Golf View Hotel

Nairn Dunbar Golf Club is found only a 10 minute from the town of Nairn. Smiles to welcome you in the clubhouse and on the course you will be greeted by splendid views out to the Moray Firth.

The course has a relatively gentile and friendly opening cluster of holes, Nairn Dunbar then quickly shows it’s teeth with a flurry or strong par 4s. You are then met by the par 3 eighth hole “Bodie”, a devilishly short and blind hole, with 4 deep bunkers defending the front of the minute green. If you do manage to find the putting surface from the tee, your birdie put will not be a long one.

After turning for home, you will need to navigate your shots round the trees, away from the gorse and definitely away from the pot bunkers. Measuring at 6800 yards, you will need to make the most of the run offered off the firm ground and it is very common to see members utilising the “Texas wedge” from well off the putting surface.

Distance From Course: 2 miles

Castle Stuart is a traditional links golf course conceived to be to the Highlands what Turnberry is to Ayrshire and Gleaneagles is to Perthshire.  It debuted at number 56 in Golf Magazines best courses in the world and has been host to the prestigious Scottish open since 2011.  The outstanding quality of the course is matched only by the breathtaking views from virtually every hole and the beautiful art deco style clubhouse.  Castle Stuart is set to become a world class destination with a specially designed golf hotel with Spa and resort ownership lodges coming soon.  

Distance From Course: 9 miles

Nairn has hosted many important amateur and professional Championships during its 125 year history and is regarded as among Scotland’s best golf courses – quite an accolade in a country that has so many of the world’s great links. 

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Distance From Course: 1 miles

Fortrose & Rosemarkie is the 15th Oldest golf club in the world and this is evident in its classic links design. Located on the Chanonry Peninsula in the North of Scotland, it is surrounded on both sides by the Moray Firth which offers golfers breathtakingly scenic views. Heading out on the front 9 into the prevailing wind, Fortrose & Rosemarkie offers a real test with strategically placed bunkers that require some thought to ensure you avoid them. The greens are classic links design with subtle undulations requiring maximum concentration. 

While not overly long, Fortrose & Rosemarkie is protected by the wind so hope for a calm day and you may find the course very playable. Catch it on a tough day and you may be hoping to catch a glimpse of the dolphins that surround the peninsula in the Moray Firth.

Fortrose & Rosemarkie has been host to some of the best National Championships there are and this is testament to the condition and layout of this wonderful true links golf course. The clubhouse is as hospitable as you will find anywhere in the world and we recommend trying the locally caught fish & chips if you have the chance.
 

Distance From Course: 8 miles