Region: Aberdeen & North East
Golf-Link-Scotland Top 10 Aberdeen & North East Golf Courses. For a comprehensive listing of all the courses in this region of Scotland and the relevant contact information please scroll down the page.
- Ballater
- Cruden Bay
- Duff House Royal
- Fraserburgh
- Newmachar
- Peterhead
- Royal Aberdeen
- Royal Tarlair
Aberdeen & North East:
Long sunny days, low rainfall and pure water make this Scotland’s whisky country. Founded in 1797 Glen Garioch remains one of the oldest of the working distilleries in operation in Scotland. With castles galore on the unique Castle Trail, Aberdeen makes a great place to stay while you drink in your fill of some of the finest castles while you gain a great sense of this area’s truly remarkable and ever changing past.
Don’t be fooled when the view from the clubhouse at Ballater tricks you in to suggesting that the course is a flat one. Situated in Upper Deeside and established as a nine hole course in 1892 and later as an 18 hole course once again in Scotland you have to keep your attention on the ball, and not the scenery. Several of the holes lie temptingly near to the River Dee and the 5th demands an exact tee shot to avoid finding yourself in a spot of bother!
Cruden Bay Golf Course does not have excellent practice facilities for nothing – you will need them when you play on this golfing master-piece. You will encounter every golf shot possible, so will require all your ammunition when you take on this splendid example of a Scottish links course. Pitting your wits against knee high rough and some tower-like dunes not forgetting the odd burn just when you thought you’d seen it all. Try not to still be playing near to dusk as the ruins of Slains Castle believed to have inspired Bram Stoker as he wrote the “Dracula” novel, are also lurking in the background.
Duff House Royal Golf Club sits on the Moray Firth coast between Inverness and Aberdeen. It’s a flat park-land 18 hole golf course established in 1909 with a very tricky ninth hole. Hitting it too long and pulled will find you in the river, while there is a tempting bunker just waiting for you if you’re not careful.
Fraserburgh Golf Club is the seventh oldest golf club in the world, dating back to 1780. In fact in 1613 the parish records state that a young man named John Burnett received punishment for being caught playing golf on a Sunday. Fraserburgh is a testing seaside links on the north eastern tip with a tricky seventh hole which slopes from back to front.
Newmachar has two courses - Hawkshill is heathland and of championship standard with some testing water hazards, and Swailend a few years newer, and with less water and trees as Hawkshill, but as such is open to the elements. Both courses are 18 holes and promise to give the golfer a very pleasurable round.
Peterhead Golf Course is one of those hidden gems we like to brag about. A natural links course well worth the journey up here. With the River Ugie some grassy dunes and the sea to contend with, it’s a challenging test of your golf.
The Royal Aberdeen Golf Club hosted the Walker Cup in 2011 featuring the Balgownie links set amid the sand, sea and hills and featuring an outward nine holes reckoned to be the finest stretches of links on the planet. The 18th is surely one of the best finishing holes in Scotland. Make sure you bring a full bag of balls with you.
East of McDuff you will find the park-land cliff topped Royal Tarlair Golf Club who can boast of a 13th hole some rival the 7th at Pebble Beach with. Hold your breath as you take a shot amid the cliff side setting and watch it fly across the gully, (or not) dramatic stuff. If you are not a serious golfer, just enjoy the spectacular coastline as you walk around.
The British Royal Family have enjoyed their holidays in Royal Deeside ever since their ancestor Queen Victoria first fell in love with the splendour of the area and purchased Balmoral Castle. You can visit the castle during the summer and follow the Victoria Heritage Trail and enjoy seeing for yourselves the many spots Victoria and Albert came to know and love.
There are actually more castles per acre in this area than any place else in the United Kingdom, and you can follow a Castle Trail which includes 13 splendid castles and historic homes. Everyone has it’s own tale to tell with some drama guaranteed. Keep an open mind about the ghosts!
Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland will delight you with it’s beautiful beaches and the incredible Cairngorms National Park. Put the golf clubs down for a day or two and see what splendour awaits you.
