From hidden gems to bucket-list links, the Highlands offer an incredible variety of golf for every ability and budget. At the heart of it, 3 renowned links put the region firmly on the global map; Royal Dornoch, Castle Stuart and Nairn.
Come for the icons, stay for the discovery.
At the top of mainland Scotland, golf doesn’t get more adventurous than Caithness.
Take on four wild, raw and wonderfully authentic NC500 links: Reay, Wick, Thurso & Lybster.
Finish with a dram at Old Pulteney or nearby Wolfburn.
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Two championship links, one historic seaside town.
At one end the world-renowned championship links at Nairn with sea views on every hole, at the other Nairn Dunbar, a Highland gem beside the Moray Firth.
This Highland town should sit high up the list for any golfing visitor.
From Mauritius to the Highlands.
Six months in, Scott Sellars is loving life at Royal Dornoch... exploring hidden gems across the region and embracing true Highland golf.
“Spectacular views, great courses, and a warm welcome.”
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A Highland gem on the Moray Firth.
Fortrose & Rosemarkie (1793), the 15th oldest recorded club in the world, offers classic links golf, stunning coastal views, and a James Braid design.
Minutes from Inverness, a world away.
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Spectacular Highland golf shaped by Skye’s wild beauty.
Isle of Skye GC sits beneath the Cuillins with views to Raasay & the Old Man of Storr. Pair it with a dram from Talisker or Torabhaig for the ultimate island experience.
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Nine holes. Endless views.
Set on the shores of Loch Broom and right along the iconic North Coast 500, Ullapool is as scenic as the game gets.
Every hole delivers a new perspective, every swing framed by the Highlands at their most breathtaking.
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Tee it up at Tain Golf Club, a classic links laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1890, set against the shores of the Dornoch Firth. Then raise a glass at nearby Glenmorangie Distillery, where craftsmanship and character run as deep.
Golf and whisky, the Highland way.
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Tee it up at Muir of Ord, where 18 classic heathland and moorland holes were laid out by the legendary James Braid.
Then, just 5 minutes away, enjoy a well-earned dram at The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery.
Golf and whisky, the Highland way.
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Reay Golf Club, Britain’s most northerly 18-hole links, sits on the edge of Sandside Bay in Scotland’s far north. Designed in part by James Braid, it offers panoramic Atlantic views and demands true shot-making from tee to green.
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Yesterday we had a free day of sorts. Nothing was planned. So we decided to make the drive from Skibo up to Durness at the prodding of others who have done it. Crystal blue skies and low 70’s made our decision even better. It’s 2.5 hrs north of Dornoch. The drive is primarily one lane the whole way. It is remote. But it is one of the most stunning scenic drives I’ve ever done. Simply breathtaking.
The golf course at Durness is a true Scottish treat. It’s as rugged as you can get with the last hole being a par three over a cavern. Just awesome. I wanted to be included in the diehards that have made the trek to go up there. So glad we did. If you are making a trip to the Highlands and want to do something a little off the grid, do yourself the favor of making the drive up to Durness. I promise you will not regret it.
The days are stretching out, temperature is on the rise, and courses across the Highlands are in great condition.
Whether you’re looking to test yourself on top-class links or a relaxing 9 holes in stunning surroundings, you’ll find it all right here in the Scottish Highlands.