Experience the Highlands of Scotland
Big skies, sea air and open spaces. The Highlands bring together dramatic coastlines, quiet glens and lively towns to create a natural fit for links golf, unhurried days out and evenings well spent.
Golf, first and foremost
Links golf is the Highlands at its most authentic. Firm turf, wind in play and views that stay with you. Within easy reach you’ll find three distinct experiences: Royal Dornoch’s revered links, Nairn’s shoreline strategy and Cabot Highlands’ modern drama , all of which are ideal for a two or three round break.
Exploring the Landscape
From the Moray and Dornoch Firths to heathered hills and ancient pinewoods, the scenery changes by the mile. Shoreline paths, wide beaches and low-tide flats give way to winding single-track and long views. Castles, kirks and standing stones sit where sea and land meet, and sunsets can stretch late into the evening in summer.
Towns
Inverness is the region’s hub. Compact, walkable, and with the River Ness at its heart. Along the coast, Dornoch and Nairn offer easygoing days by the water, cafés and independent shops. Out and back drives are simple: you’re rarely far from a view, a walk or a stretch of sand.
Food, Drinks & Whisky
The larder is local: seafood from nearby harbours, venison and game in season, soft fruits and dairy from the Black Isle and beyond. Pubs and hotel dining rooms keep things relaxed; fine dining spots showcase the same produce with more theatre. Distillery tours and well-stocked bars make it easy to explore Speyside and Highland whisky styles, and for many, a day ends with a dram.
Ready to make a plan?
Build your trip around the courses, then layer in walks, a distillery visit and a coastal drive. Pick a hotel that fits your pace whether that’s in-town convenience or country-house calm.
