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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.
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
Discover stunning golf hotels in Scotland and resorts you can stay in.
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

Green Valley Golf Academy - Golf Course & Driving Range
Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway
Welcome to Green Valley Golf Academy where you can enjoy our 6 hole golf course, driving range and newly installed Footgolf all within a beautifully landscaped course. Enjoy home cooking in our welcoming café with outstanding views.
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Gleddoch Golf Club
Langbank, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
Gleddoch Golf Club sits on a stunning 360 acre estate within the Gleddoch Hotel & Spa Resort, offering spectacular views and a tranquil atmosphere despite being only 20 mins from Glasgow. On-site facilities include our Pro Shop, buggy/club hire, tuition, personalised club fitting, Academy course and our soon-to-be-opened all-weather 16-bay driving range and putting studio.
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Banchory Golf Club
Banchory, Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Set above the banks of the River Dee our picturesque par 69, 18 hole golf course offers a challenge with it's strategically placed bunkers and mature native trees providing a test that even the most accomplished players can embrace.
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The Royal Scottish Shipping Line - Ayrshire & Arran Cruises
Mull, Argyll & The Isles
Cruise around the best coast in the world in comfort and luxury! A unique luxury Superyacht cruise experience in the West Coast of Scotland. Exclusive use or per cabin charter with 6 luxury cabins. Whisky, History and Golf cruises included. The only 199T Superyacht in the country available for private charter, corporate cruises and scheduled cruises. Everything you would expect from a luxury cruise and more. Visit Scotland in style and enjoy a leisurely cruise to some of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. All of our cruises offer spectacular sights at every turn and are a feast for the soul.
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Banchory Lodge
Banchory, Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Banchory Lodge is the perfect location on the banks of the River Dee. You can fish in front of the hotel. There is a wealth of activities in the area including, shooting, golfing, walking and cycling.
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Bruntsfield Links Golf Course
Edinburgh, Edinburgh & The Lothians
Bruntsfield is the fourth oldest golf club in the world, is an Open Qualifying course and only 3 miles from Edinburgh city centre.
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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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Selkirk Golf Club
Selkirk, The Scottish Borders
A traditional heathland course laid out across Selkirk Hill.
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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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Brechin Golf Course
Brechin, Dundee & Angus
Set among splendid Angus scenery midway between Dundee and Aberdeen, Brechin Golf Club is a relatively flat parkland layout which enjoys scenic views of the Grampians from many of its holes.
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Kingsbarns Golf Links
Crail, The Kingdom of Fife
Since it was opened in 2000 Kingsbarns Links has shot to stardom as one of the world's outstanding courses.
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Moffat Golf Club
Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway
It’s enviable location, high on Coats Hill overlooking the charming town of Moffat, makes this 18 hole course one of the region’s most scenic, providing spectacular views from its fairways and greens.
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St Andrews Links Eden Course
St Andrews, The Kingdom of Fife
Only slightly more forgiving than its contemporaries on the seaward side of the Links, the Eden Course was built in 1914 by Harry S. Colt whose use of natural boundaries and severe bunkers provides a course full of character.
View Details : St Andrews Links Eden CourseRoss Priory Golf Course
Gartocharn, Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valley
Ross Priory is a 9-hole course located at the University of Strathclyde's Recreational and Conference Centre, situated in 200 acres of parkland on the south east shoreline of Loch Lomond.
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Penicuik, Edinburgh & The Lothians
Just nine miles south of Edinburgh on the Peebles Road, Glencorse is a well-established, picturesque parkland course with a number of neat little challenges that will keep you on your toes throughout your round.
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Kemnay, Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Kintore is predominantly heathland in nature and covers a large area of land from the Don Basin, near the Clubhouse, to mature woodland at the far perimeters.
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Cathkin Braes Golf Course
Cambuslang, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
Cathkin Braes is a delightful 6,208 yard moorland course located just to the east of the conservation village of Carmunnock and seven miles from Glasgow Airport. The original nine holes were set out in 1888 around the Roman Camp on Cathkin Braes.
View Details : Cathkin Braes Golf CourseLochmaben Golf Club
Lochmaben, Dumfries & Galloway
If Robert the Bruce had been a golfer, this would have been his home course. The site of his castle is close to the second green, and from the third hole you can see the remains of the defensive motte.
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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.
View Details : Clubs to Hire ScotlandAnstruther Golf Club
Anstruther, The Kingdom of Fife
Anstruther was founded in 1890 and has seen many changes over the years, from a seven hole course with trenches through the middle and poles scattered over the greens, to stop gliders landing during the war.
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Cawder Golf Club - Cawder Course
Bishopbriggs, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
James Braid, the legendary golf course architect, was engaged to design the original layout which was opened officially in May,1934, and which has been plagued by reconstruction throughout its existence.
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Duff House Royal Golf Club
Banff, Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Designed by the brilliant golf architect, Dr Alistair McKenzie, of Augusta fame, the course is a flat and beautifully manicured parkland course with little rough.
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Lauder, The Scottish Borders
Lauder Golf Course consists of nine holes measuring 6, 049-yards with a par of 72. Willie Park Jnr first laid it out in 1896. He holds the professional record for Lauder of 70, which he set in 1905.
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Lochview Family Golf Centre
Coatbridge, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
18 Hole Park Land Golf Course presents a challenge to Golfers of all abilities.
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