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Royal Dornoch (Championship)

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Royal Dornoch (Championship)

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Royal Dornoch, Highlands

Royal Dornoch, Home to Donald Ross, treats you to some of the finest links turf on Earth.  From the ‘gentle handshake’ opening hole to the tabletop second green, Royal Dornoch immediately introduces you to the delightful variation found on the property. The views across the Dornoch Firth make the experience immeasurably memorable.  It’s one of Scotland’s, nay the world’s, finest golf courses.

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Curated Highlands Trips

This region unveils mountain views, sandy beaches, and most importantly, three of GOLF.com’s World Top 100: Royal Dornoch, Cruden Bay, and Cabot Highlands (Castle Stuart). The Scottish Highlands continue to expand on a golfing front with Cabot Highlands opening Old Petty in late 2025 and Trump International adding the MacLeod Course.

Without question, combining the Aberdeen and Inverness areas is the most under-visited part of Scotland, and it’s hard to figure out why.  In addition to the World Top 100s, Royal Aberdeen, Nairn and Brora are must-plays.  They can be supplemented further by Murcar Links, Moray (Old), Tain and Golspie.

Away from the golf, Whisky is the region’s biggest industry, with many nearby distilleries including Tomatin and Glenmorangie providing you with the true Scottish experience.  Loch Ness spills into the North Sea at Inverness, with an abundance of castles, ancient battlegrounds and fine restaurants featuring the best of Scotland’s natural larder – all within a stone’s throw of the golf courses.

The Scottish Highlands reveal Scotland’s golfing wilderness, which, when paired with Five-Star accommodation, makes this region increasingly attractive for all.  Best of all, it rarely needs the advanced planning of the other regions.

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