Golspie Golf Club

The Highlands

Golspie Golf Club, located on the stunning Dornoch Firth in the Scottish Highlands, is a true hidden gem offering a unique blend of links, heathland, and parkland golf.

 Established in 1889 and influenced by the legendary James Braid, this par-70, 6,021-yard course provides a diverse and challenging golfing experience.

The front nine features classic links holes with firm fairways, pot bunkers, and stunning seaside views, while the back nine transitions into heathland and parkland terrain, lined with gorse and pine trees. This rare mix of landscapes makes Golspie a fascinating and enjoyable test for golfers of all levels.

The course’s signature hole, the 16th (“The Cairngorms”), offers breath-taking views of the surrounding Highlands, adding to the club’s charm. With its welcoming clubhouse, year-round playability, and affordable green fees, Golspie Golf Club is a must-visit for those exploring Scotland’s famous golfing coastline.

For golfers seeking a scenic, well-maintained course with a unique variety of holes, Golspie Golf Club delivers an unforgettable experience in one of Scotland’s most picturesque settings.

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Other Golf Courses in The Highlands

Brora Golf Club

Brora Golf Club, established in 1891, is a quintessential Scottish links course. Originally a nine-hole layout, in 1923, the course was redesign by James Braid, a layout that remains largely unchanged today. The course is home to local wildlife, including sheep and cattle, which graze the fairways and contribute to the maintenance of the traditional links turf.

Cabot Highlands

The Castle Stuart Golf Links, at Cabot Highlands, is a championship course that opened in 2009. This course is renowned for its wide, rolling fairways and endless infinity greens with views of the Moray Firth. The design offers a classic links experience with light rough and waste areas and has hosted the Scottish Open multiple times.

Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club

​Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club, established in 1793, is the 15th oldest recorded golf club in the world. The course offers stunning views over the Moray Firth and is renowned for its challenging links layout. Redesigned by five-time Open Champion James Braid in 1932, the course features tight fairways, small greens, and strategic bunkering.

Nairn Golf Club

Nairn Golf Club, established in 1887, is a distinguished links course with the Championship Course celebrated for its seamless integration with the Moray Firth coastline, offering stunning sea views from every hole. The opening holes run adjacent to the shoreline, demanding precision, especially when coastal winds are a factor.

Royal Dornoch Golf Club

Royal Dornoch Golf Club is widely regarded as one of the best golf courses in the world, famous for its breath-taking setting and its challenging, yet rewarding, links layout. The club has hosted numerous prestigious tournaments and is a favourite among golfers for its blend of tradition and modernity with a brand new clubhouse opened in 2025.

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