Location

The Royal Burgh of Dornoch is a historic small town on the edge of the Dornoch Firth. Only an hour from Inverness, and the airport and just off the main A9.

It offers a tranquil location, wonderful scenery and a pleasant climate that have all combined to attract visitors to the area for years.

Add to this some wonderful visitor attractions across Sutherland and Dornoch becomes the perfect Highland destination for short breaks or family holidays.

Others just enjoy the pace of the town, the local area and the wonderful Highland hospitality that the town is known for.

The First Tee, Dornoch, IV25 3LG

Getting here

It is increasingly easy to reach Dornoch and the Northern Highlands of Scotland, whether by air, rail or road.

By Road

Around an hour north by road from Inverness and about a further ten minutes from Inverness Airport. Heading north from Stirling in central Scotland simply follow the A9 the whole way and Dornoch is only a mile off the main route. Enter our postcode, IV25 3LG, into your Sat Nav to get you here.

The drive time from Aberdeen Airport to Dornoch is just over three hours and is just under four hours drive from Edinburgh.

By Air

Inverness Airport is just over an hour from The Royal Golf Hotel in Dornoch and is serviced daily by British Airways from London Heathrow. The flight will depart Heathrow just before 10am returning in the afternoon. Also Easyjet from London Luton. Flights from London Gatwick are direct to Inverness and there are three return flights per day.

Please note that timetables are subject to change by the airlines and passengers should always contact their airline direct or use its website for the most up to date flight and booking information.

By Rail

There are regular trains from throughout the UK travelling to Inverness

Dornoch doesn't have its own railway station anymore but Scotrail operate the North Highland Line from Inverness to Wick and Thurso which stops at Tain and details of the up to date timetables and fares can be found on the Scotrail website.

By Coach

Citylink offer regular services from Inverness to the North Highlands. Check timetables and journeys on their website.