Dornoch Tours

This official source page documents the walking itinerary and guide schedules for the evening ghost-tour run by the Royal Dornoch Gondola Company (RDGC).

Tour Specifications:

  • Duration: 60–90 minutes (max 12 places per tour).
  • Season: May to October.
  • Meeting Point: Outside Dornoch Cathedral Station, 10 minutes before departure. Torches are handed out.

The Six Walking Stops: 0. Assembly Point: Head count and safety briefing.

  1. Cemetery: Exploration of the dornoch-cathedral burial ground.
  2. Workers: Honouring the masons, drovers, and surveyors who built the town (sponsored by local pub The Eagle).
  3. Workshop: Hands-on look at historical hidden wall items.
  4. The Meadows: Reading winter 2024 survey reports where the coastal haar rolls in.
  5. Viewing Point: Outlook on the historic town and the planned 2029 gondola line.

2026 Guide Departures:

  • Lucas Matusik (20:30, Thu-Sat, 1 Jun–15 Sep): Crypto specialist behind the RDGC coin. Offers a full-dark, longer-pace walk.
  • Stan Pennington (20:00, Fri-Sun, 5 Jul–30 Sep): Station Master at Dornoch Cathedral Station.

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