Golspie Golf Club
Golspie Golf Club | Highlands
Tucked between Royal Dornoch and Brora, Golspie Golf Club is one of Scotland’s most distinctive and underrated experiences. Designed by James Braid, it offers a rare blend of styles in a single round—classic seaside links along the Dornoch Firth, heathland holes framed by purple heather and pines, and a finishing stretch of lush parkland beneath the shadow of Ben Bhraggie. Few courses in the world deliver this much variety in just 18 holes.
From the links stretch at the 3rd through 7th to the inland beauty of the 8th through 12th, and the challenging parkland finish, Golspie delivers a rhythm that is both surprising and memorable. Its backdrop—the famous statue of the 1st Duke of Sutherland—overlooks the course, adding a dramatic sense of place to every shot.
Golspie is golf at its most authentic: welcoming, scenic, and perfectly suited to a late afternoon or summer evening round when the Highland light lingers nearly to midnight. Cypress & Salt curates Highland itineraries that pair Golspie with Dornoch, Brora, and whisky country, creating luxury golf vacations and bespoke group experiences that balance championship pedigree with the joy of Scotland’s local gems.
Course Stats
Par: 70
Yardage: 6,021 yards (Championship tees)
Course Rating: 69.6
Slope Rating: 121
Designer: James Braid (1905)
Type: Unique blend of links, heathland, and parkland
Signature Holes:
3rd–7th: Stretch of classic seaside links along the Dornoch Firth.
10th: Heathland hole framed by purple heather and pine, especially striking in bloom.
16th–18th: Parkland-style closing holes beneath the backdrop of Ben Bhraggie and the Duke of Sutherland monument.
Season / Best Months to Play
Overall, Scotland is a year-round golf destination, but conditions vary dramatically:
May – September: Prime months with the heather in bloom and longest daylight hours.
June – August: Ideal for late evening rounds—sunset golf often stretches near midnight in the Highlands.
September: Still mild with fewer visitors, offering a quieter, highly scenic experience.
