A ranking in the lower reaches of the Scottish top 100 is probably as good as it gets for Pitlochry but the majestic scenery alone makes a visit here worthwhile. This was the last leg of our tour and with tired legs, we chose to take buggies for the most undulating course played during the week.

The opening three holes are uphill all the way before things start to flatten for a while as we reach the higher ground. Here we discover the 5th, one of the best holes on the course, the approach to a semi-blind raised green on this mid-length par four being one of my favourite shots of the round.

The unavoidable up and down nature of the routing returns from the 7th onwards, the back nine ending with an exciting and particularly steep downhiller which sweeps left to a green defended by deep bunkers. There are no par-5's at Pitlochry, although for many the long uphill 10th may feel like one, and only three par-3's of which two are memorable. The 11th played from an elevated tee to a well-bunkered raised green and the 16th, a spectacular drop hole to a green ringed by bunkers, are both excellent holes.

A couple of short downhill par-4's add to the excitement of the latter holes before we head home towards the distinctive red-roofed clubhouse, the burn fronting the 18th green presenting one final hurdle before completing a thoroughly enjoyable round in a lovely part of the world. Brian W