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Home to some of the world’s best and oldest golf courses, discover Aberdeen City and Shire’s rich golfing heritage and experience the region’s legendary links courses and top inland venues.

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01 Golf in its purest form 02 Leisurely golf in the region 03 Looking forward to a bright future 04 Aberdeen City and Shire golf courses 11 Travel tips 12 Area map and course index 14 Away from the fairways 16 Golfers’ accommodation 13AGG

Cover Trump International Golf Links. 01 Hawkshill, Newmachar Golf Club.

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Golf was born on Scotland’s Fraserburgh is another historic links gem which can lay claim to being the seventh oldest golf club in the east coast where the world. Located on the north-east tip and founded in ancient game has been 1777, this slice of golfing history is certain to put you played in some shape or in links heaven. form for several centuries. Stonehaven cannot be classified as a links course but for sheer drama, this clifftop venue south of Aberdeen The linksland of the north is hard to beat. The sea views are astonishing and east makes perfect golfing some of the tee shots are nerve-racking to say the terrain and long ago the least. Stonehaven scores high for drama. landscape was harnessed Aberdeen City and Shire is rightly lauded for its links courses but there are also plenty of fantastic inland to create some of the finest layouts to enjoy, especially in Royal Deeside. golf courses imaginable. Ballater is a short but challenging heathland course Aberdeen City and Shire offers golf in its purest in a stunning country location. The surrounding hills form and you are sure to find golf in the north seem to frame the course perfectly and Ballater is the east both heartening and stimulating. This golf- epitome of the player-friendly venue. loving region boasts more than 50 courses and at least 30 of those lie within 20 miles of the Be prepared to reach the pinnacle of golf in Braemar. city of Aberdeen. Situated at more than 1,000 ft above sea level, Braemar is the highest 18-hole golf course in Britain. Royal Aberdeen, on the edge of the city, is the sixth oldest golf club in the world and the outward nine Aberdeen itself has some first-class municipal of its revered Balgownie course is considered one courses that offer tremendous value. Hazlehead No.1 of the finest stretches of links golf on the planet. is a terrific parkland course that was designed by The finishing holes are as magnificent and Royal Alister MacKenzie, the creator of Augusta National. Aberdeen has hosted plenty of major tournaments, The historic King’s Links on Aberdeen seafront is also including the Walker Cup. worth exploring as is the course at Balnagask which is spectacularly sited on headland overlooking the Next door to Royal Aberdeen is Murcar Links which mouth of Aberdeen’s harbour. often pops up in magazine polls of the UK’s top golf courses. With its epic dunes and fairways of humps and hollows, and the sea visible from most of the holes, Murcar is a links course in the finest tradition.

Another outstanding links course in the north east, which succeeds in marrying challenge and beauty perfectly, is Cruden Bay. You will encounter every kind of golf shot imaginable on this epic course 01 and some of those views from the elevated tees are simply breathtaking. 01 The King’s Links, Aberdeen.

To find out more about Aberdeen City and Shire go to www.aberdeen-grampian.com 01 Leisurely golf in the region 01 Aberdeen City and Shire is a very relaxing region to play golf in and the wealth of quality courses available means that you are never 02 short of options. Whichever those short of time. Peterhead is renowned for its direction you head in you classic 18-hole links course but the club also has a can be sure of a quality time fantastic 9-hole layout that you can enjoy. on the golf course. Auchenblae is a 9-hole parkland course with splendid views of Drumtochty Glen and the lower Grampians. There are so many excellent courses within easy Fyvie is known for its castle but also now has a fun reach of Aberdeen. Peterculter is a gem of a 9-hole course to suit all abilities. venue by the River Dee, the course following the natural contours of the riverbank and rewarding Hazlehead in Aberdeen has its highly regarded No.1 you with great views of the Grampian Mountains. and No.2 courses but it also has a third course that plays over 9 holes and is worth an hour or two of Oldmeldrum is a historic parkland course that is more your time. than 125 years old while Portlethen is another mature parkland course with the Findon burn being one of Tarland is a tricky little course that is also very its main features. Then there’s Banchory, a delightful scenic and features some memorable holes, while parkland course that serves up a terrific finish. at Lumphanan the landscape has been used to great effect on this lovely hillside course. At Torphins Newmachar has two courses to be proud of. you can play 9 holes or even 13 holes, playing to The Hawkshill course is set among mature silver 10 greens from 13 different tees. birch and Scotch pine trees. The water hazards and bunkers make this one of the toughest golfing tests The sheer variety of golf on offer in Aberdeen City in the region and Hawkshill has staged a number of and Shire is amazing, as is the consistent quality you tournaments, including the Scottish Seniors Open. will encounter. Whether you head for the coast or The Swailend course is more forgiving than its sister make for the hills, you won’t be disappointed. course, but it should not be underestimated.

You’ll find an excellent selection of idyllic 9-hole 01 Stay and play at Meldrum House. courses in the region. These are great for families or 02 The 9-hole Lumphanan Golf Course.

