Dining Delight at the Dornoch Whisky Festival 2023

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Our culinary adventures are a haven for foodies and whisky enthusiasts here at the Dornoch Whisky Festival. From the “Four Hands Whisky Dinner” with Masterchef’s Sarah Rankin at Links House at Royal Dornoch to the “Gordon & MacPhail Paired Dinner” at the Royal Golf Hotel. We’ve curated unforgettable dining events that will delight your taste buds. Join us for the “SMWS Paired Dinner” at the Dornoch Castle Hotel and the new “Whisky Pairing Dinner with Lochlea Distillery” at Dornoch Station. Follow that all with an Afternoon Tea at Links House at Royal Dornoch.
It’s time to sit down, let someone else make the menu and enjoy your weekend.

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