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Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Royal Dornoch Golf Club 6722 yards Par 70, A visit to Dornoch is one of the great pilgrimages in all of golf, starting with the scenic drive through the Highlands over Dornoch Firth Bridge ending at the historic town of Dornoch. Golf has been played over the links since 1616 which makes it the 4th oldest course in the world. The links follows the Dornoch firth in a classic out and back routing that forms a S shape giving it a wonderfully natural feeling. The links is at its most beautiful in May when the gorse is in full bloom and the long days offer almost 18 hours of daylight a day. Several famous people have had there hand in the development of the course including Old Tom Morris, John Sutherland, Donald Ross and George Duncan. Dornoch is the birth place of Donald Ross who would go on to be one of the greatest golf course architects of all time. This is one course not to be missed. -
Castle Stuart Golf links
Castle Stuart Golf links 7009 yards Par 72, The stunning Castle Stuart Golf links is modern masterpiece which has rocketed into the top 100 courses in the world. Designed by Gil Hanse & Mark Parsinen the course opened in the Summer of 2009 to rave reviews. Although still young Gil's team did an amazing job of shaping the course and combined with its expansive fescue fairways gives a feeling of a links that has been there for decades. From 2011 till 2013 was Castle Stuart the host to the Scottish Open, the highlight being Phil Michelson thrilling victory in 2013 the week before he went on to win the Claret Jug at Muirfield in The Open Championship. -
Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club 6085 yards Par 71
Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club 6085 yards Par 71, The course is situated on the Canonry Peninsula which is on the southern shore of the black isle. The course offers wonderful views over the Moray Firth, due to its exposed position it is susceptible to wind but this is more then made up for by the fine links golf and the wonderful setting. The point of the peninsular is also well known for dolphins watching. -
Nairn Golf Club
Nairn Golf Club 6774 yards Par 72, Nairn Golf Club is one of the great links courses of northern Scotland, tracing its beginning back to 1887. There have been many great championships played over the links including the Walker Cup in 1999 won by Great Britain & Ireland team. The course has been influenced by several architects over the years, the original design was by Archie Simpson but his work was followed up by Old Tom Morris and James Braid who did further work on the course. The course provides spectacular views over the Moray Firth, and the first 7 holes run along side it. The course is relatively flat but contains many humps and hollows with tricky greens which makes it challenge to play in all conditions. -
Moray Golf Club
Moray Golf Club 6572 yards Par 71, The classic links which is situated next to the village of Lossiemouth was designed by Old Tom Morris with a traditional out & back routing. In a lot of ways similar to St Andrews the course plays back into the town. -
Brora Golf Club
Brora Golf Club 6211 yards Par 70, Probably the most northerly great links in the world, Brora golf club dates back to 1891 and was designed by the legendary James Braid. Being one of the most natural links you can imagine, you share the course with cattle and sheep that help to keep the grass down. Combine Brora with a round at Royal Dornoch or one of the other fabulous links courses in the region. -
Tain Golf Club
Tain Golf Club 6404 yards Par 70, Tain Golf Club is a traditional Scottish Highland links course designed by Old Tom Morris situated 9 miles south of Dornoch and 34 miles north of Inverness. The Championship links overlooks the Dornoch Firth and 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 and the layout of the holes guarantees an interesting round for all levels of players. The sheltered location of the course ensures favourable weather for most of the year. -
Golspie Golf Club
Golspie Golf Club 6021 yards Par 70, Founded in 1889 and about half way between Brora and Dornoch the course is a mix of links & moorland with especially the holes along the coast being particularly good. A must visit when you're in the region. -
Reay Golf Club
Reay Golf Club 5854 yards Par 69, Reay Golf Club is a traditional links course that was established in 1893 with the legendary James Braid having had a hand in the design. The course is actually the most northerly 18 hole links course on the British Mainland. The course is located close to the North Coast 500 route around the Scottish North Highlands and boasts a beautiful views overlooking the Pentland Firth and the Orkney Isles. Reay Golf Club is approximately 75 minutes drive from Brora Golf Club and 90 minutes from Royal Dornoch. -
Muir of Ord Golf Club
Muir of Ord is a heathland/moorland 18 hole course situated fifteen miles north of Inverness and is only twenty miles from Inverness Airport. It is set in some stunning Scottish scenery with clear views of Ben Wyvis to the north and to the south may been seen the Beauly Firth and hills above Loch Ness. The course has shown significant change and improvement since its inception in 1875. In the 1920’s the renowned golf course designer James Braid was engaged and much of what he altered and recommended remains intact to this day. The Club is also part of the James Braid Highland Golf Trail which has seven member Clubs located in the North of Scotland. -
Inverness Golf Club
Inverness Golf Club has a splendid parkland course with tree lined fairways and generous well manicured greens. Established in 1883 and designed by George Smith and J J Fraser, with alterations made by the renowned course designer and 5 times open champion James Braid, the course provides an enjoyable and challenging test for any golfer. The Club is also part of the James Braid Highland Golf Trail which has seven member clubs located in the North of Scotland. -
Boat of Garten Golf Club
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. The Club is also part of the James Braid Highland Golf Trail which has seven member clubs located in the North of Scotland.
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Royal Golf Hotel
Located on Royal Dornoch's First Tee, The Royal Golf Hotel is a Scottish golfers' paradise providing a traditional Highland welcome. Many of the 22 en-suite four star and individually styled bedrooms overlook both the golf course and Dornoch Firth beyond. The Royal Golf Hotel was awarded 'Scottish Golf Hotel of the year 2011' awarded at The Scottish Hotel Awards Ceremony and it helps reinforce our belief that we have one of the best golfing destinations in Scotland. Interestingly the distance from the hotel reception to the first tee is probably the shortest walk in the world from a hotel to a nearby golf club. The Royal Golf Hotel is your ideal base in the Highlands and with 20 golf courses within an hours drive, as well as extensive hill walking, fishing and the many award-winning beaches all nearby, you are sure of a memorable breakaway. We welcome guests dogs into the hotel at £10 per dog per stay, however they are permitted only in bedrooms, not be left unattended, and regrettably not in food and beverage areas of the hotel. Superfast WiFi broadband connection is available free of charge throughout the hotel including guest bedrooms. We all look forward to welcoming you to The Royal Golf Hotel in Dornoch. -
Golf View- Nairn
Golf View Hotel & Spa is an historic building with its own private parking and idyllic gardens which lead straight on to the shores of the Moray Firth. Guests dining in the hotel’s restaurant, Hickory, can take advantage of the views, perhaps catching a glimpse of the inquisitive dolphins and other creatures local to the waters. There are a selection of bedroom styles from singles to suites, many with sea views, and all bathrooms come with separate bath and shower and luxurious Arran Aromatics products. As well as guestrooms, the hotel has conference and meeting spaces to suit up to 100 delegates. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. -
Kingsmills Hotel
The Kingsmills Hotel is a four-star luxury hotel in Inverness in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. Offering extremely luxurious rooms, impeccable dining and old-fashioned Scottish hospitality to all our guests, The Kingsmills is Inverness’ leading hotel. -
The Royal Tain Hotel
Come and delight in the finery of one of the Royal Borough of Tain's most famous landmarks: The Royal Hotel. Commanding the most prominent position at the head of the High Street, the Royal Hotel has established a well deserved reputation over many years for great accommodation, fine dining and most importantly, the best of service. The hotel has benefited from recent refurbishment to a very high standard, including WiFi for people with laptops, so we are also able to offer access to the Internet. Its position in the heart of Tain places it in close proximity (minutes' walk) to attractions such as: