Golf in the Cairngorms National Park, Highlands

With some of the most scenic backdrops in the country, the Cairngorms golf courses are not to be missed! The National Park has a great choice of both 9 and 18-hole courses.

In the west of the Park, the 9-hole courses of Carrbridge, Craggan and Abernethy Golf Club have plenty of character and will challenge even the most demanding player. Newtonmore Golf Course is set alongside the fast-flowing River Spey whilst the course at Grantown on Spey has soaring mountains and beautiful woodland as its backdrop. The Boat of Garten Golf Course is as demanding as it is lovely, set against the backdrop of stunning Cairn Gorm, while Kingussie Golf Club offers both stunning views and period charm.

In the east of the Park, the Royal Deeside villages of Ballater and Braemar offer 18-hole courses. Braemar is the highest 18-hole course in Britain at 1,200 feet above sea-level (the highest 9-hole course is just up the road at Dalmunzie). The greens are some of the finest in the area and the course will test golfers of any standard. Ballater golf course lies next to the River Dee and offers stunning views of Lochnagar and a warm welcome in the club house. Whichever courses you choose, you are assured of a warm welcome and excellent clubhouse facilities.

Aviemore and the Cairngorms Golf Pass
The Aviemore and the Cairngorms Golf Pass is your personal invitation to experience any or all of the seven golf courses in in the Aviemore area in the Cairngorms National Park. It allows you to play on any of the seven unique range of golf courses with the stunning natural backdrop of the Cairngorm Mountains. The pass is available at seven of our golf courses for just £15. It entitles you to a 30% discount at any of these great courses valid for the year. Each course can be played once (18 holes) over the year. The Golf Pass can be purchased at any of the seven local courses. The only courses in the area not included in the pass are the Macdonald's Spey Valley Course at Dalfaber, Aviemore and the Ballater and Braemar courses in Royal Deeside. When you buy the pass you get a voucher with a reference number on it. You can buy the pass at each of the 7 courses and book your tee times over the phone with the golf pass stating the reference number on the voucher.

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Local Accomodation

Looking for accommodation near to the course of your choice? Click on the course below and look up 'nearby accommodation' on the bottom left of the next page. Or just use the search features over on the left hand side of this page.

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1. Boat of Garten Golf and Tennis Club

Designed by one of the grand-masters of golf course architecture, James Braid, 'The Boat' is set alongside the River Spey in the heart of the Cairngor... more >

Nethybridge Road
Boat of Garten
t: 01479 831282

2. Abernethy Golf Club

Established in 1893, Abernethy Golf Club has 9 challenging holes built on natural moorland bordered by the ancient pines of the Abernethy Forest. Casu... more >

Abernethy Golf Club
NethyBridge
t: 01479 821305

3. Carrbridge Golf Club

A warm Highland welcome awaits visitors, members and guests at Carrbridge Golf Club, a delightful 9-hole Highland Gem course with some of the most spe... more >

Inverness Road
Carrbridge
t: 01479 841623

4. Kingussie Golf Club

Golf has been played at Kingussie since 1891. In 1908 Kingussie sought the advice of Harry Vardon and extended the course to 18 holes. While some impr... more >

Gynack Road
Kingussie
t: 01540 661600

5. Macdonald Aviemore Resort - Spey Valley Golf Course

With some of the best views in the world, the Spey Valley Championship Golf Course is a golfer's dream, with heather-lined fairways, riverside walks a... more >

Dalfaber
Aviemore
t: 0844 8799152

6. The Fun House

Visit Scotland Kids will love the Funhouse at Hilton Coylumbridge, packed full of activities to keep the whole family entertained! Watch out for Cyril and friends in... more >

Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel
Coylumbridge
Aviemore
t: 01479 813081

7. Craggan Golf Course

User friendly golf course set on the banks of the river Spey with fine views of the Cairngorms and the Cromdale hills. Pay and play, no handicaps requ... more >

Craggan Fishery and Golf Course
Craggan
Grantown on Spey
t: 01479 873283

8. Grantown on Spey Golf Club

Situated in the Cairngorms National Park, the course measures 5710 yards, with a par of 70 and Standard Scratch Score of 68. Though not long, it prese... more >

Golf Course Road
Grantown on Spey
t: 01479 872079

9. Newtonmore Golf Club

The golf course, which mostly lies along the banks of the River Spey in the heart of Monarch of the Glen country is surrounded by some of the most dra... more >

Golf Course Road
Newtonmore
t: 01540 673878