Scotland · Inverness · Loch Ness

The Highlands.

“Outstanding natural beauty, Loch Ness, malt whisky and links golf along the Moray Firth.”

Where
Inverness & Loch Ness
Courses
3 Classics
Setting
Mountains & lochs
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A coastline where mountains, lochs and links golf share the same horizon — with Inverness, distilleries and Highland roads in every direction.

The Scottish Highlands
№ 01 · The Place
About the Highlands

Outstanding natural beauty, Loch Ness and Inverness.

The outstanding natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands is always worth a visit. Featuring some of the highest mountains in the UK and spectacular lochs, the Highlands offer plenty of adventures for outdoor lovers.

Inverness sits at the top of Loch Ness and is a lively town with many bars and restaurants. There are also plenty of opportunities to sample the finest malt whiskies in the world at the many distilleries open to the public.

2009
Castle Stuart opened
3
Moray Firth courses
3
Featured courses
1
Loch Ness base
№ 02 · The Courses
Top 3 courses
Moray Firth links, modern classics and Highland challenge.

The Highlands pair bucket-list scenery with courses that reward touch, patience and smart scoring around firm turf, bunkers and coastal wind.

Pure links experience
№ I

Royal Dornoch

Not far from Inverness lies Royal Dornoch. One of the best links courses in the world, this gem offers one of the purest links experiences. The course nestles close to the Moray Firth and features challenging greens due to their upturned saucer design.

Style
Classic links
Setting
Moray Firth
Greens
Upturned saucers
Modern classic
№ II

Castle Stuart

Also situated on the banks of the Moray Firth is Castle Stuart. A modern links-style course designed by Gil Hanse, it opened in 2009 and quickly earned a reputation for challenging holes with a stunning backdrop.

Opened
2009
Designer
Gil Hanse
Style
Modern links
Hard but fair
№ III

Nairn Dunbar

Nairn Dunbar offers a different challenge. It is not a links course, but it has a links feel, with deep bunkers and thick gorse bushes acting as on-course defenses. It is a hard but fair course for any level of golfer.

Feel
Links style
Defense
Deep bunkers
Challenge
Gorse bushes
Featured Trip · Scotland

Build the week around Loch Ness and the Moray Firth.

We design Highlands trips around the details that matter: Royal Dornoch, Castle Stuart and Nairn Dunbar tee times, Inverness hotels, private transfers, distillery visits, scenic touring and time to enjoy the landscape.

Highlands Itinerary

A links week with everything handled.

  • Royal Dornoch, Castle Stuart and Nairn Dunbar planning
  • Private transfers from Inverness or Edinburgh
  • Loch Ness, castles and scenic touring options
  • Malt whisky distillery recommendations
  • Inverness hotel and dining planning
  • Custom pace for couples, groups or foursomes
№ 03 · Beyond the Course
Why Highlands
A Scotland trip made of lochs, mountains and great golf.

The courses anchor the itinerary. The lochs, mountains, distilleries and Inverness evenings make the rest of the week feel complete.

Loch Ness

Use Inverness as a lively base at the top of Loch Ness, with easy touring days nearby.

Mountains & Lochs

The Highlands bring some of the highest mountains in the UK and spectacular loch scenery.

Pubs & Dining

Plan evenings around Inverness restaurants, bars and relaxed post-round meals.

Malt Whisky

Build in distillery visits and tastings around golf and scenic touring.

Moray Firth Golf

Coastal wind, firm turf and thoughtful greens make the golf feel properly Scottish.

Flexible Routing

Build the week around Inverness, Edinburgh or a wider Scotland route.

№ 06 · Plan Your Trip
Request a custom trip

Let’s plan your Highlands 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, Loch Ness touring, distilleries and dining.

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