Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Centre for History part of Dornoch Autumn Highland Festival again in 2026

Dr Nicola Martin and Dr Jim MacPherson are once again delivering talks for Dornoch's annual Autumn Highland Festival. The event brings together a busy programme of events, with two weeks of fine food, whisky, history, heritage, golf, music, celebration and more.

Jacobitism and Clanship in the North Highlands

 Nicola's talk will explore the North Highlands’ experiences of the Jacobite era (1688-1766), considering what drove clans, or individuals, to declare for one side or another and how this changed over the eighteenth century. 

  • Monday 26 October, 11am to 12.30pm
  • At Historylinks Museum, Dornoch

The History of Dornoch and the World since the 18th Century

If you're interested in the global history of Dornoch, join Jim on for a walking tour visiting various sites which tell the story of how the town and its people were involved in the British Empire.  

  • Tuesday 27 October, 11am to 12.30pm
  • Departing from Historylinks Museum, Dornoch

Tickets cost £10 (plus £1.55 booking fee) per event. Numbers are limited, so early booking is advised. 

Find out more and book your ticket