The Highlands

If you are after the quintessential Scottish Experience then look no further than the Highlands, a place of rugged beauty and blissful isolation. As a golfing location there are a number of high quality links courses that, whilst not as well known as their illustrious relations further south, offer all that any perspective golfer would require. Royal Dornoch and Royal Aberdeen in particular are amongst the great links courses in Scotland and regular feature highly in any ‘Best Course in Scotland’ list. In the hidden gems category you will find Nairn and Golspie, two very picturesque courses that will test your game to its limits.

Amongst the luxurious places to stay is the wonderfully named Marcliffe at Pitfodels in Aberdeen and the magnificent Dornoch Castle Hotel.


The Highlands is very much at the forefront of Scottish culture with some instantly recognisable symbols, such as tartans, kilts and pipe bands - all coming together in Highland Games. Meanwhile, venison, salmon, haggis and other traditional foods are still very much a feature on menus.

Carr’s Recommendations for The Scottish Highlands

Golf – Carr’s Recommendation

• Royal Dornoch
• Royal Aberdeen

Hidden Gems

• Nairn
• Golspie

Hotels – Carr’s Recommendation

• Marcliffe at Pitfodels
• Dornoch Castle Hotel