Classic Car Club Spring Weekend 8th - 10th April

This year’s spring weekend will see us continuing our exploration of the far north of Scotland, with our base the historic small town of Dornoch, less than an hour from Inverness on the east coast, a great touring base for Sutherland and Cromarty.

We will be staying at Dornoch Castle Hotel :steeped in Scottish history and fascinating legends, this 15th century castle hotel firmly stands its ground opposite the inspiring 12th century Dornoch Cathedral. Set in private and beautifully manicured gardens, this Scottish Castle still bears an air of magnificence and grace. There is a choice of superior castle rooms and recently upgraded garden rooms in a more modern extension.

What to see and do
Apart from the town of Dornoch itself, with its 12th century cathedral, and championship golf course, there are also some wonderful empty beaches close by to explore. You can also drive further north to Dunrobin Castle, seat of the Dukes of Sutherland. To the west is the village of Lairg and some fabulous open roads to the north coast, including Strathnaver, and a favourite stop off point in past trips – the Crask Inn.

Pretty fishing villages dot the Eastern seaboard to the south, which is an area of historic importance. Proud of their ancestry, the villages are linked by the ‘Pictish Trail’. The Old Church at Nigg displays a magnificent stone decorated with Pictish symbols and imagery.

The renowned Glenmorangie Distillery is also close by, where creating the famous malt is entrusted to the ‘Sixteen Men of Tain’.

Price: £183 per person for a standard room in the garden wing, or £230 per person for a superior castle room. This is based on two sharing a twin or double room ensuite. Single occupancy of a double room available for a £47 supplement.

Price includes two nights’ accommodation including dinner both nights, a full route plan, and Robert’s Recommendations on what to see and do in the local area.

To book:
Call Robert Kidd on 0141 202 0638 or email to Robert@mckinlaykidd.co.uk to book your place.
Contact Matt to reserve the car of your choice.