Golf in the Highlands
For the golfing enthusiast, the Spey Valley is blessed with a number of delightful, challanging and famous courses. Visitors may play Grantown, Nethybridge, Carrbridge, Boat of Garten, Kingussie, Newtonmore and Craggan courses at special rates whilst visiting the area (course details listed below). Other notable courses include Aviemore, Forres, Inverness and Elgin and for the dedicated golfer, Nairn, The Moray (Lossiemounth) and Royal Dornach provide the opprtunity for players to enjoy a particularly memorable round.
Abernethy
Golf Club tel: 01479 821 305 |
Located on the B970 road between Grantown on Spey and Coylumbridge, just north of Nethybridge. On many days, it is possible to "walk on", without a reserved tee time. It is a traditional Highland golf course, built on natural moorland, and surrounded by majestic pine trees. The course offers a great variety of shot making for the low handicapper or for the casual visitor. The clubhouse (unlicensed) serves snacks, home baking and refreshments. |
Boat of Garten
Golf Club tel: 01479 831 282 |
Established in 1898 and designed by one of the grand-masters of golf course architecture - James Braid, "The Boat" is not only a demanding test of sporting skill but also a magnificent setting for the game. Gents - par 70, Ladies – par 71. |
| Craggan Golf and
Fisheries Craggan Farm Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3NT tel: 01479 873 283 |
Craggan golf course and fisheries are situated near the River Spey one mile south of Grantown-on-Spey. Tickets are sold in the clubhouse where snacks, light meals and equipment hire are also available. The golf course and fishing lochs are specially designed to be accessible and practicable for young or old, experienced or beginner, in fact we will provide the necessary expertise to start you off with your very first instruction if you should so wish. We will show you the intricacies of fly fishing and the rudiments of hitting a golf ball. |
| Carrbridge Golf
Club Inverness Road Carrbridge PH23 3AU tel: 01479 841 623 email: katie@carrbridgegolf.co.uk web: www.carrbridgegolf.com |
Carrbridge Golf Club was formed in 1980 but there has been a Golf Course on this site for many years.The course has been moulded around the natural contours of the land and so offers few man made hazards.Burns abound and there is water somewhere on every hole.The course rises to about 1000 feet to present excellent views of the Cairngorm Mountains. |
Grantown-on-Spey
Golf Club tel: 01479 872 079 |
Situated in the Cairngorms National Park, the course measures 5710 yards, with a par of 70 and Standard Scratch Score of 68. Though not long, it presents a fair challenge for every calibre of golfer. It is naturally split into three distinct sections - Holes 1 to 6 are played over flat parkland, holes 7 to 12 through moderately hilly woodland, whilst holes 13 to 18 reverts to undulating parkland. |
| Newtonmore Golf
Club Golf Course Road Newtonmore tel: 01540 673 878 |
The golf course, which mostly lies along the banks of the River Spey in the heart of Monarch of the Glen country is surrounded by some of the most dramatic and beautiful highland scenery, a definite hazard for those trying to concentrate on their golf. |
Kingussie Golf Club tel:: 01540 661 374 |
Golf has been played at Kingussie since 1891.In 1908 Kingussie sought the advice of Harry Vardon and extended the course to 18 holes. While some improvements and modifications have been made the course is still very much as it was - Highland Golf at its very best ! Indeed, Kingussie offers exceptional quality and prides its value-for- money reputation. |
Craggan Fishery & Golf
Course Tel: 01479873283
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This little gem in the heart of Strathspey, in the Scottish Highlands, lies beside the river Spey with magnificent views of the Cairngom mountains and the Cromdale hills. With a length of 2400 yards it is just the place for a game of golf with family or friends in Scotland. Do not make the mistake of thinking that this is a pitch and putt course, it is a full size course in miniature with everything you would expect to find except length. It is therefore ideally suited to children and beginners and more than just a golf course in Scotland. |