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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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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.
Golf accommodation ideas
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Accommodation with golf nearby
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5-Star & luxury hotels in Scotland
Money no object? Splurge on one of Scotland's luxury hotels which are among the finest in the world.
15 Stunning golf hotels in Scotland
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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.

Moray Speyside
Play unforgettable golf across the Moray Firth and Speyside.
East Lothian
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Dumfries & Galloway
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Carnoustie (Dundee & Angus)
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Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire golf
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Perthshire
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Orkney & Shetland
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Find a course in Scotland

Helensburgh Golf Club
Helensburgh, Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valley
Welcome to Helensburgh Golf Club With stunning panoramic views across the Clyde Estuary towards Arran and over the Loch Lomond to the Trossachs, our exciting moorland course has been described as 'One of the Best Moorland Courses in the West of Scotland'
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Carnoustie - Buddon Links Golf Course
Carnoustie, Dundee & Angus
The newest course at Carnoustie and an enjoyable test of golf. With outstanding beach and sea views this course is not one to be missed.
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Mypro Golf Camp - St Andrews
St Andrews, The Kingdom of Fife
Located in St Andrews, the world-famous Home of Golf, Mypro Golf Camp is ALL. ABOUT. GOLF. With a strong focus on technique and performance, Mypro Golf Camp is the best training golf experience for a young golfer. At camp, juniors play golf all day long while making new friends and lifelong memories.
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South Queensferry, Edinburgh & The Lothians
Dundas Park, situated in South Queensferry in West Lothian is a moderately undulating parkland course that's not too demanding on the legs, but still provides a worthy test to your golfing skills.
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Kirkcudbright Golf Club
Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway
With panoramic views over Kirkcudbright Artists Town, its harbour and the Dee Estuary, Kirkcudbright Golf Course is an 18 hole parkland course of exceptional quality. Good greens all year round.
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Lockerbie Golf Course
Lockerbie, Dumfries & Galloway
Founded in 1889, the original 9 hole course at Lockerbie was designed by legendary James Braid, extended nearly 100 years later when a further 9 holes were added.
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Gullane Golf Club - No. 1 Course
Gullane, Edinburgh & The Lothians
Welcome to Gullane Golf Club - Course No. 1, host of the 2015 Scottish Open, won by Rickie Fowler.
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St Andrews Links Balgove Course
St Andrews, The Kingdom of Fife
This 1520 yard nine-hole course has bunkers and a double green and offers a real golfing experience to children and beginners.
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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.
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Rosemount Golf Course
Blairgowrie, Perthshire
James Braid made alterations to the original layout of Alister MacKenzie to produce one of the finest and most beautiful inland courses in the British Isles.
View Details : Rosemount Golf CourseFereneze Golf Club
Barrhead, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
Situated on the Fereneze Braes in Barrhead, Fereneze is a moorland course with breathtaking views over the Clyde valley and beyond.
View Details : Fereneze Golf ClubKirkintilloch Golf Course
Kirkintilloch, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
The opening couple of holes are a good test with tree-lined fairways and plenty of bunkers to keep you busy.
View Details : Kirkintilloch Golf CourseCawder, Keir Golf Course
Bishopbriggs, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
The second course to be added to Cawder Golf Club.
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Dunbar Golf Course
Dunbar, Edinburgh & The Lothians
The site of the present course at Dunbar is said to have been chosen by Oliver Cromwell for the camp to rest his troops before the Battle of Dunbar in 1650.
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Johnstone, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
Cochrane Castle is the Johnstone club where some Scottish notables such as Barclay Howard, Dean Robertson and John Caven all started out.
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The Montgomery
Kinross, Perthshire
The Montgomery lies in beautiful, unspoilt parkland bordering Loch Leven. Undulating greens, streams ponds and enticing tree-lined fairways provide a challenging activity to both low and high handicap golfers alike.
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Askernish Golf Club
Askernish, The Outer Hebrides
An "Old Tom Morris" natural links, 18 hole golf course.
View Details : Askernish Golf ClubMuckhart Golf Club
Muckhart, Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valley
Centrally located and close to major cities easy access by road. The course provides magnificent views while enjoying your round of golf. Close to Gleneagles and other major golfing destinations. Described by Peter Allis as a "hidden gem".
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Mark Alexander Photography / writer
Kinross, Perthshire
Mark Alexander is an international, award-winning photographer and established journalist.
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Keith, The Highlands
AKH Golf offers professional golf photography services across Scotland, capturing unforgettable moments on the course, breathtaking landscapes, and golf events. We work with golf clubs, tour operators, and visiting golfers to deliver high-quality imagery for personal keepsakes and marketing.
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Biggar Park Golf Course
Biggar, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
There aren't too many golf course in Scotland, never mind the world, that lay claim to their course record being held by a former Ryder Cup player and Open Champion.
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Newtonmore Golf Club
Newtonmore, The Highlands
Set beside the River Spey with the Monadhliath and Grampian Mountains all around this is a comparatively flat, easy-walking parkland course that presents a good, strong challenge.
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Kings Golf Club
Inverness, The Highlands
The Kings Golf Club was established in 2019 anddesigned by Stuart Rennie. Originally Torvean Golf Club, due to Highland council Investment in to the Inverness West Link and redevelopment of the area a new Club House was built and an 18 Hole Championship Golf Course with a driving range and practice area. Rated 74th in Scotland by Top 100 Golf Courses and 12th in the North of Scotland.
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Edinburgh, Edinburgh & The Lothians
Executive Golf Tours won the European Tour Operator Award, has China Approved Destination Status with Visit Britain Tourism and a flawless Old Course St Andrews booking record.
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