Travel from Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Inverness Hotel to Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club and return without stops is approx. 25 minutes each way. 

Playing golf at Nairn Golf Club offers a classic Highland links experience that combines traditional design with outstanding natural beauty. Founded in 1887, Nairn is widely regarded as one of Scotland’s finest links courses and has hosted numerous prestigious championships, including the Walker Cup.

Set along the shores of the Moray Firth, the course features firm, fast-running fairways, superbly positioned bunkers, and gently undulating greens that reward precision and intelligent shot selection. Accuracy from the tee is essential, as heather, gorse, and strategically placed hazards quickly punish wayward shots. Coastal winds add an ever-changing challenge, demanding adaptability and thoughtful course management throughout the round.

Nairn strikes a near-perfect balance between challenge and enjoyment, offering a fair but exacting test for golfers of all standards. With its rich history, immaculate conditioning, and welcoming club atmosphere, Nairn Golf Club delivers an authentic and memorable Scottish links experience.

Travel from Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Inverness Hotel to Tain Golf Club and return without stops is approx. 50 minutes each way.

Playing golf at Tain Golf Club in the Scottish Highlands is a memorable blend of classic links golf and dramatic coastal scenery. Founded in 1890 and refined by Old Tom Morris, the course offers a traditional out-and-back layout along the Dornoch Firth. Firm fairways, natural undulations, and ever-changing coastal winds demand creativity and strategic shot-making rather than brute power. The front nine gently tests accuracy, while the back nine brings the sea more into play, rewarding confident iron shots and touch around the greens.

Wildlife, wide skies, and views across the water enhance the sense of calm and connection to nature. Despite its historic pedigree, Tain remains welcoming and unpretentious, with a friendly clubhouse and strong local character. It is a course that challenges golfers of all levels while celebrating the timeless charm and purity of Highland links golf.

Travel from Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Inverness Hotel to Brora Golf Club and return without stops is approx. 1 hour 30 minutes each way.

Playing golf at Brora Golf Club is a step back in time and one of the most charming and authentic links experiences in Scotland. Founded in 1891 and redesigned by James Braid, Brora is renowned for its traditional out-and-back layout and wonderfully natural setting along the North Sea coast.

The course features narrow fairways, small, fast greens, and classic bunkering that demand accuracy and imagination rather than power. Coastal winds play a constant role, while the firm turf encourages low, running approaches and creative shot-making. Adding to Brora’s unique character are the local sheep that roam the course, acting as natural lawnmowers and enhancing its timeless appeal.

Brora is less about length and more about strategy, rhythm, and respect for classic links principles. With its friendly atmosphere, rich heritage, and unspoilt surroundings, Brora Golf Club offers a pure and memorable golfing experience that captures the very soul of traditional Scottish links golf.

Travel from Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Inverness Hotel to Royal Dornoch Golf Club and return without stops is approx. 1 hour each way.

Playing golf at Royal Dornoch Golf Club is widely regarded as one of the purest and most rewarding links experiences in the world. Founded in 1877, the Championship Course consistently ranks among the very best golf courses globally and is revered for its natural beauty and uncompromising design.

Set beside the Dornoch Firth, the course features elevated tees, rolling fairways, deep revetted bunkers, and famously contoured greens that demand precise approach play and confident putting. Accuracy and imagination are essential, as subtle slopes and ever-changing coastal winds influence every shot. Despite its formidable reputation, Royal Dornoch is remarkably fair, rewarding well-struck shots while punishing careless play.

The setting is both dramatic and serene, with expansive views across the firth and surrounding Highlands. Combined with the club’s understated atmosphere and rich tradition, a round at Royal Dornoch delivers a timeless, authentic links experience and represents a true pilgrimage for serious golfers visiting Scotland.

Travel from Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Inverness Hotel to Nairn Dunbar Golf Club and return without stops is approx. 25 minutes each way.

Playing golf at Nairn Dunbar Golf Club on Scotland’s Moray Firth is a classic links experience that blends challenge, history, and stunning coastal scenery. The course, founded in 1899, offers firm, fast fairways shaped by sea winds that demand strategic shot-making rather than raw power. Its traditional out-and-back layout features natural undulations, deep bunkers, and subtly contoured greens that reward creativity and local knowledge. 

Views across the firth to the Black Isle and distant mountains add to the sense of place, while wildlife and the ever-changing light enhance the round. Nairn Dunbar is playable for all abilities, yet it tests even skilled golfers when the wind rises, especially on exposed holes near the shoreline. The welcoming clubhouse and friendly atmosphere reflect Highland hospitality, making the experience as memorable off the course as on it. It is authentic, understated, and richly satisfying.

Travel from Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Inverness Hotel to Golfspie Golf Club and another 4 hours from Golfspie Golf Club to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Edinburgh 

Playing golf at Golspie Golf Club offers a memorable Highland links experience set against the dramatic backdrop of the Dornoch Firth and Ben Bhraggie. Founded in 1889, the course combines traditional seaside links with heathland elements, creating variety and strategic interest throughout the round. Firm fairways, natural humps, and well-placed bunkers reward thoughtful positioning, while the ever-present coastal winds demand adaptability and control.

Several holes run close to the shoreline, providing sweeping views across the firth and a strong sense of connection to the landscape. The course is welcoming to golfers of all abilities, yet its subtle challenges ensure it never feels easy. Wildlife, open skies, and the quiet rhythm of the Highlands enhance the experience, making each round feel unhurried and authentic. A friendly clubhouse and warm local hospitality complete a round that captures the character and charm of Scottish links golf.

It is approx. 20 to 30 minutes travel from the Holiday Inn Express Hotel to Edinburgh Airport.