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The Scottish Song goes "Step
we gaily on we go, Heel for Heel and Toe for Toe, Arm in Arm
and Row in Row, All for Mhairi's Wedding". But this
week in Dornoch it's
All for Madonna's Wedding.
The week has started well on
the weather front. Clear, crisp, frosty mornings set against
wide open blue skies, with the sun shining brightly close to
the horizon. The sun rises at eight in the morning and goes to
bed at four in the afternoon, so mornings are the best time for
exploring our sandy beaches and woodlands. In the afternoon you
can wander through our pleasant town, where sandstone buildings
open on to little streets & closes. We have a traditional
Scottish Square, which is a wide open space where the Pipe Band
march, overlooked by the Castle on one side and the Cathedral
on the other.
In winter Dornoch is usually a quiet
, peaceful village, calm after the storm of a busy summer season,
where the locals can again park in front of the shop they are
visiting and take time to pass the time of day with their neighbours.
However, this week Dornoch will receive unprecedented attention
as Madonna has chosen this idyllic setting for her imminent marriage
to Guy Ritchie, the father of her son Rocco, who will be christened
in the Cathedral. |
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Why they have chosen Dornoch and
Skibo Castle for the "celebrity wedding of the year"
is open to speculation. However Guy and Madonna are not the
first, nor the last couple to be drawn to this spectacular location.
Firstly the historic Cathedral, which is the focal point of the
Royal Burgh, is an enchanting backdrop for taking their sacred
vows. The acoustics are superb and the power of the chorus brings
this building to life and awakens the spiritual aspect in everyone
present.
Far from the madding crowd, the
peace and tranquillity of the Scottish Highlands adds poignancy
to your special day, and is also an ideal environment to reflect
on the more important things in life.
If Madonna's choice of location
inspires you to choose the Scottish Highlands for that all important
day, or even the honeymoon afterwards, more information can be
found at www.highland-wedding.com
or use the links on this site to contact specific hotels in the
Dornoch area.
For more details on Madonna, the
hype & the setting click
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