Skelbo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Dornoch had a branch off the Highland line until the 1960s. It ran from the Mound on the north side of Loch Fleet, over a bridge and then along the south side of the loch until turning south at Skelbo and heading into Dornoch. The dark green line through this field is the path of the railway
Photo by John Haslam (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Dornoch had a branch off the Highland line until the 1960s. It ran from the Mound on the north side of Loch Fleet, over a bridge and then along the south side of the loch until turning south at Skelbo and heading into Dornoch. The dark green line through this field is the path of the railway
Photo by John Haslam (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Loch Fleet Looking across a sandbank with a few seals on it towards the forest beside Littleferry.
Seals, Loch Fleet A few Common Seals (Phoca vitulina) on a sandbank.
Skelbo Street Looking north across the small settlement of Skelbo Street towards the mouth of Loch Fleet and the shoreline leading to Golspie.
Kincraig Castle Hotel

Kincraig Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Tomich Invergordon Scotland
The price is AU$195 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
AU$195
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Invergordon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (278 reviews)
Staff are lovely especially Vijay

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Kincraig Castle Hotel
The Royal Hotel Tain

The Royal Hotel Tain

3 out of 5
High Street Tain Scotland
The price is AU$196 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
AU$196
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Tain. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (304 reviews)
Charming host and staff made it a true pleasure to stay there. Meals were a real delight and I would definitely stay here again. Try it.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

The Royal Hotel Tain
Dornoch Station

Dornoch Station

5 out of 5
Grange Road Dornoch Scotland
The price is AU$292 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$292
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Dornoch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
Lovely clean comfortable room, wonderful food, service at breakfast fantastic. Slightly let down by reception and bar staff service. No non alcoholic cocktails available.

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Dornoch Station
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North Coast 500 Pods

North Coast 500 Pods

3.5 out of 5
32 Alt Craggie Brora Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Brora. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Clynelish Distillery and Brora Beach are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Great location. Enjoyed my stay.

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

North Coast 500 Pods
Cosy Shepherds Hut in the stunning Scottish Highlands & just off the NC500

Cosy Shepherds Hut in the stunning Scottish Highlands & just off the NC500

Edderton Tain Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Tain. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Neat and cosy. Warms up really fast. Perfect location to explore the shire.

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Cosy Shepherds Hut in the stunning Scottish Highlands & just off the NC500
5 bedroom accommodation in Lairg

5 bedroom accommodation in Lairg

Lairg
Stay at this cottage in Lairg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Ravens Rock Gorge and Falls of Shin are located ...
5 bedroom accommodation in Lairg
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Popular places to visit

Dornoch Beach

Dornoch Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Dornoch Beach during your travels in Dornoch? Discover the area's bars or seek out the golf courses.

Dornoch Beach
Dornoch Cathedral showing a house

Dornoch Cathedral

4.5/5(4 reviews)

View the impressive modern stained-glass windows inside this 13th-century cathedral.

Dornoch Cathedral

Royal Dornoch Golf Club

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Dornoch at Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

Royal Dornoch Golf Club

Skibo Castle

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Dornoch when you spend time at Skibo Castle. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Skibo Castle

Embo Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Embo Beach during your trip to Dornoch? Stroll along the beaches or seek out the golf courses.

Embo Beach

Historylinks

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Historylinks during your travels in Dornoch. Discover the bars in this quaint area or seek out the golf courses.

Historylinks

Activities

Dunrobin Castle, Clynelish Distillery Tour from Invergordon Port

Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet , Dornoch Tour From Invergordon Port

AU$310
per adult
Dunrobin Castle, Loch Fleet , Dornoch Tour From Invergordon Port
Dunrobin Castle & Gardens

North Highland Tour Dunrobin Castle & More From invergordon Port

AU$1,205
per traveller
North Highland Tour Dunrobin Castle & More From invergordon Port
Shore excursion from Invergordon - Castles, Scenery & Whisky

Shore excursion from Invergordon - Castles, Scenery & Whisky

AU$1,331
per traveller
Shore excursion from Invergordon - Castles, Scenery & Whisky
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