Revel in the historic courses of the north east

Aberdeen City and Shire has a proud golfing heritage and is home to some of the oldest golf courses in the world.

 

Golf was born on Scotland’s east coast and the linksland of Aberdeen City and Shire makes perfect golfing terrain. Experience golf in its purest form and tackle some timeless links courses.

 

Royal Aberdeen on the outskirts of Aberdeen is the sixth oldest golf club in the world. A round on the Balgownie Links is something to cherish and the outward nine is among the finest stretches of links golf on the planet.

 

Right next door to Royal Aberdeen is Murcar Links which crops up regularly in magazine polls of the UK’s top golf courses. Murcar is a seaside test in the finest tradition, featuring big dunes, lots of humps and hollows and the sea visible from almost every hole.

 

Further up the north east coast is Cruden Bay, another epic links course offering everything in terms of challenge and beauty. You’ll encounter every kind of golf shot imaginable at Cruden Bay and the views from some of the elevated tees are breathtaking.

 

Carry on to Fraserburgh on the north eastern tip and you will be amply rewarded for your efforts. Founded in 1777, Fraserburgh is the seventh oldest golf club in the world. It’s another genuine slice of golfing history and once more you’ll find yourself in links heaven.

 

For sheer drama it’s hard to beat the cliff-top course at Stonehaven, south of Aberdeen. Some of the tee shots are nerve-racking to say the least. Try to keep your nerve as you attempt another daunting drive on a course that scores high in terms of excitement.