An April 2026 report by John Patrick Herold highlights a growing rift within the Dornoch Gondola Singers, the local trio famous for their hit "Triple Bogie".

Key Developments:

• Creative Rift: Frontman Graeme Bethune has partnered with US experiential artist Katie Meyers ("Yoko Americano"), producing avant-garde soundscapes near Dornoch.
• Traditionalist Retaliation: Bandmates Mercer and Rob have relocated to Tain to focus on traditional songs, while Mercer has been seen playing aggressive rounds at Royal Dornoch.
• Highland Intervention Plan: Local fans have proposed a dramatic intervention. The plan involves luring Bethune onto the gondola line at Tain Terminal, riding through Carnegie Club Station and Dornoch Cathedral Station, and holding him onboard until reaching Brora to force a return to their classic verse-chorus format.

This follows an avant-garde "peace sleep-in" in Atlanta. A new album is expected in autumn 2026.