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Aberdeen City and Shire There are also exciting plans for a £40 million Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course at the Ury Estate has a great golf offering near Stonehaven. and the future looks bright Some tremendous new courses have emerged too with some exciting in recent years, demonstrating that the region, new developments coming though well off in terms of golf, has not been to fruition as the game resting on its laurels. continues to grow and The Inchmarlo Resort and Golf Centre in the heart of Royal Deeside boasts two quality golf courses that are develop in the north east. only half an hour from Aberdeen. There’s the superb 18-hole Laird’s Course and the 9-hole alternative of Trump International Golf Links is the dream the Queen’s Course. In addition to this, Inchmarlo has of American billionaire Donald Trump whose a 25-bay floodlit driving range. The Laird’s course was mother hails from the Isle of Lewis. Trump’s voted Best New British Course by Golf Links magazine long search for the perfect parcel of land on which declared it a ‘true Highland treasure’. which to build his ideal links golf course ended when he set his eyes on a stretch of coastline Another great asset to the area is the Paul Lawrie 12 miles north of Aberdeen. Golf Centre in Aberdeen which offers some of the finest facilities in the country. Golfers of all ages The course, which opened in 2012, follows the and abilities come to this state-of-the-art facility classic links pattern of two out-and-back loops of to practise and hone their game. The centre has a 9 holes and was designed by Dr Martin Hawtree. 9-hole par 3 course, a driving range and short game All 18 holes thread their way through the epic practice areas. Improve your game with the help of dunes and the sea is visible from nearly every hole. expert coaches and the latest golfing technology. The intention is for Trump International Golf Links to be hosting major tournaments in the future. It’s Aberdeen City and Shire undoubtedly has some of certainly a fine addition to the north-east golf scene. the best golf courses in the country, yet there are still quality new venues emerging. There’s never been a more exciting time to take a golf break in 01 Laird’s Course, Inchmarlo Golf Resort. the north east.

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ALFORD GOLF COURSE Golf facility symbols 4 Montgarrie Road, A warm and friendly welcome Æ Clubhouse ≠ Club Hire ® Buggy Hire Alford AB33 8EA awaits you on this fine 11548 T: 01975 562178 parkland course, 23 miles west [email protected] of Aberdeen – A944. ™ Catering ≥ Trolley Hire ∞ Practice Area www.alford-golf-club.co.uk

¶ Bar s Showers ≤ Putting Green Open: All year ± Pro Shop ¨ Changing Rooms Ø Driving Range Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Round £22 £27.50 H: 18 Par/SSS: 69/66 ¥Passes accepted at weekends D/Ticket £27.50 £33 Length: 5,311yds ∆ Visiting Golfers Welcome ‹‡’Ž”U‰‘“'

ABOYNE GOLF COURSE 1 AUCHENBLAE GOLF COURSE 5 Formaston Park, Set amongst the scenic Auchenblae, Providing a challenge for 13379 Aboyne AB34 5BR splendour of Royal Deeside, 67500 Laurencekirk AB30 1TX experienced golfers and T: 01339 886328 Aboyne Golf Club provides a T: 01561 320002 enjoyment for holiday makers F: 01338 887592 fine test of golf for all abilities. www.auchenblaegolfcourse.co.uk and group outings. Stunning [email protected] views of Drumtochty Glen and www.aboynegolfclub.co.uk South Grampians. Not one to be missed. Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Round £30 £40 H: 18 Par/SSS: 68/69 Round N/A N/A H: 9 Par/SSS: 64/61 D/Ticket £40 £50 Length: 6,009yds D/Ticket £15 £18 Length: 4,434yds ‹‡’Ž”U‰‘“ ‹Ž”

ABOYNE LOCH GOLF CENTRE – PUSSYCAT COURSE 2 AUCHMILL GOLF CLUB 6 The Lodge on the Loch, The Lodge is a Golf, Spa and Bonnyview Road, Auchmill golf course is a young

Aboyne AB34 5BR Leisure Resort with spectacular 78875a Aberdeen AB16 7FQ parkland course that provides T: 01338 886444 views over the loch and The T: 01224 715214 an enjoyable challenge for F: 01338 886488 Cairngorms National Park. F: 01224 715226 all golfers with spectacular [email protected] [email protected] views of Aberdeen and its www.thelodgeontheloch.com www.auchmill.com surrounding areas.

Open: All year Open: All year Inland/Parkland/ Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Undulating Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Round £10 £12 H: 9 Par/SSS: 62 Round £15 £20 H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/69 D/Ticket £14 £16 Length: 3,600yds D/Ticket £25 £25 Length: 5,724yds ‹‡Ž”U‰‘“ ¥ ‹‡U‘“

ABOYNE LOCH GOLF CENTRE – TIGER COURSE 3 BALLATER GOLF CLUB 7 The Lodge on the Loch, The Lodge is a Golf, Spa Victoria Road, Surrounded by majestic

Aboyne AB34 5BR and Leisure Resort with 78875b Ballater AB35 5QX hills, this medium length T: 01338 886444 spectacular views over the T: 01339 755567 course is situated in one of F: 01338 886488 loch and The Cairngorms [email protected] the most beautiful parts of [email protected] National Park. www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk Royal Deeside. www.thelodgeontheloch.com

Open: All year Open: All year Inland/Parkland/ Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Undulating Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Heathland Round £12 £14 H: 9 Par/SSS: 68/65 Round £30 £35 H: 18 Par/SSS: 67/67 D/Ticket £16 £18 Length: 5,230yds D/Ticket £42 £52 Length: 5,582yds ‹‡Ž”U‰‘“ ¥ ‹‡’Ž”U‰‘“

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BALNAGASK GOLF COURSE 8 CRUDEN BAY GOLF CLUB 12 St Fitticks Road, Challenging coastal course Cruden Bay, Peterhead, A warm welcoming club for 10714e Aberdeen AB11 8TN with many hills, situated within Aberdeenshire AB42 0NN both members and visiting 90083b T: 01224 876407 a nature conservation area on T: 01779 812285 golfers from across the globe. [email protected] the small Balnagask headland. F: 01779 812945 The ideal venue for your www.sportaberdeen.co.uk [email protected] group golf day. A day one will www.crudenbaygolfclub.co.uk remember.

