Dornoch Questions and Answers.
Q. Why is Dornoch special.
A. Dornoch has the most northerly cathederal in mainland Britain. I dates back to the 13th century. It also has a fifteenth century castle which is now a hotel. Dornoch is renowned for its Championship Golf Course, the 3rd oldest in the world. Dornoch is also famed for its beautiful blue flag beaches.
Q. Did someone famous get married at Dornoch.
A. The usually peaceful town of Dornoch came under the spotlight when superstar Madonna married movie director Guy Richie at Skibo Castle. The historic cathederal was chosen for the christening of their son Rocco on the eve of the wedding.
Q. What is the Witches Stone.
A. Dornoch was the last town in Scotland to burn a witch. In 1722 Janet Horne was accused of turning her daughter into a pony and having her shod by the devil. The Wiches Stone commemorates this event and can be found in the garden of a cottage in the town.
Q. Why is Dornoch special.
A. Dornoch has the most northerly cathederal in mainland Britain. I dates back to the 13th century. It also has a fifteenth century castle which is now a hotel. Dornoch is renowned for its Championship Golf Course, the 3rd oldest in the world. Dornoch is also famed for its beautiful blue flag beaches.
Q. Did someone famous get married at Dornoch.
A. The usually peaceful town of Dornoch came under the spotlight when superstar Madonna married movie director Guy Richie at Skibo Castle. The historic cathederal was chosen for the christening of their son Rocco on the eve of the wedding.
Q. What is the Witches Stone.
A. Dornoch was the last town in Scotland to burn a witch. In 1722 Janet Horne was accused of turning her daughter into a pony and having her shod by the devil. The Wiches Stone commemorates this event and can be found in the garden of a cottage in the town.
