Golfing
Tee off from some top quality courses...
Great golfing holidays or even holidays where you want to fit in the occasional round of golf are synonymous with Scotland. The game has been played here since at least the 15th century so it really is the home of golf.
Scotland has some of the most famous and best golf courses in Britain (if not the world) and there are lots of them, with almost 600 to choose from! So it’s easy to find good local golf courses throughout Scotland where you will be welcomed during your stay.
As well as famous links golf courses like St.Andrews and Carnoustie, Royal Troon and Turnberry or Muirfield and Royal Dornoch, you’ll find hundreds of really excellent golf courses such as Ladybank in Fife and Downfield near Dundee, Blairgowrie in Perthshire and Portpatrick in Dumfries and Galloway.
Whether you play a little or a lot and regardless of you handicap you’ll find exactly the right golf course to suit in Scotland, with a wide choice of golf courses ranging from challenging open championship courses to local 9 hole courses. Unfortunately we can only highlight a few courses here but a quick Google search will bring up hundreds more!
It’s worth remembering that at some golf courses you will need to contact them in advance to book your tee time and you may need to show them a handicap certificate, although this is not always required, especially at the smaller clubs.
In fact you can choose any region of Scotland stretching from the Highlands in the north to the Scottish Borders in the south and you will be able to find some great golf courses to play and it’s easy to plan your holiday golfing itinerary by doing a little bit of research before you book your self catering accommodation.
Simply check out the local courses in the region you wish to stay or use our online search facility to find properties that are near to a selection of golf course.
Gleneagles
The world famous Gleneagles golf courses are guaranteed to provide an exhilarating round of golf for both the beginner and the well established player. There are three main courses available for the visitor.
St Andrews Golf Course
There is no doubt that St Andrews is one of the most famous golf courses in the world and there are a number of courses to tackle when visiting.
Golspie Golf Club
This Par 70 course offers stunning views over the Dornoch Firth and you can even stay within the grounds in Stone’s Throw (511241)
Crieff Golf Club
Crieff Golf Club, located in Perthshire, prides itself as being the ideal base for a golfing holiday.
Blair Atholl Golf Course
Founded in 1896, this challenging 9 hole golf course is a fantastic destination for those looking to kick back and relax.
Macdonald and Spey Valley Golf Club
A first class golf course offering free membership to those who stay at Pebble Cottage (512048)
Castle Stuart Golf Course
On the southern shores of the Moray Firth in between Inverness and Nairn is Castle Stuart Golf Course.
Traigh Golf Course
Located just north of Arisaig, this beautiful nine-hole golf course is a real gem.
Buchanan Castle Golf Club
One of Scotland’s hidden golfing gems, Buchanan Castle Golf Club is set in the beautiful surroundings of the Scottish Highlands.
Loch Lomond Golf Club
Host to the Scottish Open since 1996, Loch Lomond Golf Club is one of the most well known golf clubs in the National Park.
Aberfoyle Golf Club
Situated at the foot of the Menteith Hills and on the southern border of Loch Lomond.
Killin Golf Club
Frequently considered to be home to Scotland’s most beautiful 9th hole, Killin Golf Club is a picturesque course.
Dunbarton Golf Club
Although a challenging par 70 course, Dumbarton welcomes visitors of all abilities.
Helensburgh Golf Club
With impressive views over the Clyde Estuary and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, this exciting course is a must play.
Melville Golf Centre
Situated on the outskirts of Edinburgh the Melville Golf Centre is excellent for those wishing to improve their game on the extensive golf range.
Stranraer Golf Club
Set on the shores of Loch Ryan, the Stranraer Golf Club was originally designed by 5 times open champion James Braid.
St Medan Golf Club
In Monreith Bay, enjoying great coastal views and some hilly landscapes this course can provide a challenge to even the best golfers.
Solway Links Golf Club
The course has some stunning views looking out over the Solway Firth and onto the Lake District, a truly unique sight as you navigate around the 18 holes, a real sight!
The Pine Golf Centre
With a great range of facilities including floodlit driving range, this 18 hole course is a great mix of woodland and park making for a very entertaining round of golf.
Tarbert Golf Club
This magnificent short moorland 9 holer with excellent greens and well maintained grounds is often described as the ‘hidden gem’ of central Scotland.
Lochgiplhead Golf Club
This 9 hole par 64 course offers a challenging game to individuals of any ability.
Blairmore and Strone Golf Club
Boasting wonderful views over Loch Long, Holy Loch and the Firth of Clyde, this 9 hole course provides a game with varied terrain.
The Macrihanish Golf Club
Beginning with the most wonderful view from the opening hole and offering breathtaking views, this historically famous championship links course is a real treat.
Kyles of Bute Golf Club
This course offers stunning views and magnificent wildlife spotting opportunities at each and every one of its holes.