| Aboyne Golf Course | Formaston Park, Aboyne | aboynegolfclub@btconnect.com | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 68/69 |
| 013398 86328 | AB34 5HP | www.aboynegolfclub.co.uk | Length: 6,009 yds |
| Aboyne Loch Golf Centre, Pussycat Course |
Aboyne Loch Golf Centre, Aboyne | info@thelodgeontheloch.com | Parkland,H: 9 Par/SSS: 62 |
| 013398 86444 | AB34 5BR | www.thelodgeontheloch.com | Length: 3,600 yds |
| Aboyne Loch Golf Centre,Tiger Course | Aboyne Loch Golf Centre, Aboyne | info@thelodgeontheloch.com | Parkland,H: 9 Par/SSS: 68/65 |
| 013398 86444 | AB34 5BR | www.thelodgeontheloch.com | Length: 5,230 yds |
| Alford Golf Course | Montgarrie Road, Alford,Aberdeenshire | info@alford-golf-club.co.uk | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 69/66 |
| 01975 562178 | AB33 8AE | www.alford-golf-club.co.uk | Length: 5,481 yds |
| Aspire Golf Course | South Deeside Road, Aberdeen | info@aspiregolfcentre.com | Parkland,H: 9 Par/SSS: 27 |
| 01224 865750 | AB12 5YN | www.aspiregolfcentre.com | Length: 1,336 yds |
| Auchenblae Golf Course | Auchenblae, Kincardineshire | N/A | Parkland,H: 9 Par/SSS: 64/61 |
| 01561 320002 | AB30 1TX | www.auchenblaegolfcourse.co.uk | Length: 4,434 yds |
| Auchmill Golf Course | Bonnyview Road, West Heathryfold,Aberdeen | auchmill.gol@btconnect.com | Heathland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 71/68 |
| 01224 715214 | AB16 7FQ | www.auchmill.co.uk | Length: 5,898 yds |
| Ballater Golf Course | Victoria Road, Ballater | sec@ballatergolfclub.co.uk | Heathland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/69 |
| 013397 55567 | AB35 5QX | www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk | Length: 6,059 yds |
| Balnagask Golf Course | St Fitticks Road, Aberdeen | sport@aberdeencity.gov.uk | Coastal/Links,H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/69 |
| 01224 876407 | AB1 3QT | www.aberdeencity.gov.uk | Length: 6,059 yds |
| Banchory Golf Course | Kinneskie Road, Banchory | info@banchorygolfclub.co.uk | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 69/68 |
| 01330 822447 | AB31 5TA | www.banchorygolfclub.co.uk | Length: 5,801 yds |
| Braemar Golf Course | Cluniebank Road, Braemar | info@braemargolfclub.co.uk | Heathland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 65/64 |
| 013397 41618 | AB35 5XX | www.braemargolfclub.co.uk | Length: 4,916 yds |
| Craibstone Golf Course | Craibstone Estate, Bucksburn,Aberdeen | golf@marshall-leisure.co.uk | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 69/69 |
| 01224 716777 | AB21 9YA | www.craibstone.com | Length: 5,780 yds |
| Cruden Bay Golf Course | Aulton Road, Cruden Bay,Peterhead | bookings@crudenbaygolfclub.co.uk | Links,H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/71 |
| 01779 812285 | AB42 0NN | www.crudenbaygolfclub.co.uk | Length: 6,287 yds |
| Cruden Bay, St Olafs Golf Course | Aulton Road, Cruden Bay,Peterhead | bookings@crudenbaygolfclub.co.uk | Links,H:9 Par/SSS: 64/64 |
| 01779 812285 | AB42 0NN | www.crudenbaygolfclub.co.uk | Length: 2,463 yds |
| Deeside, Blairs Golf Course | Golf Road, Bieldside,Aberdeen, Grampian | admin@deesidegolfclub.com | Parkland,H: 9 Par/SSS: 70/67 |
| 01224 869457 | AB15 9DL | www.deesidegolfclub.com | Length: 5,042 yds |
| Deeside, Haughton Golf Course | Golf Road, Bieldside,Aberdeen, Grampian | admin@deesidegolfclub.com | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/72 |
| 01224 869457 | AB15 9DL | www.deesidegolfclub.com | Length: 6,407 yds |
| Duff House Royal Golf Course | The Barnyards, Banff,Aberdeenshire | info@duffhouseroyal.com | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 68/69 |
| 01261 812062 | AB45 3SX | www.duffhouseroyal.com | Length: 6,007 yds |
| Dunecht House Golf Course | Dunecht, Skene | N/A | Parkland |
| 01330 860223 | AB32 7AW | N/A | Private |
| Fraserburgh, Corbie Golf Course | Philorth Links, Fraserburgh,Aberdeenshire | secretary@fraserburghgolfclub.org | Links,H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/71 |
