Everyone knows that Scotland is The Home of Golf, but across the
country there are still numerous courses that have the capacity to
surprise and delight.
While the prospect of playing the Old Course
at St Andrews is, for many, the ultimate dream, and a round at
Gleneagles is another massive lure, there are many other
exceptional venues to explore. From championship layouts to less
heralded gems, from the Highlands to the Scottish Borders,
Scotland’s golf courses will reward you time and time again.
Create your own golfing adventure in Scotland.
You’ll be surprised by what you
discover.
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Whalsay golf course
Shetland
The most northerly golf course in the UK and was founded in 1976 by just 12 members.
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Shiskine golf course
Ayrshire & Arran
This quirky 12-hole course on Arran's west coast was opened in 1896 by the then Lord Advocate, Graham Murray.
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Harris golf course
Outer Hebrides
This is a spectacular 9-hole course at Scarista, on the west coast of Harris.
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Askernish golf course
Outer Hebrides
This is an epic 18-hole course among the dunes of Askernish, and designed by the great 'Old' Tom Morris.
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Machrie golf course
Argyll, the Isles. Loch Lomond, Stirling & the Trossachs
This is a classic links course on Islay, which has many blind shots over the dunes.
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Roxburghe golf course
Scottish Borders
This is an esteemed 18-hole championship course near Kelso.
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Cardrona golf course
Scottish Borders
This is a highly regarded 18-hole championship course in the Scottish Borders.
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Peebles golf course
Scottish Borders
This picturesque par 70 course has a great variety of holes laid out amongst the surrounding hills.
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Hirsel golf course
Scottish Borders
This pretty parkland course is near the Scottish Borders town of Coldstream. Founded in 1948, the fairways here are generous but require more precision than power.
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Hawick golf course
Scottish Borders
This is the oldest golf club in the Scottish Borders, having been set up in 1877.
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Eyemouth golf course
Scottish Borders
Play a round on this stunning cliff-top course near the Scotland-England border and see if you can succeed at the challenging and famous 6th hole.
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Gleneagles golf courses
Perthshire
Gleneagles is one of the most famous venues in world golf, and home to three championship courses.
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Crieff Ferntower golf course
Perthshire
This lovely course boasts stunning views out across the beautiful Strathearn valley.
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Kinross golf courses
Perthshire
The Montgomery and the Bruce are two quality 18-hole courses next to Loch Leven.
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Craigie Hill golf course
Perthshire
Found in 1911, this challenging 18-hole course on the edge of Perth is steeped in history.
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King James VI golf course
Perthshire
The only self-contained river island golf course in the UK and a joy to play too.
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Dalmunzie golf course
Perthshire
One of Britain's highest golf courses, surrounded by stunning mountain scenery.
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Killin golf course
Perthshire
One of the most beautiful 9-hole courses in Scotland, Killin actually contains a second course - called the 'Wee Course'.
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Royal Aberdeen golf course
Aberdeen City & Shire
This is the sixth oldest golf club in the world and a classic links course on the edge of Aberdeen.
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Murcar Links
Aberdeen City & Shire
Established in 1909 to the design of Archie Simpson, Murcar is one of the top links courses in the country.
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Cruden Bay golf course
Aberdeen City & Shire
Cruden Bay is a memorable links course with some epic elevated tees among the dunes.
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Fraserburgh golf course
Aberdeen City & Shire
The seventh oldest golf club in the world, Fraserburgh is another piece of links history.
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Stonehaven golf course
Aberdeen City & Shire
This spectacular cliff-top course, south of Aberdeen, is short and sets a stiff challenge for golfers.
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Moray Golf Club
The Highlands
The Old Course and the New Course are two superb links layouts in the seaside town of Lossiemouth.
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Hopeman golf course
The Highlands
This lovely seaside course has one of Scotland's best par 3 holes and overlooks the Moray Firth.
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Cullen golf course
The Highlands
Cullen is a quirky seaside test with some memorable tee shots over rocky outcrops.
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Dufftown golf course
The Highlands
This stunning inland course in the heart of Speyside, has some unforgettable golf holes.
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Castle Stuart golf course
The Highlands
Castle Stuart is a links masterpiece on the Moray coast and is the venue for the Scottish Open.
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Nairn Golf Club
The Highlands
A championship links course in a true golfing town, Nairn was created from a Highland wilderness of gorse and heather in 1887.
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Nairn Dunbar golf course
The Highlands
Dunbar is one of two coastal classics in the seaside town of Nairn.
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Fortrose and Rosemarkie
The Highlands
This is a stunning course on the Black Isle which was designed by the legendary James Braid.
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Boat of Garten golf course
The Highlands
This is an impressive inland course near Aviemore that has been called the 'Gleneagles of the North'.
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Golspie golf course
The Highlands
This alluring Highland course offers golfers a chance to enjoy stunning views of the Dornoch Firth.
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Brora golf course
The Highlands
As well as being the most northerly course designed by James Braid, Brora is also home to the James Braid Golfing Society.
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Strathpeffer Spa golf course
The Highlands
A 'jewel in the Highlands', Strathpeffer Spa was created by the legendary 'Old' Tom Morris.
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Royal Dornoch
The Highlands
Royal Dornoch Golf Course is one of the finest links courses in the whole of Scotland.
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Durness Golf Club
The Highlands
The most northerly golf course on the Scottish mainland.
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Royal Troon
Ayrshire & Arran
One of Scotland's best links courses and an illustrious Open venue.
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Brodick
Ayrshire & Arran
Step off the ferry and play a round of island golf at Brodick on Arran.
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Shiskine
Ayrshire & Arran
Enjoy a round on this magical 12-hole course on the west side of Arran.
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St Andrews
The Kingdom of Fife
The Home of Golf, where you can play several famous courses, visit the British Golf Museum and relax at the Old Course Hotel.
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Kingsbarns
The Kingdom of Fife
Kingsbarns is regarded as one of the best links golf courses you can experience.
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Crail
The Kingdom of Fife
The Balcomie Links at Crail is highly revered among golfing enthusiasts.
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Elie
The Kingdom of Fife
A wonderful test of links golf on the Fife coast.
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Lundin
The Kingdom of Fife
Lundin is another links course of rare quality.
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Turnberry Golf Course
Ayrshire & Arran
With the sea by your side and that famous lighthouse in the distance, there are few courses in the world that can match Turnberry for beauty or excitement.
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Carnoustie Championship Course
The Kingdom of Fife
Carnoustie is a links legend with three fantastic courses on offer, including the famous Championship Course which has staged several Opens.
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