Welcome to the 2025 edition of Destination Golf Scotland .
The growth in Scottish golf tourism continues to impress and 2025 will be no different . Destination Golf made several visits to Scotland during the year and the courses and those in the golf tourism industry are thriving .
The year 2025 will see two exciting new projects join the ranks of Scotland ’ s great courses : the New Course at Trump Aberdeen – and the Tom Doak course at Cabot Highlands , to be called Old Petty . The former opens in summer 2025 , while the latter will open for preview play towards the end of the year . There are still more projects in the pipeline and it all emphasises the destination that Scotland is and the level of golf and luxury that travellers desire .
Of the 100 exceptional courses in this guide , some are clustered together to the point they run into each other , while others sit miles from anywhere , clinging to a peninsula or tucked away on the islands that sprinkle the coastline . Rich pickings are to be had and your toughest decision will be choosing where to start . These 100 courses are each easily playable and accessible for visiting golfers .
Scotland boasts six excellent golfing regions . I have my favourites , just like any golfer , but wherever I ’ ve played I have always been thrilled by the courses this country has to offer - indeed , many of them don ’ t even appear in this Top 100 , emphasising the country ’ s quality in depth .
Scotland is not only about golf . It is a stunningly beautiful place to spend time and explore , and it boasts a proud and rich history ... and even richer whisky . You ’ ll have plenty of opportunities to combine all of these on one visit and sometimes on one course , so use this guide to map out the perfect golf trip . The people of Scotland will welcome you with open arms .
Kevin Markham Editor Destination Golf Media Ltd .
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