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Coastal/Links Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Links Round For prices, please contact H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/69 Round £90 £90 H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/71 the centre direct or visit D/Ticket website Length: 6,065yds D/Ticket £90 N/A Length: 6,287yds ‘“ ¥ ‹‡’Ž”U‘“ •£

BANCHORY GOLF COURSE 9 CRUDEN BAY – ST OLAF GOLF COURSE 13 Kinneskie Road, Strategically placed bunkers, Aulton Road, Cruden Bay, Beautifully shaped greens and 14133 Banchory AB31 5TA mature native trees and the Peterhead AB42 0NN panoramic views. Challenges: 90083a T: 01330 822447 ‘magnetic’ River Dee provide T: 01779 812285 blind shots, a Scottish burn, F: 01330 822491 obstacles that can test even F: 01779 812945 vast sand dunes and the wind [email protected] the most accomplished player. [email protected] from the North Sea. www.banchorygolfclub.co.uk www.crudenbaygolfclub.co.uk

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Links Round £30 £40 H: 18 Par/SSS: 69/68 Round £20 £30 H: 9 Par/SSS: 64/64 D/Ticket £40 £50 Length: 5,801yds D/Ticket N/A N/A Length: 2,463yds ‹‡’Ž”U‰‘“ ‹‡’Ž”U‘“ £

BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE 10 DEESIDE – BLAIRS GOLF COURSE 14 Cluniebank Road, Highest 18-hole course in the Golf Road, Bieldside, Deeside Golf Club – one of 14133 Braemar AB35 5XX country set in stunning scenery Aberdeen AB15 9DL the leading private golf clubs in 22415a T: 01339 741618 with some tricky short holes T: 01224 869457 the north east of Scotland. F: 01339 741400 and great greens. F: 01224 861800 [email protected] [email protected] www.braemargolfclub.co.uk www.deesidegolfclub.com

Open: 1 April – 31 Oct Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Heathland Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Round £25 £25 H: 18 Par/SSS: 65/64 Round £20 £25 H: 9 Par/SSS: 70/67 D/Ticket £30 £30 Length: 4,935yds D/Ticket N/A N/A Length: 5,042yds ‹‡’Ž”U“ ¥ ‹‡’Ž”U‘“

CRAIBSTONE GOLF COURSE 11 DEESIDE – HAUGHTON GOLF COURSE 15 Bucksburn, Aberdeen Excellent parkland/heathland Golf Road, Bieldside, Deeside Golf Club – one of 20825 AB21 9YA course, located on the north Aberdeen AB15 9DL the leading private golf clubs in 22415b T: 01224 716777 west outskirts of Aberdeen. T/F: 01224 869457 the north east of Scotland. [email protected] Close to the airport at Dyce, [email protected] www.marshall-leisure.co.uk this exciting golf facility offers www.deesidegolfclub.com great value for all golfers.

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Round £30 £35 H: 18 Par/SSS: 69/69 Round from £55 £70 H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/72 D/Ticket from £45 from £45 Length: 5,858yds D/Ticket N/A N/A Length: 6,407yds ‹‡’Ž”U‰‘“ ¥ ‹‡’Ž”U‘“

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DUFF HOUSE ROYAL GOLF CLUB 16 FYVIE GOLF COURSE 20 The Barnyards, Flat, beautifully manicured Fyvie, Turriff AB53 8QR A traditionally built Banff AB45 3SX parkland course with a little 23411 T/F: 01651 891166 challenging 9-hole golf 26971 T: 01261 812062 rough. Challenges: large [email protected] course. Suitable for experienced F: 01261 812224 ‘MacKenzie’ two-tiered www.fyviegolfcourse.co.uk players and beginners alike. A [email protected] greens, well positioned bunkers warm welcome awaits you. www.duffhouseroyal.com and trees.

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Undulating Round £30 £36 H: 18 Par/SSS: 68/69 Round £12 £14 H: 9 Par/SSS: 35/67 D/Ticket £40 £50 Length: 6,007yds D/Ticket £25 £30 Length: 5,592yds ‹‡’Ž”U‰‘“ ‹‡Ž”U‰“ ¥

DUNECHT HOUSE GOLF COURSE 17 HAZLEHEAD NUMBER 1 GOLF COURSE 21 Estate Office, Dunecht, Course for members only. Hazlehead Park, Arguably one of the best in 23685 Westhill AB32 7AW Membership available to Aberdeen AB15 8BD the north east, designed by 10714a T: 01330 860223 residents within defined local T: 01224 321830 Alister MacKenzie. Gorse and [email protected] catchment area. [email protected] woodland hazards for any www.sportaberdeen.co.uk wayward shots.

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Private Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Round N/A* N/A* H: 18 Par/SSS: 71/69 Round For prices, please contact H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/70 the centre direct or visit D/Ticket N/A* N/A* Length: 5,710yds D/Ticket website Length: 6,224 yds *Entrance as the guest of a member only. ’Ž”“

FRASERBURGH – CORBIE GOLF COURSE 18 HAZLEHEAD NUMBER 2 GOLF COURSE 22 Lindsay Schuitema, Manager 7th Oldest Golf Club in the Hazlehead Park, Designed by Hugget, Coles & 26782a Philorth Links World. 18 Hole James Braid Aberdeen AB15 8BD Dyer. Beautiful setting, perhaps 10714b Fraserburgh Course, Natural Links Course, T: 01224 321830 more suitable for higher Aberdeenshire AB43 8TL We also have a 9 Hole Course. [email protected] handicap players. T: 01346 516616 www.sportaberdeen.co.uk [email protected]

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Links Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Round £40 £50 H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/71 Round For prices, please contact H: 18 Par/SSS: 67/68 the centre direct or visit D/Ticket £50 £50 Length: 6,308yds D/Ticket website Length: 5,764yds ‹‡Ž”‰‘U“' ¥ ’Ž”“

FRASERBURGH – ROSEHILL GOLF COURSE 19 HAZLEHEAD (9-HOLE) GOLF COURSE 23 Philorth Links, A small course designed to Hazlehead Park, Wide fairways, marked absence 10714c Fraserburgh AB43 8TL sharpen up the short game 26782b Aberdeen AB15 8BD of rough; perfect starting point T: 01346 516616 and provide some relaxation. T: 01224 326293 for enthusiastic beginners and [email protected] Excellent course for beginners. [email protected] ideal for golfers with less time www.fraserburghgolfclub.org www.sportaberdeen.co.uk on their hands.

