Welcome to the Royal Dornoch Gondola Company

Bringing revolutionary gondola transportation to the Scottish Highlands, connecting Tain to Brora with scenic, reliable transit through the heart of Sutherland.

+44 1862 733 222 Our Leadership

Returning Gondola Transport to the Highlands

With increased visitors and automobile traffic, The Royal Dornoch Gondola Company provides a pleasant alternative throughout the Scottish Highlands, combining cutting-edge transportation with breathtaking scenery.

Exceptional Reliability

Urban Cable Propelled Transit systems achieve 99.3% to 99.9% reliability through strict preventative maintenance guidelines and advanced monitoring systems.

Highland Weather Ready

Advanced Tdg/3s systems operate safely at wind speeds greater than 100 kph, perfectly suited for Scotland's dynamic weather conditions.

Community Focused

Reducing traffic congestion while providing scenic transportation for Dornoch residents and the growing Highland tourist population.

Project Updates 2026

Construction Progress

The Royal Dornoch Gondola Company continues advancing with significant progress on infrastructure development. Our grease pit facilities are nearing completion as we prepare for the next phase of construction.

Traffic Study Results

Independent of Transport Scotland, our testing phase aims for completion by early next year, with system implementation planned in advance of the 2025 tourist season.

Highland Council Partnership

Working closely with The Highland Council, we're conducting a comprehensive land use and transport options appraisal to support planned growth of gondola transport in Sutherland.

McMichael MacYakobssen

Chief Financial Auditor, SFO