Sutherland Show
Saturday 24 July 2027 (to be confirmed)
Dornoch Links showground, Dornoch, Sutherland(IV25 3LY)
Founded in 1951, the Sutherland Show sets out to display the farming and industry of a county it counts as the UK's largest, with coasts on both the Atlantic and the North Sea. It is held on Dornoch Links, and puts its gate at around 5,000 in recent years. Cattle, sheep, horses and ponies fill its livestock and horse classes, and the vintage section is non-competitive, open to vehicles and engines of every standard from unrestored to concours. Trade stands, a food and crafts tent, the main ring programme and a funfair round out the day, and the show promises something for everyone.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 24 July 2027 (to be confirmed)
Getting there
Dornoch Links showground, Dornoch, Sutherland (IV25 3LY for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
1 🐾 — limited dog access
Accessibility
Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking, Accessible viewing areas.
Vendors & traders
Vendor list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when show goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when show goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when show goes live
Dog friendliness
1/5
Dogs are welcome at this show, on a lead, across the outdoor showground.
Dogs allowed in:
- Outdoor areas (on a lead)
Notes
In 2025 the show welcomed well-behaved dogs on leads.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
No accessibility features confirmed yet.
Not confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
- Accessible viewing areas
Frequently asked questions
When is Sutherland Show 2027?
Expected on Saturday 24 July 2027, to be confirmed by the show. The 2026 show was on Saturday 25 July.
Where is Sutherland Show held?
On Dornoch Links, just north of the airstrip, at Golf Links, Dornoch, IV25 3LY. The show warns that sat navs may not lead directly to the showground, so follow the road signs.
How do I get to the showground?
The show's 2025 directions were to take the A949 into Dornoch from the A9 and continue to the T-junction at the end of The Square, turn right into Church Street and follow it for 400 metres, then turn right into the showground approach just past the last building on the right. A one-way system operated, with vehicles leaving by a different route as shown by signs and stewards. Check the show's website for the 2027 arrangements.
Is parking free?
In 2025 parking was free. Check the show's website for 2027.
How much are tickets?
The 2027 prices have not been published. In 2025 adults were £12, children aged 6 to 16 and concessions £8, children aged 5 and under were free and a family ticket for two adults and up to three children was £30. Card payments were accepted.
What is on at Sutherland Show?
The show runs livestock and horse classes, and has a vintage vehicles section that is non-competitive. In 2026 the main ring programme listed the Ardross Pipe Band, a working sheepdog display, vintage vehicle parades, children's sports, terrier racing, and the judging of the champions and the livestock parade, with a funfair and a farming education tent. The 2025 programme also had a food and crafts tent, live music, trade stands and catering outlets. Check the show's website for the 2027 programme.
Can I bring my dog?
In 2025 the show welcomed well-behaved dogs on leads. Check the show's website for 2027.
Is there food and drink?
In 2025 the show had catering outlets, a food and crafts tent and a licensed bar that was open throughout the day. For 2026 the show planned to select between 5 and 7 catering businesses and did not plan a sit-down tea tent other than for judges and official guests.
How do I enter a class?
Schedules and entry forms are listed under Exhibitor Information on the show's website. Food and craft entries were made on the day in 2026, to be in the handicraft tent by 9.30am. Vintage vehicle and engine entries for 2025 were due with the vintage convenor by 15 July.
How do I book a trade stand?
Applications for the 2026 trade stands were taken through the application form linked on the show's Trade Stands page. Check the website for the 2027 applications.
Who runs Sutherland Show?
The show is run by Sutherland Show, a Scottish charity (SC033000), and began in 1951.
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