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Scottish golf & the best golf courses in Scotland
With a legacy spanning six centuries, there is no finer place to play golf than the country that gave the game to the world. You'll be spoiled for choice on your golf break in Scotland with over 550 Scottish golf courses, including links, parkland and 9-hole courses. Scotland is also home to some of the world's most prestigious golf tournaments.
Golf courses in Scotland

Kinghorn Golf Club, overlooking the Firth of Forth
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Recommended courses
Scotland has more courses per head of population than anywhere else in the world! The range of Scottish golf courses means that whatever your level, you'll never be far from fairways and greens suited to you.

The 2019 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire
Tournaments & events
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Golf around Scotland
Browse our top golf courses by region.

The Highlands
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Scottish Borders
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Fife
Welcome to Fife. Home of golf.

Ayrshire & Arran
Uncover the many golf courses in Ayrshire & Arran.

East Lothian
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Dumfries & Galloway
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Carnoustie (Dundee & Angus)
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Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
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Perthshire
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Orkney & Shetland
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Find a course in Scotland

Huntly Golf Club
Huntly, Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Huntly Golf Club is set in Huntly, Aberdeenshire 40 miles from Aberdeen and 55 miles from Inverness. Huntly is a Family Town with an excellent range of Hotels and Bed & Breakfast facilities in the surrounding area.
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Colonsay Golf Course
Colonsay, Argyll & The Isles
A full 18 hole links golf course on the western side of the island with fabulous views over Machrins Bay.
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Craignure Golf Club
Craignure & South Mull, Argyll & The Isles
Travelling to the Isle of Mull? Why not bring your clubs? Visitors welcome. Green fees £15 (day ticket)
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AGP Golf
Edinburgh - City Centre, Edinburgh & The Lothians
Golf Coaching and Simulator Experience
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Primal Adventures
Largs, Ayrshire & Arran
Welcome to Primal Adventures! We are passionate about delivering the ultimate outdoor wilderness experience and one unforgettable time.
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St Andrews Golf Camp
St Andrews, The Kingdom of Fife
St Andrews Golf Camp specialises in providing a unique and very special experience for international juniors to learn the art of links golf in St Andrews, whilst making memories and forging friendships which will last for a lifetime.
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Durness Golf Club
Durness, The Highlands
9 holes, 5555 yards (18), SSS 67, par 70 Interesting, testing course in idyllic surroundings.
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Aboyne, Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
The recreational offerings of Aboyne Loch, which lies to the north of the main Aberdeen road as it heads out of town, are now widespread and popular and the tranquility of the place is very appealing.
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Southerness Golf Club
Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway
Designed by McKenzie Ross this renowned Championship course is Dumfries & Galloway’s flagship links course, enjoying an idyllic location with panoramic views of the Solway Firth, the Lake District and the Galloway Hills to the west as you play.
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Golf at Gleneagles
Auchterarder, Perthshire
A winning blend of natural beauty and golfing adventure, the three championship golf courses at Gleneagles are regarded among the very best golf courses in the world. The inspiration of two of the greatest names in the game, five times Open winner James Braid and the Golden Bear himself Jack Nicklaus, the courses offer tantalising challenges for all levels of player.
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Carnoustie - Burnside Golf Course
Carnoustie, Dundee & Angus
A hidden gem course that oozes character. Favourite of the locals and a true test of golf.
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St Andrews Links Strathtyrum Course
St Andrews, The Kingdom of Fife
The Strathtyrum Course, opened in 1993.
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Royal Musselburgh Golf Course
Prestonpans, Edinburgh & The Lothians
Royal Musselburgh was founded in 1774 and was originally played over the famous nine-hole links course at Levenhall, Musselburgh. In 1926 the move was made to Prestongrange House, Prestonpans.
View Details : Royal Musselburgh Golf CourseCrow Wood Golf Course
Kirkintilloch, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
This is a relatively flat parkland course and despite there being no blind holes it is well protected by no less than 68 bunkers.
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Lanark Golf Club
Lanark, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
Lanark is one of the oldest clubs in the world and celebrated 150 years in 2001. Renowned for the natural moorland fairways, fast greens and beautiful scenery, it is a genuine contender to be one of Scottish golf's real hidden gems.
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Greenock, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
Port Glasgow is a splendid little golfing secret situated some 22 miles west of Glasgow. A varied moorland course, "The Port" provides spectacular and enchanting views of the Firth of Clyde and the rolling farm lands and which surrounds it.
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Dunfermline Golf Club
Dunfermline, The Kingdom of Fife
18 holes, 6121 yards, SSS 70, par 72 A gently undulating parkland course designed by J R Stutt.
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Drumoig Golf Course
St Andrews, The Kingdom of Fife
18 Hole - Par 72 Championship Course
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Greenock, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
Greenock Whinhill is a moorland course set above the town with panoramic views over the River Clyde. There are also great views of the local countryside from the majority of the holes, which provides a stirring backdrop to your round.
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Strathmore, Rannaleroch Golf Course
Alyth, Perthshire
The Rannaleroch Course is set in rolling parkland with fantastic views over the beautiful valley of Strathmore. It is a challenge to low handicappers, yet forgiving for beginners.
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Vaul Golf Club Tiree
Tiree, Argyll & The Isles
Golfing in Tiree? Visit Vaul Golf Club. Club Hire available and we also have 7 day visitor memberships available.
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Clubs to Hire Scotland
Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh & The Lothians
We provide the latest Golf Club equipment from the top manufacturers available for rental throughout Scotland. We offer a wide range of options to accommodate most golfers.
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South Ronaldsay Golf Club
Orkney, Orkney
South Ronaldsay Golf Club
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Innerleithen, The Scottish Borders
Innerleithen golf course is a nine hole course located in the Scottish Borders.
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More Scottish golf
From golf in St Andrews to stunning golf hotels, find out more about Scottish golf. Get the most out of your golf holiday in Scotland with these useful links.

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