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. In the south of the Park enjoy a round on Blair Atholl's James Braid designed course with its fair share of surprises despite only being 9 holes.
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 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 up to 30% discount at any of these great courses valid for the year, plus Braemar Golf Club is offering a 20% discount for holders of the pass. 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, Dalmunzie, Blair Atholl and the Ballater Course 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.
The Cairngorms National Park is proud to host to the Tomatin Distillery Scottish Nine Hole Open at Carrbridge Golf Club, please click here for more details.
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
Established in 1898 Boat of Garten Golf Club is a beautiful 18-hole heathland golf course set alongside the River Spey in the heart of the magnificent... more >
Nethybridge Road
Boat of Garten
t: 01479 831282
2. 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
3. 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
4. Braemar Golf Club
Braemar Golf Club is the highest 18-hole golf course in Scotland with some of the finest greens in the area. The course is a mixture of parkland and ... more >
Cluniebank Road
Braemar
t: 013397 41618
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
Grantown on Spey
t: 01479 873283
10. Ballater Golf Club
18-hole golf course in Ballater on Royal Deeside.
Victoria Road,
Royal Deeside,
Ballater
(tel: 013397 55567)
11. Blair Atholl Golf Club
Invertilt Road, Blair Atholl (tel: 01796 481407)
12. Dalmunzie Golf Course
Dalmunzie Golf Course, Spittal of Glenshee (tel: 01250 885 224)
13. Spey Valley Championship Golf Course
Green Fees March and November £45 (Fourball rate £140)
- April and Oct £55 (Fourball £180) May
Spey Valley Golf Course Pro Shop,
Dalfaber Drive,
Aviemore
(tel: 01479 811 725)
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