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Inland Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Round £15 £15 H: 9 Par/SSS: 66/63 Round For prices, please contact H: 9 Par/SSS: 35/35 the centre direct or visit D/Ticket £15 £15 Length: 4,832yds D/Ticket website Length: 2,770yds ‹‡Ž”U‰‘“ Ž”‘“

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HUNTLY GOLF CLUB 24 INVERALLOCHY GOLF COURSE 28 Cooper Park, Huntly AB54 4SH Set in the former policies of Whitelink, Inverallochy, Short by modern standards, T: 01466 792643 Huntly Castle. Being relatively Fraserburgh AB43 8XY it is neverless a testing F: 01466 793852 short makes 27 or 36 holes T/F: 01346 582000 challenge for any level of [email protected] very manageable. Please [email protected] golfer. One of the area's hidden www.huntlygolfclub.com check www.huntlygc.com for www.inverallochygolfclub.co.uk treasures. Weekend day ticket special offers. £10 after 2pm.

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Links Round £18 £20 H: 18 Par/SSS: 67/66 Round £20 £25 H: 18 Par/SSS: 67/66 D/Ticket £25 £30 Length: 4,904yds D/Ticket £25 £30 Length: 5,370yds ‹‡’Ž”U‘“ ‹‡”U‘“ ¥

INCHMARLO – LAIRD’S GOLF COURSE 25 INVERURIE GOLF CLUB 29 Glassel Road, Inchmarlo, Set across a number Davah Wood, Blackhall Road, Situated in a pleasant area

Banchory AB31 4BQ of tranquil glens, the 33169a Inverurie AB51 5JB on the outskirts of the town T: 01330 826422 course is spine-tinglingly T: 01467 624080 overlooking the Don Valley. F: 0870 7386343 peaceful despite being a F: 01467 672869 The course is mainly parkland [email protected] true golfing test. [email protected] with some tree-lined holes on www.inchmarlo.com www.inveruriegc.co.uk the inward half.

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Round N/A N/A H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/68 Round £25 £30 H: 18 Par/SSS: 69/68 D/Ticket from £40 from £40 Length: 6,063yds D/Ticket £25 £40 Length: 5,664yds ‹‡’Ž”U‰‘“ ¥ ‹‡’”U‰‘“ ¥

INCHMARLO – QUEEN’S GOLF COURSE 26 KEMNAY GOLF CLUB 30 Glassel Road, Inchmarlo, Few 9-hole courses match Monymusk Road, Kemnay, Visitors are welcome to

Banchory AB31 4BQ the variety and cunning of 33169b Inverurie AB51 5RA play our challenging but T: 01330 826422 this beautifully crafted course, T: 01467 642225 fair parkland course with F: 0870 7386343 and is a refreshing take on F: 01467 643561 spectacular views of the [email protected] a proven formula. [email protected] surrounding countryside. www.inchmarlo.com www.kemnaygolfclub.co.uk

Open: All year Open: All year Inland/Parkland/ Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Private Round POA POA H: 9 Par/SSS: 64/63 Round £30 £35 H: 18 Par/SSS: 71/71 D/Ticket POA POA Length: 3,920yds D/Ticket £40 £40 Length: 6,362yds ‹‡’Ž”U‰‘“ ¥ ‹‡’Ž”U‰‘“ ¥

INSCH GOLF COURSE 27 KING’S LINKS GOLF COURSE 31 Golf Terrace, Parkland course requiring Golf Road, King’s Links, Traditional, well-established

Insch AB52 6JY accurate approach play to Aberdeen AB24 5QB links course running parallel 10714d T: 01464 820363 leave the ball in the correct T: 01224 632269 with the Aberdeen beachfront. [email protected] position for testing putts on [email protected] Wide range of holes, from par www.inschgolfclub.co.uk the undulating greens. www.sportaberdeen.co.uk 3 to par 5.

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Links Round £22 £29 H: 18 Par/SSS: 69/67 Round For prices, please contact H: 18 Par/SSS: 71/69 the centre direct or visit D/Ticket £27 £35 Length: 5,350yds D/Ticket website Length: 6,296yds ‹‡”U‰‘“ ‘“ •£

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KINTORE GOLF CLUB 32 MELDRUM HOUSE GOLF COURSE 36 Balbithan, Kintore, 18-hole parkland Meldrum House Estate, Enjoy access to this exclusive Inverurie AB51 0UR course, 6,019 yards, with 34191 Oldmeldrum AB51 0AE members-only club while you 71336 T: 01467 632631 panoramic views towards T: 01651 873553 are a guest at the golf hotel. F: 01467 632995 the Grampian hills. F: 01651 873635 World-class golf academy and [email protected] [email protected] teaching centre. www.kintoregolfclub.net www.meldrumhousegolf.co.uk

