ROYAL ABERDEEN
BALGOWNIE CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE
6850 yards
par 70

Founded in 1780, Royal Aberdeen has the distinction of being the sixth oldest golf club in the world. Following the North Sea shoreline, this traditional old Scottish links is set amongst sand and hills with undulating fairways and testing bunkers.  With regular upgrades it ensures that it maintains its presence as a pace maker in the modern game of golf and its superior layout coupled with its proximity to Aberdeen make it a ‘must play’ course when visiting the North East. 

CRUDEN BAY
6396 yards
par 70

Golf, it has been claimed, has been played in the village of Cruden Bay since 1791.  Set in a classic setting, this traditional links course, though not long in modern terms offers a challenge that is both subtle and deceptive.  A golfing gem, this course has attracted international acclaim and was placed at No 52 in the world by Golf Magazine in 2004.  The spectacular views that unfold as you play have also been a big draw and Cruden Bay has had many famous players experience its charms.

MURCAR
6,560 yards
par 71

Forged from a rugged coastal stretch running north from Aberdeen and adjacent to the North Sea, this famous Championship links was established in 1909.  It is conveniently situated between Royal Aberdeen and Cruden Bay and offers its own challenge with testing play for all golfers.  The many elevated tees at Murcar take advantage of the marvelous views and natural terrain.  It is yet another excellent example of Scottish links golf steeped in history.

ROYAL DORNOCH
CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE
6088 yards
par 70

Royal Dornoch is characterized by its Club Secretary, John Duncan, as being “considered the finest northerly course in the world, and no other course offers as delicious a feeling of getting away from it all or better provides the pieces of natural seaside beauty, challenge and enjoyment and shot values.” This magnificent links course has a well-deserved reputation and is among the top six links courses in the UK as well as being one of the most popular.  Founded in 1877 its original nine-hole layout was designed by Old Tom Morris and the course has seen several transformations over the years to reach its present format.

NAIRN Golf Club
6721 yards
par 72

Founded in 1887 on the shores of the Moray Firth from a Highland wilderness of heather and whins, Nairn has proved to be an excellent test for the amateur and professional golfer alike and in 1999 it played host to the Walker Cup.  It is proud of its sense of tradition and its status as one of the best and ‘must’ courses in Scotland.  The beguiling vistas of the Black Isle enhance the overall playing pleasure as you meander your way through this exhilarating yet demanding course.

TAIN Golf club
6404 yards
par 70

Old Tom Morris also designed this northern jewel of a course in 1890.  This traditional Scottish Highland links course overlooks the Dornoch Firth, and 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.  The sheltered location of the course also ensures favorable golfing conditions for most of the year.