Scotland's Legendary Links Courses
Phase 1 Launch: Explore Scotland's 118 legendary links courses. From St Andrews to hidden gems, discover the true home of golf.
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Brora Golf Club
A natural links course dating back to 1891, Brora is one of Scotland's hidden gems. Sheep graze on the course, adding to its authentic Highland charm.
69
Par
6.1k
Yards
Architect
James Braid
Established
1891
Brora Golf Club, established in 1891 and designed by James Braid, is one of Scotland's most authentic and charming links courses. Located on the Sutherland coast, the course features sheep grazing freely on the fairways, adding to its traditional character. The course has remained largely unchanged, offering genuine links golf in a wild and beautiful Highland setting. It's consistently ranked among Scotland's hidden gems.
Signature Holes
The course features traditional links holes along the coast. Several holes play along the shoreline with sea views. The course is known for its natural, unmanicured character. Sheep add to the authentic Scottish golf experience. The closing holes offer spectacular coastal views.
Best Time to Play
Cabot Highlands (Old Petty)
Located in Inverness, Scotland, Cabot Highlands is surrounded by the breathtaking Scottish Highlands and features a rugged landscape that hugs the Moray Firth shoreline. This 420-acre Cabot property is home to the renowned 18-hole Castle Stuart Golf Links, named among the world’s top 100 courses. Acclaimed architect Tom Doak has built a second 18-hole golf course at Cabot Highlands, Old Petty, on a pristine piece of land that plays around the property’s 400-year-old castle. Set to officially open in 2026, the course offers natural contours, meanders along the shoreline,andwinds through hillsides and expansive open land.
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71
Par
7.1k
Yards
Architect
Tom Doak
Established
1839
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ChampionshipCastle Stuart
A modern links masterpiece opened in 2009, Castle Stuart quickly established itself as one of Scotland's premier courses. Dramatic views over the Moray Firth and challenging but fair links golf.
72
Par
6.6k
Yards
5.0
Rating
Architect
Mark Parsinen and Gil
Established
2009
Castle Stuart Golf Links opened in 2009, designed by Mark Parsinen and Gil Hanse on a spectacular site overlooking the Moray Firth near Inverness. Built on the Stuarts of Castle Stuart's land, the course quickly gained international acclaim. The design philosophy emphasized strategic options and natural contours. Within three years of opening, it hosted the Scottish Open, becoming the fastest new course to host a European Tour event. The course offers stunning views of the Moray Firth and the Scottish Highlands.
Signature Holes
The 17th "Last of the Shoreline" is a dramatic par 3 played along the firth with the castle ruins as backdrop. The 4th plays from an elevated tee with stunning views. The 12th is a short par 4 offering risk-reward decisions. The 7th "Platform" plays from the highest point with panoramic views. The closing hole provides a stern test with water right and bunkers strategically placed.
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ChampionshipDurness (9)
If you have been on the North Coast 500, we lie right on this famous route 57 miles north west of Lairg; with the closest main airport south east of us at Inverness.
70
Par
5.5k
Yards
Architect
Lachie Ross, Ian Morrison and Francis Keith
Established
1988
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ChampionshipGairloch (9)
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63
Par
4.5k
Yards
Architect
A M Burgess
Established
1898
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Nairn Golf Club
Championship links course on the Moray Firth. A regular host to Scottish Open qualifying, Nairn combines traditional links golf with stunning Highland scenery.
71
Par
6.7k
Yards
Architect
Archie Simpson
Established
1887
Nairn Golf Club was founded in 1887 and designed by Archie Simpson, with later modifications by Old Tom Morris and James Braid. The course sits on the southern shore of the Moray Firth, offering stunning views across to the Black Isle and beyond. The club has a proud championship history, hosting the Walker Cup in 1999 and regularly staging Scottish Amateur and other major events. The course is known for excellent greens and a fair but demanding test of links golf.
Signature Holes
The 5th "Nets" plays toward the firth with the beach close on the left. The 14th "Balaclava" is a long par 4 that consistently ranks among Scotland's best holes. The 13th "Tunnel" features an elevated green with stunning views. The par 3s are all strong holes requiring accurate iron play. The 2nd "Blasted Bush" is a challenging opener requiring precision.
Best Time to Play
Reay
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69
Par
5.8k
Yards
Architect
James Braid
Established
1893
linked to the legendary James Braid, making it a haven for golf enthusiasts seeking an authentic and challenging golfing experience
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ChampionshipRoyal Dornoch - Struie
ChampionshipRoyal Dornoch Championship Course
Ranked among the top courses in the world, Royal Dornoch combines stunning Highland scenery with challenging links golf. The course has remained largely unchanged since the 1880s and offers an authentic Scottish golf experience.
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70
Par
6.5k
Yards
Architect
Old Tom Morris, John Sutherland, Donald Ross
Established
1877
Royal Dornoch Golf Club, established in 1877, is one of Scotland's hidden treasures. The course may date back to 1616, making it one of the oldest in the world. Old Tom Morris laid out the original 18 holes in 1886, with later modifications by John Sutherland and Donald Ross, who learned his craft here before designing courses in America. The "Royal" prefix was granted in 1906 by King Edward VII. Ben Crenshaw called it "the most fun I have ever had on a golf course." Its remote location has kept it off the major championship rotation, but it consistently ranks in the world's top 20.
Signature Holes
The 14th hole, "Foxy," is often called the greatest par 4 in golf - an elevated tee with stunning views requires a precise drive followed by a demanding approach to a plateau green. The 5th "Hilton" is a challenging par 3 with deep bunkers protecting a raised green. The 2nd "Ord" features the course's highest point with panoramic coastal views. The closing holes along Embo Bay provide a thrilling finish with spectacular scenery.
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Skibo Castle
In a secluded corner of the Northern Highlands lies Skibo Castle, Scotland's best kept secret. Industrialist Andrew Carnegie, one of history's greatest philanthropists, came to Skibo in 1898 and transformed the estate into what he rightly termed 'Heaven on Earth'.
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71
Par
6.8k
Yards
Architect
Donald Steel
Established
1898
Best Time to Play
Tarbat
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68
Par
5.1k
Yards
Architect
John Sutherland
Established
1909
Best Time to Play
ChampionshipTraigh (9)
Traigh golf course is a testing nine-hole links set in a stunning location. The course sits above gleaming white sandy beaches, and looks out westward to the legendary Small Islands of Eigg, Rum and Muck. To the north, the renowned Black and Red Cuillin mountains tower above the southern coast of the Isle of Skye. Inland, the craggy rocks of the Craig Mhor ridge tower over the wild moorland to the east of the course. The word Traigh (pronounced 'try') means 'beach' in Gaelic.
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68
Par
4.9k
Yards
Architect
John Salvesen
Established
1900
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Parkland & Heathland Courses
We're currently focused on Scotland's legendary links courses for our Phase 1 launch. Parkland and heathland courses will be available soon with full details, reviews, and booking information.
Aberdour Golf Club
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Aberfeldy Golf Club
Aberfoyle Golf Club
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Abernethy Golf Club
Aboyne Golf Club
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Aigas (9)
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Airdrie Golf Club
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Alford Golf Club
Alloa Golf Club
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Alness Golf Club
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Alva GC (9)
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Alva Golf Club
Alyth Golf Club
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Annanhill Golf Course
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Ardeer Golf Club
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Asta GC (Shetland) (9)
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Auchmill Golf Course
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Auchterarder Golf Club
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Auchterderran (9)
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Ayr Belleisle
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Ayr Dalmilling
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Ayr Seafield
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Baberton Golf Club
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Balbirnie Park
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