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Private Round £25 £25 H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/69 Round N/A N/A H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/72 D/Ticket £30 £30 Length: 6,019yds D/Ticket N/A N/A Length: 7,010yds ‹‡Ž”U‰‘“ ‹‡’Ž”U‰‘“ £•

LONGSIDE GOLF CLUB 33 MURCAR LINKS GOLF COURSE 37 West End, Longside, The course has tight fairways Bridge of Don, Anyone who plays this

Peterhead AB42 4XJ with the River Ugie bordering Aberdeen AB23 8BD magnificent links cannot fail 46620a T: 01779 821558 and winding its way through T/F: 01224 704354 to be impressed by and take [email protected] the course. [email protected] wonderful enjoyment from it. www.longsidegolfclub.co.uk www.murcarlinks.com

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Links Round £15 £20 H: 18 Par/SSS: 66/66 Round £80 £96 H: 18 Par/SSS: 71/72 D/Ticket £20 £30 Length: 5,251yds D/Ticket £96 N/A Length: 6,516yds ‹‡”‘“ ‹‡’Ž”U‘“ £•

LUMPHANAN GOLF CLUB 34 MURCAR – STRABATHIE GOLF COURSE 38 Main Road, Lumphanan, This classic 9-hole hillside Bridge of Don, Offers a superb pre-round

by Banchory AB31 4PX course covers par 3 and 4 holes Aberdeen AB23 8BD warm up and isn’t too 46620b T: 01339 883480 which are a test of accuracy. T/F: 01224 704354 demanding on the legs – [email protected] or Splendid views. Under 18's [email protected] great fun and well worth [email protected] half price. www.murcarlinks.com the visit. www.lumphanangolfclub.co.uk

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Heathland Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Links Round £10 £10 H: 9 Par/SSS: 62/61 Round £15/£30 £22.50/£45 H: 9/18 Par/SSS: 70/71 D/Ticket £15 £15 Length: (18) 3,718yds D/Ticket £38 N/A Length: 5,364yds ‹‡ ‹‡’Ž”U‘“ £

MCDONALD GOLF CLUB 35 NEWBURGH-ON-YTHAN GOLF CLUB 39 Hospital Road, If you are looking for a Beach Road, Newburgh, Championship course noted for Ellon AB41 9AW memorable day out on a Aberdeenshire AB41 6BY quailty of greens and playable T: 01358 720576 picturesque course, McDonald T: 01358 789058 regardless of the conditions. [email protected] Golf Club is for you. F: 01358 788104 In a magnificent setting with www.ellongolfclub.co.uk [email protected] Clubhouse views across the www.newburghgolfclub.co.uk Ythan estuary.

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Links Round N/A N/A H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/70 Round Mon-Thrs £40 Sat £55 H: 18 Par/SSS: 72/72 Fri £45 Sun £50 Mon-Thrs £55 Sat £75 D/Ticket £30 £40 Length: 5,942yds D/Ticket Fri £60 Sun £65 Length: 6,423yds ‹‡’Ž”U‘“ ‹‡’Ž”U‰‘“

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NEWMACHAR GOLF CLUB – HAWKSHILL 40 PAUL LAWRIE GOLF CENTRE 43 South Deeside Road, Golf for All – play and practice Aberdeen AB12 5YN at the Paul Lawrie Golf Centre. 13202 T: 01224 865750 An excellent 9-Hole course, F: 01224 865751 Driving Range and practice [email protected] putting green with expert tuition www.paullawriegolfcentre.co.uk available from highly qualified and respected PGA Professionals. Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Round £11 £11 H: 9 Par/SSS: 27/27 D/Ticket N/A N/A Length: 1,336yds

Open: All year ‡’Ž”U‘“ Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Woodland PETERCULTER GOLF COURSE 44 Round £55 £75 H: 18 Par/SSS: 72/74 Oldtown, Burnside Road, The course follows the natural D/Ticket £75 N/A Length: 6,730yds Peterculter AB14 0LN contours of the riverbank and 49665 T: 01224 734994 players can enjoy panoramic Swailend, Newmachar, [email protected] F: 01224 735580 views of the valley set against Aberdeenshire AB21 7UU www.newmachargolfclub.co.uk [email protected] the magnificence of the T: 01651 863002 www.petercultergolfclub.co.uk Grampian Mountains. F: 01651 863055 47285a Open: All year Hawkshill is a championship course with treelined fairways, testing greens and water features making it one of the most Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland beautiful, yet challenging courses in Scotland. 18 Holes £36 £41 H: 18 Par/SSS: 71/70 36 Holes £46 £51 Length: 6,226yds ‹‡’Ž”U‰‘“ ¥ ‹’”U‘“

NEWMACHAR GOLF CLUB – SWAILEND 41 PETERHEAD – NEW GOLF COURSE 45 Swailend, Newmachar, Swailend is more forgiving Craigewan Links, A warm welcome to Peterhead 89011a Aberdeenshire AB21 7UU than Hawkshill, but still 47285b Peterhead AB42 1LT Golf Club, set in the idyllic T: 01651 863002 provides a challenge that T: 01779 472149 surroundings of Craigewan F: 01651 863055 should not be underestimated. F: 01779 480725 Links, the 18th oldest golf club [email protected] [email protected] in the world. www.newmachargolfclub.co.uk www.peterheadgolfclub.co.uk

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Links Round £35 £45 H: 18 Par/SSS: 72/71 Round £18 £18 H: 9 Par/SSS: 62/62 D/Ticket £45 £55 Length: 6,388yds D/Ticket £18 £18 Length: 4,474yds ‹‡’Ž”U‰‘“ ¥ ‹‡’Ž”U‘“