| 01346 516616 | AB43 8TL | www.fraserburghgolfclub.org | Length: 6,308 yds |
| Fraserburgh, Rosehill Golf Course | Philorth Links, Fraserburgh,Aberdeenshire | secretary@fraserburghgolfclub.org | Parkland,H: 9 Par/SSS: 66 |
| 01346 516616 | AB43 8TL | www.fraserburghgolfclub.org | Length: 4,832 yds |
| Fyvie Golf Course | Fyvie, Turriff,Aberdeenshire | info@fyviegolfcourse.co.uk | Parkland,H: 9 Par/SSS: 70/68 |
| 01651 891166 | AB53 8QR | www.fyviegolfcourse.co.uk | Length: 5,534 yds |
| Hazlehead, 9 Hole Golf Course | Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen | sport@aberdeencity.gov.uk | Parkland,H: 9 Par/SSS: 35 |
| 01224 326293 | AB15 8BD | www.aberdeencity.gov.uk | Length: 2,770 yds |
| Hazlehead, No. 1 Golf Course | Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen | sport@aberdeencity.gov.uk | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/70 |
| 01224 321830 | AB15 8BD | www.aberdeencity.gov.uk | Length: 6,224 yds |
| Hazlehead, No. 2 Golf Course | Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen | sport@aberdeencity.gov.uk | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 67/68 |
| 01224 321830 | AB15 8BD | www.aberdeencity.gov.uk | Length: 5,764 yds |
| Huntly Golf Course | Cooper Park, Huntly,Aberdeenshire | huntlygc@btconnect.com | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 67/66 |
| 01466 792643 | AB54 4SH | www.huntlygc.com | Length: 5,399 yds |
| Inchmarlo, Laird’s Golf Course | Glassel Road, Incmarlo,Banchory | secretary@inchmarlo.com | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/68 |
| 01330 826422 | AB31 4BQ | www.inchmarlogolf.com | Length: 6,063 yds |
| Inchmarlo, Queen’s Golf Course | Glassel Road, Incmarlo,Banchory | secretary@inchmarlo.com | Parkland,H: 9 Par/SSS: 64/63 |
| 01330 826422 | AB31 4BQ | www.inchmarlogolf.com | Length: 3,920 yds |
| Insch Golf Course | Golf Terrace, Insch,Aberdeenshire | administrator@inschgolfclub.co.uk | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 69/67 |
| 01464 820363 | AB52 6JY | inschgolfclub.co.uk | Length: 5,350 yds |
| Inverallochy Golf Course | Whitelink, Inverallochy,Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire | inverallochygolf@btconnect.com | Links,H: 18 Par/SSS: 67/66 |
| 01346 582000 | AB43 8XY | www.inverallochygolfclub.co.uk | Length: 5,370 yds |
| Inverurie Golf Course | Blackhall Road, Davah Wood,Inverurie | administrator@inveruriegc.co.uk | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 69/68 |
| 01467 624080 | AB51 5JB | www.inveruriegc.co.uk | Length: 5,664 yds |
| Kemnay Golf Course | Monymusk Road, Kemnay,Aberdeenshire | administrator@kemnaygolfclub.co.uk | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 71/71 |
| 01467 642225 | AB51 5RA | www.kemnaygolfclub.co.uk | Length: 6,362 yds |
| Kings Links Golf Course | Golf Road, KingsLinks,Aberdeen | sport@aberdeencity.gov.uk | Links,H: 18 Par/SSS: 71/69 |
| 01224 632269 | AB24 5QB | www.aberdeencity.gov.uk | Length: 6,296 yds |
| Kintore Golf Course | Balbithan, Kintore,Inverurie | kintoregolfclub@lineone.net | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/69 |
| 01467 632631 | AB51 0UR | www.kintoregolfclub.net | Length: 6,019 yds |
| Longside Golf Course | West End, Longside,Peterhead | info@longsidegolf.wanadoo.co.uk | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 66/66 |
| 01779 821558 | AB42 4XJ | www.longsidegolfclub.co.uk | Length: 5,251 yds |
| Lumphanan Golf Course | Main Road, Lumphanan,Banchory | info@lumphanangolfclub.com | Heathland,H: 9 Par/SSS: 62/61 |
| 01339 883480 | AB31 4PX | www.lumphanangolfclub.com | Length: 3,718 yds |
| McDonald Golf Course Course | Hospital Road, Ellon,Grampian | mcdonald.golf@virgin.net | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/70 |
| 01358 722891 | AB41 9AW | www.ellongolfclub.co.uk | Length: 5,942 yds |
| Meldrum House Golf Course | Meldrum House Estate, Oldmeldrum | info@meldrumhousegolfclub.co.uk | Private,H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/72 |
