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, 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 make this region increasingly attractive for all.  Best of all, it rarely needs the advance planning of the other regions.