Things to Do
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Following are some ideas of things to do while you are staying at Wester Whinhill. Many visitors are happy in and around the house whilst others stray further afield - whatever your preference there is always lots to do!
In addition to Golf and Walking you could try some of the following :-
Around the House
The Pool : a great favourite with young and old alike, and it's always warm!
The Garden : take a walk around and help yourself to some fresh fruit or vegatables.
Walks : there are forest and beach walks from 20 minutes upwards accessible from the house.
Dornoch Lochans : Golf driving range and fishing lochans 5 minutes walk from the house.
In Dornoch (1 mile)
Dornoch Town Jail : A superb Scottish crafts shop with a working weaving shed to visit.
Historylinks Museum : From the Vikings to Madonna and lots in between - don't miss it!
Dornoch Cathedral : Visit our beatiful 13th century Cathedral.
Golf : Royal Dornoch is known throughout the golfing world - Click here for all local courses
Beaches : Miles and miles of clean, safe sandy beaches, rockpools and sand dunes.
Dornoch Beach Wheelchairs : free of charge service
Shops : Dornoch has a wide range of independent shops catering for most needs.
Within 20 minutes drive
Embo : Traditional fishing village and home to the famous 'Grannies Heilan Hame'
The Mound & Loch Fleet nature reserve where you can often see seals on the sandbanks
Tain : Scotlands oldest Burgh, the nearest train station and the Glenmorangie distillery.
Kyle of Sutherland : The gateway to the west coast with wonderful views.
Golspie : Home of the fairytale Dunrobin Castle in the shadow of Ben Bhraggie
Falls of Shin : See the spectacular Salmon leap (alas the shop and restaurant are no more!).
Mountain Biking : ride the purpose built trails at Golspie and Bonar Bridge
Day Trips
John o'Groats & Castle of Mey - a day trip to Orkney is even possible in the summer!
Fort William & Lochaber - See Ben Nevis, the UK's highest mountain.
Cromarty & The Black Isle - See dolphins, visit Hugh Miller's cottage and climb the Soutors