The Best Golf Courses in Scotland

Golf started here, and Scotland's courses are some of the oldest and finest in the world. Most of the great ones are links, running through the dunes beside the sea, with the wind as much a part of the game as the greens. Playing a round where the sport was born is on most golfers' lists, and it lives up to it.

We've picked out our favourite courses across the country, from famous names to quieter gems that locals would rather keep to themselves. Book well ahead in summer, and pack a few extra balls for the wind.