We played in shorts and shirtsleeves yesterday, a first for us in the Highlands in March !

Even from the positive reviews one might expect a slightly gimmicky short course requiring sherpas, but this is a seriously good course that's tremendous fun to play and not too strenuous a walk.

Obviously the views are sensational of high mountains, castles, stately homes, glens, forests etc etc, but don't underestimate the quality of the golf.

The greens were amazing this early in the year and this far from the sea, some quality holes like the 5th with a very atmospheric green site - whether or not Mary Queen of Scots or Robert the Bruce ever rested there, anyone making the elevated and well defended green in two will feel justly proud.

Some excellent par 3's, and if like us you begin wending your way back down the hill to the cosy clubhouse in the gloaming you're sure to have that "high on life" feeling that only Highlands golf can give you.