Bute Golf Club
Bute Golf Club is the oldest course on the island and boasts stunning views over the Stravannan Bay on the west coast of the Isle of Bute.
Rothesay Golf Club
This famous course is perfect for those wishing to combine a challenging game with beautiful scenery.
Port Bannatyne
This unique 13 hole course is different to many others as it takes you back to the first five holes before completing the 18th!
Machrie Links Course
Planet golf has considered Machrie a candidate for its list of the top 100 golf courses on earth.
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
The sixth oldest golf club in the world, this course is definitely one to play if you get the chance.
Murcar Links Golf Club
Frequently featuring as one of the top 100 golf courses in the U.K, this fantastic links course is a seaside.
Cruden Bay Golf Club
This particularly well designed, old fashioned links course is a fantastic destination for a traditional game of golf.
Hazlehead Course
This premier north eastern golf course offers something for everyone with three picturesque courses.
Braemar Golf Club
Famous for being the highest 18 holer in the country, Braemar is around 1,200 feet above sea level; no wonder it is becoming increasingly popular.
Stonehaven Golf Club
Lying on the Braes of Cowie and overlooking the North Sea, Stonehaven is a short but challenging course.
Alford Golf Club
This fabulous 18 hole course is bound to provide a challenging yet thoroughly rewarding game for golfers of all ages.
King’s Links
Running parallel with the Aberdeen beach front,this tremendous 18 hole links course is renowned for its challenging windy conditions.
Fyvie Golf Course
The perfect place for visitors, Fyvie is a welcoming and friendly destination providing a fair test.
Cardrona Golf and Country Club
Named second best in the region the club boasts 18 holes of challenging golf with some stand out views making it a really great course.
Eyemouth Golf Club
Set on the stunning east coast of the Scottish Borders, the cliff top holes can prove tricky!
Hawick Golf Club
With honorary members including Nick Faldo and Colin Montgomerie this course is a great test for golfers.
Torwoodlee Golf Club
With the River Gala running by it and a mix of woodland and open parkland on the course, the Torwoodlee Golf Club is a real gem.
Boat of Garten Golf Course
Designed by James Braid and situated amongst woodland below the Cairngorms, Boat of Garten Golf Course has fantastic views of the River Spey. Tel: 01479 831282
Strathmore Golf Course
Known as ‘the friendly place to play golf’, this golf centre has something for everyone!
Stirling Golf Club
Set in the old royal hunting grounds of King’s Park and built on ancient volcanic slopes, Stirling golf course is guaranteed to provide a purely thrilling game of golf.
Bridge of Allen Golf Club
The bridge of Allen Golf club is a quaint 9 hole course renowned for its glorious views of the countryside.
Callander Golf Club
Stunning views, diverse holes and a wonderful location are just a few of the reasons why this course has been included in The Scotsman’s list.
Locharron Golf Club
This short but demanding golf club is open all year round and is ideal for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Askernish Golf Club
Environmental experts have hailed Askernish as “the most natural links course in the world”.
Barra Golf Club
Barra Golf Club, located on the Isle of Barra, is the most westerly golf course in the United Kingdom.
The Isle of Harris Golf Club
This natural links course has had all of its features shaped by the wind, sea, sand and land, which makes the course rather unique.
Stornoway Golf Club
This wonderful 18 hole course on the Isle of Lewis offers panoramic views over Stornoway Harbour and the Minch.
Kingussie Golf Club
Golf has been played at Kingussie since 1891 and the course is still very much as it was when it first opened.
Carrbridge Golf Club
Welcome to visitors all year round, this fantastic little course is ideal for those after a quick and memorable game.
Craggan Golf Course
This unique half length 18 hole par 3 course is superbly maintained and provides a fun day out for all the family.
Sanday Golf Club
With beautiful, panoramic views surrounding this course; it offers golfing enthusiasts the perfect opportunity to admire the scenery whilst enjoying their hobby. Competitions are also hosted here for those who enjoy a little bit of rivalry and it is perfect for getting to know the locals and other people holidaying in Sanday.
Turnberry
Turnberry Golf Course is most certainly one of the most scenic Open Championship golf courses in the whole of Scotland. It lies right next door to the Firth of Clyde with splendid views across to the Mull of Kintyre and the Isle of Arran.
Dunaverty Golf Club
A popular, testing 18 hole natural links course in a glorious setting just two miles from Pennyland Farm and known for the excellence of its greens.
Tarbert Golf Club
A 9 hole moorland course with well maintained Fairways and greens plus stunning views.
Carradale Golf Club
A gem of a 9 hole course on the north east Kintyre Coast, founded in 1906, it has wonderful views towards the Isle of Arran.
