Golf Breaks in the Scottish Highlands

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.

Highlands & Inverness Golf

The jewel in the crown has to be Royal Dornoch, the walk from the 2nd to the 3rd tee alone will give you chills. Further North is Brora, a tricky links perched on the North East Coast.

Castle Stuart Links at Cabot Highlands is another must play, the most unique clubhouse you will have the pleasure of enjoying along with a golf course with spectacular views over the river Moray. Boat of Garten truly is a hidden gem that feels like it has been there forever, cut out of the Scottish landscape with gentle undulations and more character than you would believe, you will need every club in your bag to get round it.

Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Dornoch

Castle Stuart Golf Links, Inverness

Nairn Golf Club, Nairn

Brora Golf Club, Brora

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort, Aviemore

Best Golf Courses 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"

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