Dornoch Gatherings

09/08/2026

Charlie Mckennon and friends play here in Dornoch at the cathedral on 12th September 2026 @ 7.30pm.

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04/08/2026

🎻🎼 Charlie McKerron & Friends coming soon to Dornoch Cathedral - we’re so excited!

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Charlie McKerron & Friends feat. Ross Ainslie, Marc Clement & Cailean McKerron

02/08/2026

Coming soon…Charlie McKerron plays here in Dornoch at the cathedral on 12th September at 7.30pm.

Tickets:-www.dornochgatherings.com

Joining me for the second run of gigs of my tour will be Ross Ainslie Music, Marc Clement and Cailean Mckerron. Might even have a new CD coming very soon. Here's the inspiration:

"My faithful friend, my fiddle, turns 150 years old this year. I wanted to celebrate this by doing a few gigs with Charlie Mckerron and Friends. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said “The best tunes are played on the oldest fiddles” and I think he may well have been right about that.
I thought some fiddle enthusiasts might want to know a little bit more about the history of the instrument.
James Findlay from Padanaram, Forfar made my fiddle. It was completed in 1876 and was made in the typical style of an Italian Guarneri violin. He had several assistants and it is said that he made over 500 fiddles in his lifetime.
Jim Barrie, of the Wallochmor Ceilidh Band, told me that it was rumoured James Findlay had a production line of mill workers who all constructed different parts of the instrument through the master’s guidance. All the workers were eventually rewarded with a fiddle of their own, something they would not have been able to afford back in the day. James himself would have carried out the finishing touches.
I accidentally came across the fiddle in the late 1980s after my original fiddle was stolen from the Capercaillie van when touring down in Bristol. Gordon Stevenson, Edinburgh Luthier, kindly gave me the use of the fiddle and after many years agreed to sell it to me. He was happy that the fiddle was made in Scotland and was remaining in Scotland.
This fiddle has toured with me ever since, has featured on dozens of recordings and has had the odd repair. She has very much been part of my musical career for over 30 years and hopefully will be for a few more. I often wonder what amazing tunes were played on the fiddle before I owned her. She isn’t the easiest fiddle to play, but I love her voice in combination with other instruments, and of course it all depends on how well I am playing myself! I am also very proud that I am playing a fiddle made in Scotland.
Thanks to the late Jim Barrie for the added history and Gordon Stevenson for introducing me to my fiddle.
Happy birthday to my fiddle, love Charlie"

31/07/2026

Wow! An exciting programme coming up….the next event is on Monday 17th August 2026 at 7.30pm…

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Gary Innes Ewen Henderson Ruairidh Mackay Music

29/07/2026

A chance to WIN TWO FREE TICKETS!
Next event at the cathedral Gary Innes & Ewen Henderson with guest Rory Matheson. With support duo Ruairidh Mackay & Megan Mackay.

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Announcement will be made Friday 14th August at 9pm.

WIN FREE TICKETS!

For a chance to WIN 2 tickets to see Gary Innes & Ewen Henderson play at Dornoch Cathedral on Monday 17th August 7.30pm.

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26/07/2026

Upcoming event - Gary Innes & Ewen Henderson with support guests Ruairidh Mackay & Megan Mackay - Monday 17th August 2026 @ 7.30pm

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Gary Innes Ewen HendersonRuairidh Mackay Music

25/07/2026

Join Sean Kelly, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, for an inspiring evening exploring his humanitarian work in Zambia with the charity FlySpec. Hear first-hand about the challenges, experiences and life-changing impact of providing specialist surgical care in communities where access to healthcare is limited.

📅 - August 20th 2026
📍 - Dornoch Cathedral
🎟️ - £10 (under 18s free!)

An evening of insight, compassion and stories from the frontline of global medical outreach. Visit our website for more details or to book your ticket!
Dornochgatherings.com

21/07/2026

🎤🎼🪕🎻 Live music at Dornoch Cathedral - what’s coming up….

17th August 7.30pm - Gary Innes & Ewen Henderson with support Ruairidh Mackay and Megan Mackay

20th August 7.30pm - Speaker - Sean Kelly - Volunteer Orthopaedic Surgeon

12th September 7.30pm - Charlie McKerron & Friends feat. Ross Ainslie, Marc Clement and Cailean McKerron with support by Rachel Campbell

10th October 7.30pm - Speaker Alice Bromage - High Performance & Leadership Specialist

18th October 7.30pm - Damien O’Kane & Ron Block Band: The Banjo Besties Tour

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