Golf Breaks in the Scottish Highlands
Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Dornoch, Sutherland
• Ranked inside the top 10 courses in Scotland
• Royal status for over 100 years
• Tom Watson once quoted as saying "The most fun i've ever had on a golf course"
Why Book a Golf Break in the Highlands & Inverness
There can be few more dramatic settings for a golf tour than the Scottish Highlands, where tranquillity, calm and amazing natural beauty are the unique backdrop. The varied landscape translates into a diverse collection of golfing possibilities, ranging from old-fashioned links to idyllic mountain gems.
When going to the highlands you need to plan ahead, with so many great courses in a 100 hundred mile radius, you could get lost up there for a week and never play a great course twice.
Our guide to playing the best golf courses in the Scottish Highlands.
Best Golf Courses in the Scottish Highlands
Cabot Highlands - Castle Stuart Links
Inverness
- Designed by Mark Parsinen and Gil Hnase
- Sensational views across the Moray Firth
- Host to the Scottish Open 4 times
Nairn Golf Club
Nairn
- Pure links in style, with water infringing on the opening seven holes
- Host to many championships including the Curtis Cup and Walker Cup
- Locate on the shores on the Moray Firth, affording fantastic views
Brora Golf Club
Brora, Sutherland
- Established in 1891
- Traditional seaside links course
- Redesign works made by James Braid
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
Aviemore
- Designed by Dave Thomas
- 7,100 from the Championship tees, range of tees for all to enjoy
- Sensational views of the surrounding Cairngorm mountain range
Other Courses in the Scottish Highlands
Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club
Established: 1793 | Par: 71 | Length: 6085 yards
Golspie Golf Club
Established: 1899 | Par: 70 | Length: 6021 yards
Nairn Dunbar Golf Club
Established: 1899 | Par: 72 | Length: 6721 yards
Tain Golf Club
Established: 1890 | Par: 70 | Length: 6404 yards
Boat of Garten Golf Club
Established: 1898 | Par: 70 | Length: 5878 yards
Where to stay in the Scottish Highlands
Golf View Hotel & Spa
Nairn
- 4 star hotel
- Views over the Moray Firth
- Lovely gardens leading down the seashore
Cabot Highlands
Inverness
- Range of different accommodation options
- Groups of 4-8 in private accommodation
- Onsite golf course
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
Aviemore
- 4 star hotel
- Fantastic range of onsite leisure activities, both indoor and outdoor
- Breathtaking views of the surrounding Cairngorms
Kingsmills Hotel
Inverness
- 4 star hotel
- 1 mile from Inverness City Centre
- Well equipped leisure facilities
Things to do in the Scottish Highlands off the course
Nightlife
Head to Inverness for a lively night, with a great range of bars, clubs and pubs to choose from
- The Eagle Hotel, Dornoch (Pub)
- Dornoch Castle Hotel (Cocktail and Whisky Bar)
- The Ironworks, Inverness (Late Night Live Music Venue)
- The Room, Inverness (Nightclub)
- Bar One, Inverness (Wine and Cocktail Bar)
- Hootananny, Inverness (Pub and Live Music Venue)
Restaurants
The Scottish Highlands has great access to great quality locally-sourced ingredients, with many high quality options across the region
- Rocpool, Inverness (Family owned, independent restaurant)
- River House, Inverness (Seafood)
- The Kitchen Restaurant (Modern style brasserie)
- Little Italy, Inverness (Italian)
- Rajah, Inverness (Indian)
Activities
With some of the most beautiful scenery in Scotland, The Scottish Highlands' rich history and culture will provide endless hours of actvities away from the course
- Dornoch Beach (Beach)
- Inverness Museum & Art Gallery (Art Gallery)
- Loch Ness (Famous Loch)
- Highland Wildlife Park (Nature Reserve)
- Dunrobin Castle (Historic Site)
- Glenmorangie Distillery Co, Tain (Distillery & Whiskey Tour)
Suggested Golf Breaks in the Scottish Highlands
Customer Favourite
1 Night, 2 Rounds
Bed and Breakfast at Macdonald Spey Valley
- 1 Round at Macdonald Spey Valley
- 1 Round at Boat of Garten Golf Club
Travel Expert Recommended
2 Nights, 3 Rounds
Bed and Breakfast at Kingsmills Hotel
- 1 Round at Brora Golf Club
- 1 Round at Tain Golf Club
- 1 Round at Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club
Championship Links Classics
3 Nights, 4 Rounds
Bed and Breakfast at Golf View Hotel
- 1 Round at Royal Dornoch Golf Club
- 1 Round at Nair Golf Club
- 1 Round at Narin Dunbar Golf Club
- 1 Round at Castle Stuart Golf Club