OLDMELDRUM GOLF CLUB 42 PETERHEAD – OLD GOLF COURSE 46 Kirk Brae, Oldmeldrum AB51 0DJ 18-hole parkland course Craigewan Links, Among the dunes and across T: 01651 872648 with panoramic views over a Peterhead AB42 1LT the links, a classic example of 89011b [email protected] large part of Aberdeenshire. T: 01779 472149 Scottish seaside golf at its www.oldmeldrumgolf.co.uk It provides a challenging F: 01779 480725 best – and toughest! test of golf. [email protected] www.peterheadgolfclub.co.uk

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Links Round £30 £35 H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/70 Round £40 £50 H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/71 D/Ticket £30 £40 Length: 6,123yds D/Ticket £55 £65 Length: 6,147yds ‹‡’Ž”U‰‘“' ¥ ‹‡’Ž”U‘“

To find out more about Aberdeen City and Shire go to www.aberdeen-grampian.com 09 Aberdeen City and Shire golf courses

PORTLETHEN GOLF CLUB 47 ROYAL TARLAIR GOLF COURSE 51 Badentoy Road, Portlethen, Blessed with natural features. Buchan Street, Cliff-top parkland course Aberdeen AB12 4YA The Findon burn, lined with 50199 Macduff AB44 1TA offering a challenge for the T: 01224 782571 mature broadleaf trees, crosses T: 01261 832897 serious golfer and enjoyable [email protected] five holes, influencing either F: 01261 833455 golf in an ideal setting for the www.portlethengolfclub.com tee or approach shots. [email protected] not so serious. www.royaltarlair.co.uk

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Round £40 £40 H: 18 Par/SSS: 72/72 Round £20 £25 H: 18 Par/SSS: 71/68 D/Ticket £50 £50 Length: 6,670yds D/Ticket £25 £30 Length: 5,866yds ‹‡’”U‰‘“ ‹‡’Ž”U‰‘“' ¥

ROSEHEARTY GOLF COURSE 48 STONEHAVEN GOLF COURSE 52 c/o Masons Arms Hotel, Traditional Links type course. Cowie, Stonehaven AB39 3RH Though the course is short Castle Street, Rosehearty AB43 7JJ The small undulating greens T: 01569 762124 (par 66 and 5,103 yards), 56716 T: 01346 571250 provide a test for golfers of F: 01569 765973 it sets a testing challenge for F: 01346 571306 all abilities. Four miles west of [email protected] all standards of golfer. [email protected] Fraserburgh. www.stonehavengolfclub.com

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Links Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Round N/A N/A H: 9 Par/SSS: 62/62 Round £32 £36 H: 18 Par/SSS: 66/65 D/Ticket £15/conc£10 £15/conc£10 Length: 4,394yds D/Ticket £36 £40 Length: 5,103yds ‹‡’Ž”‘ ‹‡Ž”U‘“

ROYAL ABERDEEN GOLF CLUB – BALGOWNIE 49 TARLAND GOLF COURSE 53 Links Road, Bridge of Don, The 6th oldest club in the world Aberdeen Road, Provides many a test and the Aberdeen AB23 8AT and hosted the Walker Cup in Tarland, Aboyne AB34 4TB beautiful, tranquil setting and 57690 T: 01224 702571 2011. A classic links lay-out T/F: 01339 881000 dramatic scenery combine to F: 01224 826591 – out through the dunes and [email protected] give you a day to remember. [email protected] back along a plateau. Host of www.tarlandgolfclub.co.uk www.royalaberdeengolf.com the Scottish Open in 2014.

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Links Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Round from £120 from £120 H: 18 Par/SSS: 71/74 Round £19 £19 H: 9 Par/SSS: 67/68 D/Ticket from £170 from £170 Length: 6,900yds D/Ticket £19 £25 Length: 5,875yds ‹‡’Ž”U‰‘“ ‹”U“

ROYAL ABERDEEN GOLF CLUB – SILVERBURN 50 TORPHINS GOLF CLUB 54 Links Road, Bridge of Don, Royal Aberdeen Golf Club is Bog Road, Torphins AB31 4JU A demanding but enjoyable par Aberdeen AB23 8AT the 6th oldest club in the world T: 01339 882115 64. Officially a 9-hole course T: 01224 702571 and hosted the Walker Cup [email protected] but with 13 different tees F: 01224 826591 in 2011. Host of the Scottish www.torphinsgolfclub.co.uk playing to 10 different greens. [email protected] Open in 2014. www.royalaberdeengolf.com

Open: All year Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Links Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Heathland Round from £60 from £60 H: 18 Par/SSS: 64/61 Round £10(9); £15(18) £10(9); £15(18) H: 9 Par/SSS: 64/64 D/Ticket from £100 from £100 Length: 4,021yds D/Ticket £15 £15 Length: 4,738yds ‹‡’Ž”U‰‘“ ‹”U“

10 For information on accommodation and things to see and do, go to www.visitscotland.com Aberdeen City and Shire golf courses

TRUMP INTERNATIONAL GOLF LINKS, SCOTLAND 55 WESTHILL GOLF COURSE 57 Menie Estate, Balmedie, Set amidst the spectacular Great Westhill Heights, The course is situated eight Aberdeenshire AB23 8YE Dunes of Scotland, providing Westhill AB32 6RY miles west of Aberdeen and 63855 T: 01358 743300 world class facilities and an T: 01224 740159 offers spectacular views of the [email protected] unforgettable golfing experience. F: 01224 749124 surrounding countryside and www.trumpgolfscotland.com Exceptional driving range, practice [email protected] across to Royal Deeside. areas, pro shop and restaurant. www.westhillgolfclub.co.uk

