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Dornoch Gatherings: Gary Innes and Ewan Henderson

Two of the Highlands’ most respected and well-loved musicians, Gary Innes and Ewan Henderson, bring their fiddle and accordion duo to Dornoch Cathedral with special guest Rory Matheson Local fiddle and guitar duo Ruairidh Mackay & Megan MacKay will be supporting!

Mon 17 Aug20:30Dornoch Cathedral(12.3mi)

via Dornoch Cathedral

Live Music

Cathedral | Gary Innes and Ewen Henderson Concert

From their earliest days playing at dances and weddings throughout the Highlands, to performing all across the globe with Mànran, Gary and Ewen have become leading figures in the Scottish traditional music scene. Their duo performances have taken them to corners as far-flung as Kazakhstan and Shanghai, not to mention once touring the entire West Coast of the United States in a convertible Mustang… Indeed, it is from these very adventures – plus the musical heritage of their Lochaber upbringing – that their music and stories spring. They will be joined by special guest Rory Matheson on piano also! “Innes and Henderson bring a rare chemistry to their collaboration – effortlessly weaving their songs and tunes with heart and soul from their Highland heritage to captivating effect.” BBC Radio Scotland They will be supported by local fiddle and guitar duo Ruairidh Mackay & Megan MacKay

Mon 17 Aug20:30Britton Scotland - Handmade in Scotland | Barista Bar & Reusable Cup Coffee Experience in Dornoch(12.3mi)

via Britton Scotland - Handmade in Scotland | Barista Bar & Reusable Cup Coffee Experience in Dornoch

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Natter n Knit

Tue 18 Aug11:00Dornoch Cathedral(12.3mi)

via Dornoch Cathedral

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Dornoch Gatherings: Sean Kelly - Orthopaedic Surgeon

After 35 years as a local public sector NHS Orthopaedic surgeon, Sean retired two years ago from his Highland clinical practice. Since that time, he has linked with Scottish colleagues and local Zambian surgeons to work with a pro bono Orthopaedic charity based in Zambia called Flyspec There is a huge unmet need for Orthopaedic treatments in Zambia. This is particularly important for ensuring surgical care is accessible in remote & rural communities. Access is often difficult and facilitated by small, fixed-wing aircraft, thus enabling vital life-changing operations to be available to those patients living outside the capital city, Lusaka. The original pioneering vision of the charity has flourished and survived the test of time despite the austere environmental and economic challenges. Recurrent emphasis on the need for local surgical leadership and the passing on of practical knowledge to local surgeons has been fundamental to that mission. Join Sean at the Dornoch Cathedral to hear more of his life and work with the Flyspec.

Thu 20 Aug20:30Britton Scotland - Handmade in Scotland | Barista Bar & Reusable Cup Coffee Experience in Dornoch(12.3mi)

via Britton Scotland - Handmade in Scotland | Barista Bar & Reusable Cup Coffee Experience in Dornoch

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Cathedral | Sean Kelly - Overseas Volunteer Orthopaedic Surgeon

Thu 20 Aug20:30Britton Scotland - Handmade in Scotland | Barista Bar & Reusable Cup Coffee Experience in Dornoch(12.3mi)

via Britton Scotland - Handmade in Scotland | Barista Bar & Reusable Cup Coffee Experience in Dornoch

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LINE DANCING

Fri 21 Aug19:30Dornoch Cathedral(12.3mi)

via Dornoch Cathedral

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LINE DANCING

Fri 28 Aug19:30Dornoch Cathedral(12.3mi)

via Dornoch Cathedral

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TUESDAY TOTS

Tue 1 Sept11:00Dornoch Cathedral(12.3mi)

via Dornoch Cathedral

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Medium Room

NATTER N KNIT

Tue 1 Sept11:00Dornoch Cathedral(12.3mi)

via Dornoch Cathedral

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NHS CLINIC

Wed 2 Sept11:00Dornoch Cathedral(12.3mi)

via Dornoch Cathedral

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Leadership News

A retirement and new appointment.

Mon 7 SeptDornoch & District Christian Fellowship(12.2mi)

via Dornoch & District Christian FellowshipLocal gem

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TUESDAY TOTS

Tue 8 Sept11:00Dornoch Cathedral(12.3mi)

via Dornoch Cathedral

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Medium Room

NATTER N KNIT

Tue 8 Sept11:00Dornoch Cathedral(12.3mi)

via Dornoch Cathedral

Community

Main Hall

LINE DANCING

Fri 11 Sept19:30Dornoch Cathedral(12.3mi)

via Dornoch Cathedral

Live Music

Dornoch Gatherings: Charlie McKerron and Friends feat. Ross Ainslie, Marc Clement and Cailean McKerron

Capercaillie and Session A9 fiddle player, Charlie Mckerron has been playing with Marc Clement for over 20 years, and after playing with Ross Ainslie at various sessions Charlie asked him to join the group around 10 years ago. The group will also be joined by Charlie’s son Cailean who is an accomplished pianist, fiddler and singer who has recently joined the band Skipinnish. Charlie explains, “the combination of the guitar and piano styles of Cailean and Clement are electric and can only inspire and make you want to play!” The musicians bring a world music backdrop to many of Mckerron’s compositions, which he likes to feature in his tours. Ross Ainslie’s introduction to the outfit has been a great development. “His piping and whistle skills plus his love of contemporary, traditionally based composition is right up my street” says Charlie. This combo likes to continually push and challenge each other. There is a musicial soulfulness, the fury of the up tempo madness and incredible improvisiation making every night a different experience. “I love the improvisation thrown in, there is freedom within the music”, comments Ross Ainslie. Charlie, an award-winning composer, is at the moment working on his solo CD, which features some of the music from this line-up, as well as contributions from other Celtic and World musicians.

Sat 12 Sept20:30Britton Scotland - Handmade in Scotland | Barista Bar & Reusable Cup Coffee Experience in Dornoch(12.3mi)

via Britton Scotland - Handmade in Scotland | Barista Bar & Reusable Cup Coffee Experience in Dornoch

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Around £8

Monthly Clay Shoot

Sun, 13 Sep 2026, 10am - 2pm

Sun 13 Sept11:00Tain Rifle and Pistol Club(11.1mi)

via Tain Rifle and Pistol ClubCurated

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TUESDAY TOTS

Tue 15 Sept11:00Dornoch Cathedral(12.3mi)

via Dornoch Cathedral

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Dornoch Gatherings: Gary Innes and Ewan Henderson

Cathedral | Gary Innes and Ewen Henderson Concert

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Dornoch Gatherings: Sean Kelly - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Cathedral | Sean Kelly - Overseas Volunteer Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Leadership News

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Dornoch Gatherings: Charlie McKerron and Friends feat. Ross Ainslie, Marc Clement and Cailean McKerron

Monthly Clay Shoot

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Dornoch Gatherings: Gary Innes and Ewan Henderson

Cathedral | Gary Innes and Ewen Henderson Concert

Main Hall

Dornoch Gatherings: Sean Kelly - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Cathedral | Sean Kelly - Overseas Volunteer Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Medium Room

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Leadership News

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Medium Room

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Dornoch Gatherings: Charlie McKerron and Friends feat. Ross Ainslie, Marc Clement and Cailean McKerron

Monthly Clay Shoot

Main Hall