Property in Dornoch

Dornoch (population 1,210) is situated on the East Coast of Sutherland. It was once inhabited by the Picts and later it became a Viking settlement. In Medieval times it was associated with the Saint Gilbert De Moravia. In less positive terms it became famous for performing the last recorded witch burning in Scotland.

Modern Dornoch is an advanced and forward looking town which hosts an industrial estate and is currently developing a business park. Sutherland Partnership helps to develop enterprise in the area, whilst primary and secondary schools provide education for the children in the region.

Dornoch is also well supplied by transportation links, with an hourly bus service from Inverness and a railway station at nearby Tain. The town offers many leisure opportunities, including the local golf course and the local Loch Fleet nature reserve, which is a popular destination for bird watching.

More info can be found on the Visit Dornoch website.

Properties for sale within 5 miles of Dornoch