats, Dunnet Head, Dunrobin Castle and Castle of Mey
- Local distilleries (including Glenmorangie) and even a chocolate factory (Cocoa Mountain by Durness).
There is endless variety, and if you have a little extra time, why not try to spot Nessie at her favourite spot by Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness while taking the boat trip!