| 01651 873553 | AB51 0AE | www.meldrumhouse.com | Length: 7,010 yds |
| Murcar (9 Hole) Golf Course | Bridge of Don, Aberdeen | golf@murcarlinks.com | Links,H: 9 Par/SSS: 70/71 |
| 01224 704354 | AB23 8BD | www.murcarlinks.com | Length: 5,364 yds |
| Murcar (18 Hole) Golf Course |
Bridge of Don, Aberdeen | golf@murcarlinks.com | Links,H: 18 Par/SSS: 71/72 |
| 01224 704354 | AB23 8BD | www.murcarlinks.com | Length: 6,516 yds |
| Newburgh on Ythan Golf Course | Beach Road, Newburgh,Aberdeenshire | secretary@newburghgolfclub.co.uk | Links,H: 18 Par/SSS: 72/72 |
| 01358 789058 | AB41 6BY | www.newburghgolfclub.co.uk | Length: 6,423 yds |
| Newmachar, Hawkshill Golf Course | Swailend, Newmachar,Aberdeenshire | info@newmachargolfclub.co.uk | Heathland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 72/74 |
| 01651 863002 | AB21 7UU | www.newmachargolfclub.co.uk | Length: 6,730 yds |
| Newmachar, Swailend Golf Course | Swailend, Newmachar,Aberdeenshire | info@newmachargolfclub.co.uk | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 72/71 |
| 01651 863002 | AB21 7UU | www.newmachargolfclub.co.uk | Length: 6,388 yds |
| Oldmeldrum Golf Course | Kirk Brae, Oldmeldrum,Inverurie | admin@oldmeldrumgolf.co.uk | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/70 |
| 01651 872648 | AB51 0DJ | www.oldmeldrumgolf.co.uk | Length: 6,123 yds |
| Peterculter Golf Course | Oldtown, Burnside Road,Peterculter | info@petercultergolfclub.co.uk | H: Par/SSS: |
| 01224 734994 | AB14 0LN | www.petercultergolfclub.co.uk | Length: yds |
| Peterhead, New Golf Course | Craigewan Links, Peterhead | enquiries@peterheadgolfclub.co.uk | Links,H: 9 Par/SSS: 62 |
| 01779 472149 |
AB42 1LT | www.peterheadgolfclub.co.uk | Length: 4,474 yds |
| Peterhead, Old Golf Course | Craigewan Links, Peterhead | enquiries@peterheadgolfclub.co.uk | Links,H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/71 |
| 01779 472149 |
AB42 1LT | www.peterheadgolfclub.co.uk | Length: 6,147 yds |
| Portlethen Golf Course | Badentoy Road, Portlethen | info@portlethengc.fsnet.co.uk | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 72/72 |
| 01224 781090 | AB12 4YA | www.portlethengolfclub.com | Length: 6,670 yds |
| Rosehearty Golf Course | c/o Mason Arms Hotel, Castle Street,Rosehearty | roseheartygc@yahoo.com | Links,H: 9 Par/SSS: 62 |
| 01346 571250 | AB43 7JJ | N/A | Length: 4,394 yds |
| Royal Aberdeen Balgownie Links | Links Road, Bridge of Don | admin@royalaberdeengolf.com | Links,H: 18 Par/SSS: 71/74 |
| 01224 702571 | AB23 8AT | www.royalaberdeengolf.com | Length: 6,900 yds |
| Royal Aberdeen Silverburn Course | Links Road, Bridge of Don | admin@royalaberdeengolf.com | Other,H: 18 Par/SSS: 64/61 |
| 01224 702571 | AB23 8AT | www.royalaberdeengolf.com | Length: 4,021 yds |
| Royal Tarlair Golf Course | Buchan Street, MacDuff,Aberdeenshire | info@royaltarlair.co.uk | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 71/68 |
| 01261 832897 | AB14 1TA | www.royaltarlair.co.uk | Length: 5,866 yds |
| Stonehaven Golf Course | Cowie, Stonehaven | info@stonehavengolfclub.com | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 66/65 |
| 01569 762124 | AB39 3RH | www.stonehavengolfclub.com | Length: 5,977 yds |
| Tarland Golf Course | Aberdeen Road, Tarland,Aboyne | secretary@tarlandgolfclub.co.uk | Parkland,H: 9 Par/SSS: 66/67 |
| 013398 81000 | AB34 4TB | www.tarlandgolfclub.co.uk | Length: 5,875 yds |
| Torphins Golf Course | Bog Road, Torphins,Aberdeenshire | stuartmacgregor5@btinternet.com | Heathland,H: 9 Par/SSS: 64/64 |
| 013398 82115 | AB31 4JU | www.torphinsgolfclub.co.uk | Length: 4,724 yds |
| Turriff Golf Course | Rosehall, Turriff,Aberdeenshire | grace@turriffgolf.sol.co.uk | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/70 |
| 01888 563025 | AB53 4HD | www.turriffgolfclub.com | Length: 6,118 yds |
| Westhill Golf Course | Westhill Heights, Westhill,Aberdeenshire | westhillgolf@btconnect.com | Parkland,H: 18 Par/SSS: 69/69 |
| 01224 740159 | AB32 6RY | www.westhillgolfclub.co.uk | Length: 5,849 yds |