Explore The Highlands

Romantic, Remote & Rugged

The Right to Roam

Scotland enjoys a legal “right to roam”, meaning you can explore the countryside far and wide for recreational purposes (responsibly and using non-motorised transport that is). It is certainly worth invoking that right in the Highlands where the call of the wild is so loud it is hard to ignore.

The soaring mountains, mysterious lochs, dense woodlands, miles of sandy beach, lonely castles and stunning vistas will take your breath away.

The traditional Highland food is almost as tempting as the golf at our 31 special Highland courses. Enjoy fresh seafood, super strong cheese, rich black pudding, buttery shortbread – and there’s that smooth malt Scotch whisky to sample too.

Discover quaint fishing harbours, have a go at kayaking, catch the Northern Lights or enjoy stargazing in the Dark Skies, watch dolphins play, take the plunge for some wild swimming – there’s never a dull moment when you hit the Highlands.

Caithness

Caithness and Sutherland is a area of unspoilt, dramatic scenery in the far north of Scotland, indeed, on the extreme edge of Europe.

Inverness

From golden beaches and friendly dolphins to dramatic castles and a particularly mysterious monster, Inverness, Loch Ness and Nairn are sure to captivate any visitor.

Lochaber

Lochaber stretches all the way to the sea coastline including Ardnamurchan and Mallaig in the west, and includes the historical area of Glen Spean in the north-east and of course the Great Glen in the north – on the way to Loch Ness.

Nairn

Nairn is an attractive seaside town with a prime location on the Moray Firth and is one of the driest and sunniest places in Scotland.

Ross-shire

Located at the high lands of Scotland is a one of a kind county called Ross-Shire or also known as Ross. It is bordered with Sutherland along with Cromartyshire and Inverness-shire, which are all parts of the highlands of Scotland.

Skye

The Isle of Skye has stunning and breathtaking scenery. Just driving around, you can see many of Skye’s most majestic geological features, such as the Old Man of Storr, the Quiraing and the Cuillin mountain range.

Speyside

The ‘Greater Speyside’ area in North-East Scotland treats you to an excellent mix of things to do and see with beautiful scenery.

Sutherland

The old crofting county of Sutherland is situated in the far northern Highlands of Scotland. It is bordered to the south by the county of Ross-shire and to the north-east by the county of Caithness.

Unique Attractions

While you’re enjoying your golfing pilgrimage across The Highlands you can make the most of the unique, diverse attractions of each region:

Caithness & Sutherland in the far north constitutes the extreme edge of Europe, with unspoilt dramatic scenery and sparse population, outside the main towns of Thurso and Wick.
Nairn is ideal for those who like to be beside the seaside. Central to the Highland council area is the relaxing resort town of Nairn with three beautiful beaches, reputedly the sunniest place in Scotland.
Inverness is the biggest city in the Highlands with an enticing indoor Victorian market and plenty to see and do in the surrounding area, including monster-spotting on Loch Ness.
Ross-shire stretches from coast to coast, including the Isle of Lewis. With its capital, Dingwall, the region is bristling with history, myths and legends, not to mention lovely beaches and interesting arts and crafts.
Lochaber harbours Scotland’s iconic Ben Nevis Mountain range and the popular town of Fort William – a busy centre for outdoor activities and water sports.
The Isle of Skye – the largest of the Inner Hebrides archipelago – is reached from the northwest coast by a bridge. It has an abundance of wildlife and spectacular geological features, along with picturesque fishing villages and medieval castles.

All these Highland regions sport exhilarating golf courses – so come for the golf and enjoy the rest as a bonus.

North Coast 500

Make golf part of the ultimate Highland adventure. Starting and ending in the Highland capital city of Inverness the North Coast 500 route takes you in a loop covering 500 miles around the north coast of Scotland.

Cycle or drive (you can even walk if you wish) and don’t be afraid to stray off the beaten path to find the hidden gems of The Highlands like the mysterious Pictish Sculptures of the Black Isle, and the flourishing Victorian Attadale Gardens.

The Highlands may seem remote, but that doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of comfortable and affordable accommodation for visitors. You’ll find B&Bs, guest houses, cottages, caravan and camping parks aplenty, and many fairly new businesses offering unusual luxury accommodation like pods, lodges and Highland Bothies.

The Highlands is indeed full of surprises, not least of which is a collection of intriguing golf courses – and Golf Highland is happy to help you uncover them all.