North Scotland
It’s the often tumultuous rise and fall of the land in the Highlands and Islands that makes it so appealing to those seeking a different type of golfing experience. Big names like Royal Dornoch, Nairn and Castle Stuart may grab most of the mainstream attention on the mainland, but it’s lesser-known courses like Askernish, on South Uist, that help golfers reconnect to the basic elements of the game. For such a diverse region, the North has done very well in competitive matches against the other Scottish associations. The male squad has been fortunate enough to win the Scottish Area team Championships three times in recent years; at Lanark in 1977, Edzell in 1995 and East Kibride in 2000. Our North Scotland Best in Region rankings were last updated in November 2019.
Royal Dornoch Golf Club (Championship)
North Scotland, United Kingdom
Royal Dornoch Golf Club (Championship)
Royal Dornoch Golf Club is spellbinding. It seems to mesmerise amateur and professional golfers from all over the world and many make the pilgrimage to this natural links at some point in their lives.
Cabot Highlands Castle Stuart
North Scotland, United Kingdom
Cabot Highlands Castle Stuart
Cabot Highlands Castle Stuart now offers some serious competition to both Royal Dornoch and Nairn when it comes to attracting visiting golfers, but that's a good thing for the Highlands where the golfing bar of excellence is very high.
Nairn Golf Club (Championship)
North Scotland, United Kingdom
Nairn Golf Club (Championship)
The Championship links at Nairn Golf Club is one of the most spectacular seaside courses in Scotland, boasting sea views from every hole.
Skibo Castle - Carnegie Links
North Scotland, United Kingdom
Skibo Castle - Carnegie Links
The Carnegie Club is located on the edge of the beautiful Dornoch Firth with views of the Struie Hills, the 7500-acre Skibo Castle estate is something very special. It’s a place where fairytales meet reality.
Brora Golf Club
North Scotland, United Kingdom
Brora Golf Club
Brora Golf Club is a fine, natural seaside links. A Highland delicacy to be tasted alongside Royal Dornoch. Brora is one of the jewels in James Braid's crown.
Moray Golf Club (Old)
North Scotland, United Kingdom
Moray Golf Club (Old)
The Old course at Moray Golf Club is a traditional treasure - a links which starts and ends in the town. The closing hole is one of the finest in the British Isles.
Boat of Garten Golf Club
North Scotland, Scotland
Boat of Garten Golf Club
Make no mistake – this is exciting golf. The lovely course at the Boat of Garten Golf & Tennis Club wends its way, up and down, through heather, whin, pine and birch.
Spey Valley Golf
North Scotland, United Kingdom
Spey Valley Golf
The golf course at Spey Valley has an old fashioned out and back routing and water comes into play along the way on several occasions.
Nairn Dunbar Golf Club
North Scotland, United Kingdom
Nairn Dunbar Golf Club
Situated on the shores of the Moray Firth, Nairn Dunbar Golf Club is a classic course, steeped in history.
Golspie Golf Club
North Scotland, United Kingdom
Golspie Golf Club
Golspie Golf Club is a vintage seaside course with a varied and enjoyable mix of links, heathland and parkland holes.
