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| The Scottish Highlands are renowned as one of the last wildernesses of Europe and one of the scenic wonders of the world. Great mountain ranges etched by river valleys, foaming salmon rivers and rugged coastlines with mighty sea cliffs and secluded sandy bays. The great Highland golf courses lie amid the sand dunes, carved out of heather and gorse; earning Highland golfers a reputation for being some of the most discerning in the game. | ||||||||||||||
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One of the worlds' great courses and only the remoteness of its location precludes it from being an Open venue. Dornoch is possibly Scottish links golf at its best, whatever the time of the year. In spring, the sea of yellow gorse is truly something to behold. On a summers evening or in the still of an autumn afternoon when the heather is in full purple bloom, Dornoch is as close to a golfing paradise as one can get. Golf has been played here since the 17th century but it was the influence of the legendary Tom Morris in 1886 that made it the spectacle and challenge that it is today. Royal Dornoch is a 6514 yards par 70 course. | ||||||||||||||
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to open in July 2009, Castle Stuart promises to become one of the finest links
course in Scotland. Castle Stuart is located six miles east of Inverness and 1
hour south of Royal Dornoch. This championship links course overlooks the Moray
Firth and well-known landmarks of Inverness and the Black Isle. The Castle Stuart resort will also include a boutique hotel, spa & health club, resort-ownership lodges & apartments, and a second seaside course. Click to find out more about Castle Stuart |  | |||||||||||||
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Although Nairn was founded in 1887 it was made the great links challenge that it is today, firstly by Tom Morris and then by the renowned James Braid of Earlsferry. Their great achievement was to leave well alone. Nairn seems merely a track through whins and heather but one only has to play it once to appreciate why it is considered one of the best championship courses in Scotland. Nairn is far from a casual walk through the dunes, it requires that you call on the whole spectrum of shots available in the golfers repertoire. Nairn has hosted the Walker Cup and the British Amateur Championship among other prestigious tournaments. Nairn is a 6,452 yards par 71 course. | ||||||||||||||
Situated to the south of Royal Dornoch, Tain is a heathland/links course with spectacular views. This is an easy walking course with the river meandering through three of the holes. Always presented in beautiful condition, Tain is a good test of golf. Tain is located 25 miles north of Inverness. Tain is a 6,404 yards par 70 course. |  | |||||||||||||
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Moray
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Other recommended golf courses in the
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& Rosemarkie | Brora |
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