Inverness and the Highlands Courses
Royal Dornoch
Royal Dornoch is spellbinding and many golfers from all over the world make the pilgrimage to this natural links at some point in their lives. It is often quoted as one of the must-play courses.The curving bay of the Dornoch Firth and its magnificent white broad beaches are backed by a narrow strip of softly contoured dune land rising in two distinctive levels, providing just enough room for parallel fairways. The ridges, hillocks, dunes and undulating links land have all the characters of the best of links courses, and most of the difficulties.
Course Details
Holes: 18 | Yards: 6790 | Par 71
Facilities
- Driving Range
- Golf Lessons
- Putting Greens
- Equipment Hire
- Pro-Shop
- Bar/Restaurant
Castle Stuart
History and diversity make Scottish golf courses famous throughout the world. As Turnberry is to Ayrshire and Gleneagles is to Perthshire, Castle Stuart has been conceived to be for the Highlands – a beacon reaching out to golfers throughout the world.The centrepiece for this Scottish destination golf resort is Castle Stuart Golf Links, a championship links course overlooking the Moray Firth and well-known landmarks that are synonymous with Inverness and the Black Isle – Kessock Bridge and Chanonry Lighthouse perhaps the most notable. Castle Stuart’s goal is to add to the rich fabric of golf in the Scottish Highlands – a fabric made rich by Royal Dornoch, Nairn, Brora, and many other fine Scottish golf clubs.
Course Details
Holes: 18 | Yards: 5965 | Par 68
Facilities
- Driving Range
- Golf Lessons
- Putting Greens
- Equipment Hire
- Pro-Shop
- Bar/Restaurant
Nairn
What delights the visitor and member alike is the Scottish-ness of the Nairn links. Other than in a strong westerly, it leads you in gently before demanding accurate driving and precision second shots. Gorse is a hazard.
The par 4 holes tease and confound and all four short holes are cunningly angled, with the 4th a little gem and the 14th simply spectacular. As three of the par 5 holes are over 530 yards long, it is a test for all.
Course Details
Holes: 18 | Yards: 6808 | Par 72
Facilities
- Driving Range
- Golf Lessons
- Putting Greens
- Equipment Hire
- Pro-Shop
- Bar/Restaurant
Nairn Dunbar
Situated behind the rugged sand dunes of Nairn’s East Beach, Nairn Dunbar Golf Links offers an unrivalled experience for golfers of all levels. With views across the Moray Firth to the Black Isle and beyond to the mountains of Sutherland as well as inland to the neighbouring Cawdor Hills, the course is a treat for the senses. Measuring over 6800 yards off the medal tees, it requires both guile and skill to negotiate its hugely varied challenges presented from first tee to final green.
Course Details
Holes: 18 | Yards: 6808 | Par 72
Facilities
- Driving Range
- Golf Lessons
- Putting Greens
- Equipment Hire
- Pro-Shop
- Bar/Restaurant
Moray Old
Like the famous Old Course at St Andrews, Moray Old starts and finishes in town. This is classic links, marching away from the clubhouse all the way to the 12th before turning for home close to the beach. Catching the full effect of wind and tide, this is golf-by-the-sea as it should be! Moray Old was laid out by Old Tom Morris back in 1889 with little fundamental change to it’s routing since. The 18th is considered one of the finest finishing holes in Scotland. A wall and gardens on the right are out of bounds but you need a solid drive to gain position to reach the parapet green.
Course Details
Holes: 18 | Yards: 6808 | Par 72
Facilities
- Driving Range
- Golf Lessons
- Putting Greens
- Equipment Hire
- Pro-Shop
- Bar/Restaurant
Fortrose and Rosemarkie
Located on the Chanonry Peninsula in the ‘Black Isle’ this Scottish Links golf course enjoys breathtaking views over the Moray Firth, very close to the City of Inverness. Now confirmed as the 15th Oldest Recorded Club in the World (1793) the course was re-designed by the five-time Open Champion James Braid in 1932.
Course Details
Holes: 18 | Yards: 6808 | Par 72
Facilities
- Driving Range
- Golf Lessons
- Putting Greens
- Equipment Hire
- Pro-Shop
- Bar/Restaurant
Tain
Overlooking the Dornoch Firth, Tain arguably offers one of the best settings imaginable in the highlands for a round of golf. With sea on one side and the backdrop of the mountains behind, every day brings a different aspect to this challenging and beautiful course.
Designed in 1890 by Old Tom Morris, the layout of the holes guarantees an interesting round for beginners or experts. The sheltered location of the course ensures favourable weather for most of the year – winter greens are seldom used at Tain.
Course Details
Holes: 18 | Yards: 6808 | Par 72
Facilities
- Driving Range
- Golf Lessons
- Putting Greens
- Equipment Hire
- Pro-Shop
- Bar/Restaurant
Brora
The golf course design of Brora is recognised as being one of James Braid’s finest pieces of work. The green staff work tirelessly to preserve the original design, whilst presenting a course that is regularly acclaimed for its quality. The perfect balance between challenge and fun, and in a breath-taking setting. The clubhouse provides a spectacular view of the golf course and surrounding links land.
Course Details
Holes: 18 | Yards: 6808 | Par 72
Facilities
- Driving Range
- Golf Lessons
- Putting Greens
- Equipment Hire
- Pro-Shop
- Bar/Restaurant
Golspie
Golspie Golf Course designed by James Braid is situated on the Dornoch Firth with a beguiling mix of classic links, heath and parkland holes. The course has stunning views from all holes of the Dornoch Firth on one side and the backdrop of Ben Bhraggie on the other.
The Par 70 course offers an excellent golfing experience whether you are a plus 1 handicapper or an enthusiastic beginner.
Course Details
Holes: 18 | Yards: 6808 | Par 72
Facilities
- Driving Range
- Golf Lessons
- Putting Greens
- Equipment Hire
- Pro-Shop
- Bar/Restaurant
Boat of Garten
When it comes to golf in the Scottish Highlands, Boat of Garten should be first on every visitor’s itinerary. Designed by one of the grand-masters of golf course architecture, James Braid (1870-1950), “The Boat” is set alongside the River Spey in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, only 10 minutes drive from the bustling village of Aviemore. The course is not only renowned as a demanding test of sporting skill but also as a magnificent setting for the game. Braid’s design features 18 completely individual holes, cleverly and sensitively shaped fairways lined by birch trees, heather and broom, maximising the natural landscape and producing a beautiful and challenging course.
Course Details
Holes: 18 | Yards: 6808 | Par 72
Facilities
- Driving Range
- Golf Lessons
- Putting Greens
- Equipment Hire
- Pro-Shop
- Bar/Restaurant
Inverness
Located in the heart of the Highland Capital, Inverness golf course is a splendid parkland course with tree lined fairways and generous well manicured greens. Established in 1883 and designed by George Smith and JJ Fraser, with alterations made by James Braid, Inverness provides and enjoyable and challenging test for any golfers. The Mill burn poses a challenge at several holes. An impressiveClubhouse completes the provision of a first class venue for relaxing after your day’s golf.
Course Details
Holes: 18 | Yards: 6808 | Par 72
Facilities
- Driving Range
- Golf Lessons
- Putting Greens
- Equipment Hire
- Pro-Shop
- Bar/Restaurant
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