Open: Apr - Oct Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Links Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland Round £195 £215 H: 18 Par/SSS: 72/72 Round from £22 from £22 H: 18 Par/SSS: 69/69 D/Ticket N/A N/A Length: 7,428yds D/Ticket from £27 from £27 Length: 5,849yds ‹‡’Ž”‰‘U“ ‹‡’Ž”U‰‘“

TURRIFF GOLF COURSE 56 Rosehall, Turriff AB53 4HD A picturesque and T: 01888 563025 challenging course for all 62289 F: 01888 568050 standards. Contact the Pop into a VisitScotland [email protected] club for special packages. www.turriffgolfclub.com Information Centre and pick up a Open: All year Green Fees Weekday Weekend Type: Parkland free copy of the Round £23 £27 H: 18 Par/SSS: 70/70 D/Ticket £27 £33 Length: 6,118yds Scotland’s Castle Trail leaflet ‹‡’”U‰‘“

Glasgow and Edinburgh via Perth and Dundee. Stagecoach is the main operator between Inverness Travel tips and Aberdeen via Nairn and Elgin. Aberdeen City and Shire is By ferry Aberdeen Harbour is one of the most modern ports in very accessible. Europe and is right in the heart of the city. Northlink operates a comprehensive ferry service between By road Aberdeen and Shetland and Orkney. By car the main route to Aberdeen from the south is the A90. Alternatives include the A92 Coastal By air Route from Dundee and the A93 Deeside Tourist Aberdeen Airport is one of Scotland’s busiest Route from Perth. The A96 is the main road between airports, with scheduled flights to and from dozens Inverness and Aberdeen. of domestic and international cities. There are many regular daily flights between London and Aberdeen By rail and you can also fly to Aberdeen from a number of Scotrail and East Coast both operate regular daily European cities. trains to Aberdeen from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness. Aberdeen can also be reached from Find all you want to do in Aberdeen City and London by train. Board the Caledonian sleeper in Shire, in one place. Please refer to the map for London and wake up in Aberdeen. locations of VisitScotland Information Centres. Further travel information can be obtained in By bus advance from www.traveline.org.uk or by Citylink runs regular daily buses to Aberdeen from calling 0871 200 2233.

To find out more about Aberdeen City and Shire go to www.aberdeen-grampian.com 11 Area map and course index Key to map symbols ABCD ( ,QYH,QYHUJRUGRQUJRUGRQ h (  (  Dual Carriageways t $OQHVV i r &URPDUW\&URPDUW\ F (  Primary routes a y o r M (  *DUYH (  A or Main road (  (  'LQJZDOO )RU)RUUHVUHV

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To find out more about Aberdeen City and Shire go to www.aberdeen-grampian.com 13 inland you venture, the more majestic the landscape becomes. See rugged mountains and ancient forests Away and look out for golden eagles in this true northern wilderness.

Why not go hillwalking in the much-loved Bennachie from the range or try fishing for salmon and trout in the rivers Dee, Don, Deveron and Spey? You can go surfing at Fraserburgh, where international surfing competitions have been held, while Aberdeen beach fairways is also popular with surfers. Aberdeen Snowsports Centre offers snowboarding Aberdeen City and Shire has and skiing all year round. Huntly Nordic and Outdoor many marvellous attractions Centre has skiing and cross-country skiing. besides its numerous golf There is so much to explore in Aberdeen with the Granite City boasting some striking architecture. courses. From Scotland’s Wander the cobbled streets of Old Aberdeen where only Castle Trail to Britain’s one of Scotland’s oldest universities is situated. biggest National Park, the The city is renowned for its wonderful green spaces north east is brimming too and among Duthie Park’s highlights is its Winter Gardens. Hazlehead Park is worth visiting for its with possibilities. beautiful rose gardens and another thing you can do is take a stroll around the quaint fishing village Aberdeen City and Shire has around 300 castles, of Footdee near Aberdeen’s harbour. which is more per acre than anywhere else in the UK. The region’s Castle Trail celebrates Enjoy a night of high entertainment at His Majesty’s 17 of the best. Theatre and see some of the excellent exhibits at Aberdeen Art Gallery. Visit the Gordon Highlanders Included is one of the country’s most iconic castles, Museum and learn the story of this famous regiment. Dunnottar, a dramatic clifftop fortress that seems to Aberdeen Maritime Museum gives you an excellent rise out of the sea. Enchanting Craigievar Castle and insight to the fishing and oil industries that are so medieval Corgarff Castle also feature on the trail. vital to the city.

Another trail you can take to is the Victorian Heritage Trail. Queen Victoria loved Royal Deeside and Balmoral Castle was indeed built for her. Balmoral remains the Royal Family’s official Scottish residence and many shops in nearby Ballater bear the Royal Warrant as suppliers to the Queen.

A third trail you can follow is the North East Coastal Trail which invites you to discover stunning beaches, hidden coves and charming fishing villages with historic harbours. 01

Much of Royal Deeside lies within the boundaries of the Cairngorms National Park and the further 01 Tolquhon Castle near Pitmedden.

14 For information on accommodation and things to see and do, go to www.visitscotland.com Aberdeen is known for its shopping and the latest Scotland’s oldest licensed distilleries and both retail destination is sophisticated Union Square with distilleries offer guided tours with the opportunity its impressive range of boutiques and restaurants. of a dram at the end.

Whisky enthusiasts might want to visit Glen Aberdeen City and Shire offers a busy programme of Garioch Distillery near Oldmeldrum or Fettercairn events with everything from arts and whisky festivals Distillery south of Aberdeen. The latter is one of to major concerts and theatre shows.

