The coast around Aberdeen and Grampian boasts some wonderful links and seaside golf courses. This itinerary follows the A90 around the coast exploring some real coastal gems.
Aberdeen is about 2 hours drive from Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness. Alternatively you can fly direct to Aberdeen Airport and pick up a car from there.
Start your journey by driving about 30 minutes south of Aberdeen city to the coastal town of Stonehaven that nestles beneath the majestic Dunottar Castle - used in Mel Gibson's "Hamlet". Play Stonehaven Golf Course, a golf course that embraces the natural beauty of lush inland and merges it with clifftop views that are guaranteed to take your breath away.
Then travel north again on the A90 towards Bridge of Don, a stone's throw from Aberdeen city and home to Murcar Golf Course. This links course is a real test of golf with undulating fairways and views across the sea and over Aberdeen. It was designed by Archie Simpson and opened in 1909. It also neighbours with Royal Aberdeen Golf Course where Tom Watson won the 2005 senior British Open.
Next stop on your journey along the coast is to the pretty town of Cruden Bay. Cruden Bay Golf Course is internationally renowned and is one of the best golf courses in Scotland and showcases traditional Scottish golf as it should be. The subtly contoured greens and magnificent panoramic views will make your visit to Cruden Bay a most memorable one.
Continue up to the northern tip and arrive in Fraserburgh, little over 30 minutes drive from Cruden Bay. Fraserburgh is an old fishing port and is home to the Lighthouse Museum. You will find a warm welcome at the seaside Fraserburgh Golf Club. The James Braid designed links course is a real test with the wind and substantial dunes set to challenge you all the way to the 19th hole!
Journey along the A98 to the aptly named Scottish village of Macduff where Royal Tarlair awaits to welcome you. Royal Tarlair is a cliff-top parkland course which presents a challenge for the more serious golfer, and offers enjoyable golf in an ideal setting for the not so serious.
Your coastal encounter will finish with you playing at Moray Old Course or Moray New Course beautifully set out right on the shores of the Moray Firth at Lossiemouth. Both courses are two splendid 18 hole golf courses where good shots will be rewarded. The favourable climate on the Moray Firth allows golf to be played in Lossiemouth practically every day of the year. And at certain times of the year, you may be able to enjoy the sight of dolphins & porpoises playing in the Firth.
Why not return to Aberdeen following the Castle & Whisky Trail through the heart of Aberdeenshire.
