Dornoch Hogmanay Street Party

A brief outline of the celebrations from past events is below and a full programme from 2023 can be downloaded from our website:

10pm – The Pipe Band kick off the evening
Until – 11:55pm – Live music in the Square
11:55pm – The Lone Piper on the battlements of Dornoch Castle Hotel brings in 2023!
Midnight – The Fireworks!
Midnight – 1:30am – Live music in the Square (and dancing!) resumes!

Whilst at the Street Party, keep the cold Scottish air at bay with some great food, and remember to belt out the words to Auld Lang Syne just after midnight!

Our Just Giving page is also taking donations for this entirely funded by donations and volunteers event.

We have also welcomed our raffle back! With some superb prizes donated by generous local businesses and people. You can buy tickets in town, on the night od the Street Party or online here.
The draw will take place at the end of the festivities on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.

Hogmanay in Dornoch isn’t just centred around our Street Party; throughout the weekend we will have events at Dornoch Cathedral, Hogmanay dinners, first footing breakfasts, the Loony Dook, New Year’s lunch, whisky tasting and much more.

The Annual Loony Dook will be held on 1st January 2024 gathering at 11:45 for a midday dook (to suit the tide times). The East Sutherland Rescue Association (ESRA) will provide safety cover in the water. There will be warm refreshments; donations to charity (card or cash).

(The water and climate in January is very cold, so enter the water at your own risk. No unaccompanied children under 16 years.)