Tourist attractions Dornoch

In the early 13C, the Archbishop of Caithness, Gilbert De Moravia (1222-1245), chose Dornoch as the episcopal seat and decided to build a cathedral on a site occupied by a Celtic community since the 6C. The rather heavy-looking building is dominate..

The minerals on show at the Orcadian Stone Company give an indication of the wide variety of rocks forming the complex geology of Scotland. The displays include spectacular specimens from all over the world. They include samples of Lewis gneiss m..

The furnishings in St Andrew's Church include the finely carved Sutherland Loft (1739) and canopied pulpit.

Dunrobin Castle, the ancestral seat of the earls and dukes of Sutherland , stands on an impressive terrace overlooking the sea. Additions in the 19 and 20C surround the original tower (1400). The interior is enhanced by a fine collection of painting..

The museum stands on the side of the castle terrace. The charming Georgian building made of ashlar stone was extended in 1878 to house souvenirs of the Sutherland family, stuffed animals and archeological finds. It has recently been reorganised but..