Golf courses in Highland

The Scottish Highlands are not the first destination that comes to a golfer's mind, but anyone who has played there immediately understands the appeal. The courses here are far apart, the roads are narrow and the distances are long. But the setting is so overwhelming and the courses are so good that the inconvenience of the journey pales completely into insignificance. Leading Courses favourites include Royal Dornoch Golf Club — for many golf experts one of the finest links courses in the world. Situated on the Dornoch Firth, well above Inverness, it is a course that costs a day's driving to reach but stays with you for a lifetime. Castle Stuart, now known as Cabot Highlands, is a more recent addition to the Highland golfing landscape and has quickly become a favourite among international golfers. Brora Golf Club and Nairn Golf Club are two classics that have kept the local golf tradition alive for decades. In terms of climate, Highland is unpredictable but rarely truly bad. The summer months offer the longest days and the best chances of fine weather. Around Dornoch conditions are generally dry and more pleasant than you might expect in Scotland, thanks to the east coast location. A Highland road trip with three or four courses combines perfectly with whisky distilleries, Loch Ness and the rugged natural beauty of the Scottish interior. Because after a round at Royal Dornoch or Castle Stuart, a glass of malt whisky at the nineteenth hole tastes just a little better. Browse all Highland golf courses on Leading Courses and plan your next golf trip.