Golf Breaks & Holidays in Inverness & the Highlands
Inverness and the Highlands golf holidays focus on traditional Scottish links golf in a quieter part of the country. Based around Inverness, the region offers access to a small number of highly regarded courses set along the Moray Firth and surrounding Highland coastline.
The area suits golfers who prefer quality over quantity, with manageable travel between courses and a slower pace than Scotland’s busier golfing regions.
- Featuring championship courses
- Easily accessible to Inverness
- Beautiful scenery
- Loch Ness nearby
- Home to Royal Dornoch
- Well-appointed accommodation
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About Inverness & the Highlands Golf Holidays
Golf in the Highlands is shaped by natural terrain and coastal conditions, offering a traditional test that rewards thoughtful play. The standout venue in the region is the Royal Dornoch Golf Club – Championship Course, widely regarded as one of the finest links courses in the world and a highlight of any Scottish golf itinerary.
Supporting courses such as Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club provide classic links golf on the Moray Firth, while Castle Stuart Golf Links adds a modern championship layout close to Inverness, known for hosting professional tournaments and offering a strong coastal test.
Accommodation in the region is well suited to golfers, with bases ranging from links-side hotels to city and resort options. Royal Golf Hotel Dornoch offers direct access to the championship links, while Kingsmills Hotel provides a comfortable city base close to Inverness. Further south, Macdonald Aviemore Resort suits golfers combining Highland golf with wider countryside exploration.
Together, Inverness and the Highlands provide a focused and rewarding golf holiday experience, ideal for golfers seeking traditional links golf, scenic surroundings and a slower, more relaxed pace.
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The region offers traditional Scottish golf in a quieter setting, with highly regarded courses set within natural coastal and Highland landscapes.
Golf in the Highlands is largely links-based, shaped by natural terrain and coastal conditions, rewarding strategic and thoughtful play.
Standout courses include the Royal Dornoch Golf Club – Championship Course, alongside respected links such as Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club and Castle Stuart Golf Links.
Accommodation ranges from links-side hotels like the Royal Golf Hotel Dornoch to city-based options such as the Kingsmills Hotel, with additional resort-style stays available nearby.
The main golfing season runs from late spring through early autumn, when longer daylight hours and milder conditions suit links golf.
Yes. While distances are greater than in some regions, courses are typically combined into relaxed itineraries focused on quality rounds rather than high volume.
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Golf Courses in Inverness & the Highlands
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Golf Hotels in Inverness & the Highlands
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- Royal Dornoch Golf Club Onsite
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- Close to Dornoch Beach
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