Bonar Bridge Golf Club
This golf course is popular for its beautiful, panoramic views that can be adored from all areas of the course. Don’t worry if you forget to pack your clubs as they can be hired and lessons can be organised for those wishing to polish up on their skills.
Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Royal Dornoch is probably the most well known golf course within the area providing a truly spectacular, picturesque and peaceful place to enjoy a game of golf whilst unwinding from the stresses of everyday life.
Dunblane New Golf Club
Home to a lengthy 18 hole course, Dunblane is open to visitors and is only 15 miles from the venue of the 2014 Ryder Cup.
Portpatrick Dunksey Golf Club
The Portpatrick Dunksey Golf Club, on the edge of Scotland’s south coast has some great views over the sea as you try to navigate round the 18 holes. The devils in the detail at Portpatrick!
Wigtownshire County Golf Club
Situated in Luce Bay with scenic views and a restless sea breeze the course can give trouble to players of all skill.
Wigtown and Gladnoch Golf Club
Just outside the centre of Wigtown is this 9 hole course set in impressive moorland. Visitors are welcome to come and bring their game to the sloping greens and fairway; some of the trees even grow on slanted!
Gatehouse Golf Club
With some of the best views in Dumfries and Galloway this course makes for a great 9 holes set in the Gatehouse of Fleet. The hilly terrain provides some challenging rounds and provides great drainage – making it playable all year
Brighouse Bay Golf Club
Set on the Solway coastline with brilliant views out over the Irish Sea, the Brighouse Bay Golf Club has some unusual features as it spans across the rugged coast. This makes some holes a quite a challenge for golfers of all levels and a really enticing course to come and play.
Dumfries and Galloway Golf Club
The 18 holes here host a list of competitions every year but the club still welcomes visitors to come and play the course, with great facilities and a professional golf shop for all your needs
Langholm Golf Club
Throughout the course there are spectacular views both over the local town of Langholm and through the rolling Scottish Border hills in which it’s set. Founded in 1892 the club has a lot of history and invites visitors all year round to come and enjoy the course.
Banchory Golf Club
Set in the banks of the royal river Dee, Banchory Golf club is a picturesque course that is also home to the shortest tee in the whole of Scottish golf; the 88 yard “doo’cot”!
Ross Priory Golf Club
This modest 9 hole course is set in the beautiful grounds of the Ross Priory country house. If you are looking for something enjoyable and not too testing then this is for you!
Vale of Leven Golf Club
Boasting wonderful views over Loch Lomond and Ben Lomon, Vale of Leven is a terrific 18 hole course that is ideal for the more experienced player.
St Fillians Golf Club
9, 18, 27, or 36 hole packages are available for groups or societies wishing to visit St Fillians and with a few tricky holes this course will provide a challenge for the keen golfer!
Duns Golf Course
The views across this course are fantastic; set in the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders the 13th hole takes particular note for its panoramic views out across the surrounding landscape.
Jedburgh Golf Club
For golfers of all abilities the course at Jedburgh offers a stretching yet rewarding round of 18 holes. With excellent facilities and catering on offer the stunning views can be enjoyed both out on the course and back at the clubhouse.
Minto Golf Course
The Minto Golf Club was founded in 1928 and has enjoyed some great golfing over the years to become an excellent 18 hole course with clubhouse facilities and restaurant.
Peebles Golf Club
Measuring 6,138 yards this par 70-course enjoys some amazing views and has some tricky holes making it a really enjoyable round of golf.
The Hirsel Golf Course
The Hirsel Golf Course is quite unheard of but a real gem. Large, open greens are plentiful and the course can provide some difficult shots for golfers of all abilities making it a very enticing and rewarding test of golf.
West Linton Golf Course
With fantastic views of the surrounding hills and a challenging course for all abilities the West Linton Golf Club takes pride in its golfing traditions dating back over 100 years.
Lochcarron Golf Course
A small club situated in a beautiful spot in the highlands. Short but demanding this friendly club is surrounded by mountains and has extensive views across the entire course.
Aigas Golf Course
Situated at the foot of Strathglass Aigas Golf Course offers a nine hole parkland course in an outstanding area of natural beauty. Tel: 01463 782942
Auchterarder Golf Course
Located in the heart of Perthshire, Auchterarder boasts stunning views across the Gleneagles and Ochil hills. This easy walking course has 18 challenging holes and is open to visitors and members alike.
Taymouth Castle Golf Club
Established in 1825, this Perthshire Golf Club is set in the stunning former deer park grounds of Taymouth Castle. A fantastic course with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.
Grantown on Spey
This challenging but short 18 hole course is sure to provide an exhilarating game for all who grace its greens.
Abernethy Golf Club
Located at Nethy Bridge, this traditional highland course is suitable for golfers of all standards and offers 18 varied holes which are sure to provide an enjoyable game for players of all abilities.
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