North East of Scotland.
“Rugged cliffs, royal castles, distilleries and links golf shaped by the North Sea.”
A coastline where North Sea links meet royal history — from Aberdeen’s dunes to castles, distilleries and wild coastal roads.
Aberdeen, Inverness and the rugged North Sea coast.
Traveling north, following the coastline from the city of Aberdeen, you will witness some of Scotland’s most rugged and beautiful landscapes: towering cliffs, fishing villages, beaches and linksland shaped by the North Sea.
The region is rich with castles and history, including Balmoral, the Scottish home of the royal family. Whisky and gin distilleries add another layer to the trip, with plenty of ways to stay, dine and travel from Aberdeen around to Inverness.
The North East is built for golfers who like true links tests: firm ground, shifting wind, rough, gorse and holes routed through powerful dunes.
Royal Aberdeen
Royal Aberdeen boasts two courses, with the Balgownie course being the more famous of the two. This classic links course has holes carved through high sand dunes, with an undulating front nine and tricky blind shots on the back nine.
Trump International
Trump International opened for play in 2012 and offers a modern twist on what a classic old links course should be. Steeply undulating dunes create elevated tees, deep valleys and holes where the North Sea becomes part of the challenge.
Murcar Links
Murcar Links is a testing layout that has been in existence since 1909 and neighbors Royal Aberdeen. Driving the ball well to avoid rough and gorse, then controlling iron shots, is key to coming away with a good score.
Build the week around North Sea links.
We design North East of Scotland trips around the details that matter: Royal Aberdeen, Trump International and Murcar Links tee times, Aberdeen transfers, castle touring, distillery stops, hotel rhythm and dining that fits the route.
A links week with everything handled.
- Royal Aberdeen, Trump International and Murcar planning
- Private transfers from Aberdeen, Inverness or Edinburgh
- Balmoral, castle and coastal touring options
- Whisky and gin distillery recommendations
- Hotel and dining planning across the route
- Custom pace for couples, groups or foursomes
The courses anchor the itinerary. The cliffs, castles, distilleries and northern roads make the rest of the week feel cinematic.
Castles & Balmoral
Explore the royal side of Scotland and castle stops along the route.
Rugged Coastline
Towering cliffs, beaches and fishing towns shape the non-golf hours.
Pubs & Dining
Plan evenings around local restaurants, whisky bars and relaxed post-round meals.
Distilleries
Whisky and gin distilleries make easy additions between Aberdeen and Inverness.
North Sea Conditions
Wind, dunes and firm turf make every course play with real links character.
Flexible Routing
Build the week around Aberdeen, Inverness, Edinburgh or a wider Scotland route.
Rugged shoreline, high dunes, coastal golf and northern light from Aberdeen toward Inverness.
Casa de Campo
Three Pete Dye masterpieces on the Caribbean coast. Private villas, all-inclusive.
ExploreCabo San Lucas
Desert-meets-ocean fairways, dramatic coastline and warm resort evenings.
ExploreSt Andrews
The Home of Golf, historic links and a town built around the game.
ExploreLet’s plan your North East Scotland trip.
Tell us roughly when and how many of you. A member of the Runaway Golf team will be in touch within 24 hours with a tailored proposal — courses, hotels, transfers, castle touring, distilleries and dining.