To find out more about Aberdeen City and Shire go to www.aberdeen-grampian.com 15 Hotels and Inns

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Open: All year Marcliffe Hotel & Spa The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, set in 11 acres of wooded grounds, 59622 3 miles from city centre, 6 miles from airport. Aberdeen's only 5 Star VisitScotland Hotel specialising in steaks and seafood, 400+ wines, 100+ whiskies. North Deeside Road, Aberdeen AB15 9YA Nearest Courses: Royal To make planning your next golfing T: 01224 861000 Aberdeen, Murcar, Cruden F: 01224 868860 Bay, Inchmarlo, Banchory, trip to Aberdeen City and Shire [email protected] Ballater, Newmachar, www.marcliffe.com Newburgh. as effortless as possible B&B Sgl (42) £200-£350 B&B Dbl/twn(42) £220-£350 DB&B (sgl) £235-£395 DB&B (dbl) £295-£425 Fam (2) £440 Ensuite/priv facs (42) www.aberdeen-grampian.com/golf O˜M4:TC]NR2 $Í

ABERDEEN oooo Hotel I5 Mercure Aberdeen Ardoe House Hotel & Spa Ardoe House Hotel & Spa is everything that you’d expect of a 21st century luxury hotel. Set in 30 acres of parkland with breathtaking views over the River Dee. The spa’s health and fitness facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, a fully equipped gymnasium, aerobics studio and two tennis courts. Sports massages available. Ardoe is opposite an all weather driving range at Aspire. Tour planning available.

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16 For information on accommodation and things to see and do, go to www.visitscotland.com Self Catering

ABERDEEN oo to ooo Campus Accommodation I5 Craibstone Estate 5 minute drive from Aberdeen Airport, 5 miles north from Aberdeen city centre. Ample parking space. Based in 800 acres of glorious surroundings, Craibstone provides a quiet and relaxing base for touring the north east of Scotland’s many golf courses. HQVXLWHURRPVLQFOXGLQJDQXPEHURIWZLQURRPV WROHWGXULQJPLG0DUFKWRPLG$SULODQGDOVR-XO\ August and September.

Ě3HWVZHOFRPHĚ&DI¿VKRSĚ/RXQJHEDU Ě6QRRNHUURRPĚ0XOWLJ\PZLWKVDXQD Ě3UDFWLFHSXWWLQJJUHHQĚ:DOOHGJDUGHQĚ$UERUHWXP Ě:RRGODQGZDONVĚ,QWHUQHWDFFHVV )DFLOLWLHV2IúFH)HUJXVRQ%XLOGLQJ Craibstone Estate, Bucksburn, Open: Jul – Oct Aberdeen AB21 9YA T: 01224 711012 Nearest Courses:&UDLEVWRQH+D]OHKHDG:HVWKLOO 53468 F: 01224 711298 Murcar, Kemnay, King's Links, Deeside, Auchmill. [email protected] B&B Sgl from £35-£40 www.sruc.ac.uk/holidayletsaberdeen B&B Dbl/twn from £57-£67 Ensuite/priv facs (60)

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By HUNTLY ooo to oooo Self Catering G2 INVERURIE oooo Self Catering H4 Deveron Valley Cottages 6HOIFDWHULQJFRWWDJHVORJFDELQLQ 37139 beautiful and peaceful rural Scotland. Mains of Auchingoul, Bridge of Marnoch, by Huntly, Aberdeenshire AB54 7XE T: 01466 780180 | M: 0775 106 2165 Open: All year [email protected] www.deveronvalleycottages.co.uk 3HUZHHN  from £250-£600 Cottage (2) Log Cabin (1) Nearest Courses: Huntly, Banff, Bedrooms (2) Bedrooms (3) Macduff, Turriff, Keith, Fyvie, Sleeps (4) Sleeps (4+2) Inverurie, Elgin.

*.6OY=FHw{ Open: All year Clovenstone Croft Two modern recently completed holiday homes in a rural setting 84343 Pop into a VisitScotland close to Inverurie and Kintore in the heart of Aberdeenshire. 6W-DPHV3ODFH Information Centre and pick up Inverurie AB51 3UB T: 01467 622785 Nearest Courses: Inverurie, a free copy of the M: 0773 006 7034 Kintore, Kemnay, Newmachar, F: 01467 624185 2OGPHOGUXP&UDLEVWRQH [email protected] Trump International, Aberdeen City and Shire www.clovenstonelodge.co.uk Meldrum House. 3HUZHHN £566-£900 Where to Stay and /RGJH   %HGURRPV   6OHHSV  What to See & Do Guides /RGJHZLWKJDUDJH   %HGURRPV   6OHHSV  .6O¬Y=FHR)

To find out more about Aberdeen City and Shire go to www.aberdeen-grampian.com 17 Muirfi eld, East Lothian.

EventScotland, the national events agency, is proud to be supporting another world-class calendar of golf events in Scotland in 2013. Our support for these events is part of our ongoing commitment to host The 2014 Ryder Cup in Scotland, the Home of Golf. www.visitscotland.com/golf

Golf events in Scotland in 2013

Event Date Venue Scottish Hydro Challenge 20th – 23rd June Macdonald Spey Valley, Aviemore AAM Scottish Open 11th – 14th July Castle Stuart, Inverness The Open Championship 18th – 21st July Muirfi eld, East Lothian Ricoh Women’s British Open 1st – 4th August Old Course, St Andrews SSE Scottish Senior Open 15th – 18th August (tbc) Fairmont, St Andrews Johnnie Walker Championship 22nd – 25th August (tbc) Gleneagles, Perthshire Aberdeen Ladies Scottish Open 30th Aug – 1st Sep (tbc) Archerfi eld Links, East Lothian

Event information correct as of going to print.