Nairn Golf Club

The Highlands

Nairn Golf Club, established in 1887 by Robert B. Finlay, is a distinguished links course located in the Scottish Highlands.

Over the years, the course has been shaped by renowned architects including Archie Simpson, Old Tom Morris, and James Braid, evolving into a par-71 layout that stretches over 6,800 yards. 

The Championship Course is celebrated for its seamless integration with the Moray Firth coastline, offering golfers stunning sea views from every hole. The opening holes run adjacent to the shoreline, demanding precision, especially when coastal winds are a factor. 

Nairn Golf Club has a rich history of hosting prestigious tournaments, including the Walker Cup in 1999, the Curtis Cup in 2012, and the Amateur Championship in both 1994 and 2021. These events underscore the course’s esteemed reputation in the golfing community. 

Complementing the Championship Course is the Cameron Course, a 9-hole short course which is perfect for warming up on, or for a friendly money game over a few beers after lunch.

Visitors to Nairn Golf Club can expect a warm welcome and a golfing experience that embodies the rich heritage and natural beauty of Scottish links golf.​

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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.

Golspie Golf Club

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 course provides a front nine featuring classic links holes, while the back nine transitions into heathland terrain.

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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