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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
Find courses and links in East Lothian.

Dumfries & Galloway
Explore courses in Dumfries & Galloway.

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

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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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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King James VI Golf Club
Perth, Perthshire
18 holes, 6038 yards, SSS 69, par 70 The River Tay runs through the 'Fair City' of Perth, one of the most picturesque towns in Scotland.
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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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Newton Stewart Golf Club
Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway
This 18 hole parkland course sits on the edge of the Galloway Forest Park with spectacular views towards mountainous Cairnsmore and across scenic Wigtown Bay.
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Portpatrick Golf Club - Dinvin & Dunskey Courses
Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway
Dumfries & Galloway’s most complete golf facility including the championship Dunskey course, the par 3 Dinvin course and an extensive range of practice facilities.
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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.
View Details : Kirkcudbright Golf ClubSt Medan Golf Club
Whithorn, Dumfries & Galloway
Scotland’s most southerly golf course, situated on the shores of Luce Bay, St Medan offers an interesting and challenging game for novices and experienced golfers alike.
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St Andrews Links New Course
St Andrews, The Kingdom of Fife
The oldest 'new' course in the world, the second course at the Home of Golf was built by Old Tom Morris; 'Keeper of the Greens', in 1895.
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Aberdour Golf Course
Aberdour, The Kingdom of Fife
Parkland, 18 holes, 5,460 yards, SSS 66, Par 67.
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Milngavie, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
Undoubtedly one of the most popular courses in the Milngavie area is Clober. This is a real golfer's club, with a genuine golfer's clubhouse atmosphere.
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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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Nexgen Golf Ltd.
Cumbernauld, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
Nexgen Golf is an indoor golf simulator centre and golf academy based in Cumbernauld. We use Trackman technology to power our 4 extra large golf bays and have an onsite pro shop with lessons, junior academy and club fitting available.
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One Under
Glasgow, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
Two Crazy Golf Course & Race Track with a Bar serving drinks & cocktails
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Wellsgreen Golf Range
Leven, The Kingdom of Fife
Wellsgreen is a golf range boasting Toptracer technology, a 6 hole par three golf course, tuition, club fitting, a golf shop and a busy restaurant.
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Prestwick St Cuthbert Golf Club
Prestwick, Ayrshire & Arran
A private members golf club in the heart of Prestwick, open to new members and visitors where a warm welcome awaits.
View Details : Prestwick St Cuthbert Golf ClubBeith Golf Club
Beith, Ayrshire & Arran
Beith is a hilly parkland course with spectacular views over the Clyde Coast and surrounding areas.
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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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Comrie Golf Club
Comrie, Perthshire
Comrie Golf course is situated in the most beautiful part of Perthshire and close to the village.
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Craigie Hill Golf Club
Perth, Perthshire
Founded in 1911, Craigie Hill is a Club steeped in history.
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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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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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Prestwick Golf Club
Prestwick, Ayrshire & Arran
The Ayrshire course holds a special place in the golfing history books, having been the venue for the first-ever Open Championship back in 1860.
View Details : Prestwick Golf ClubBishopbriggs Golf Club
Bishopbriggs, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
Visiting golfers welcome.
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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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