Abernethy Golf Club, established in 1893, is a beautiful nine-hole course set in the heart of the Scottish Highlands near the village of Nethybridge and Aviemore. On most days it's possible to play without reserving a tee time. Families are welcome and handicap certificates are not required. For those without clubs we have sets for hire. Abernethy is a traditional Highland golf course, built on natural moorland and surrounded by majestic pine trees. It has a real friendly feel and a lovely little unlicensed clubhouse. Take care on the second hole, the par three over the Lochan.

The Boat of Garten 18-hole golf course, also known as 'The Boat', was established in 1898 after being designed by James Braid. It's a demanding test of sporting skill in a magnificent setting alongside the river Spey near Aviemore. If you are not hitting straight this course will gobble you up and spit you out. This renowned course will test the golfer's skill to the limit and is often referred to as The Gleneagles of the north because of its difficulty. The clubhouse is a good size and also boasts a tennis club - an absolute must when visiting the Aviemore area.

Carrbridge Golf Club provides a nine-hole golf course with full facilities in the Highlands of Scotland. It is a lively, vibrant, dedicated Scottish Golf Club amidst some of the most beautiful scenery you can imagine. Being a small Highland course lends Carrbridge its unique character. The unlicensed clubhouse is known affectionately as the tin shed, thanks to its corrugated iron roof. This is a great little course near Aviemore if you have a few hours to spare.

Craggan Golf Course is a par three course suitable for all standards of golfer - children and beginners are welcome. This parkland course situated just outside Grantown-on-Spey and a short drive from Aviemore boasts magnificent views of the Cairngorm mountains. Its signature hole is the 12th - 162 yards downhill onto a two-tiered green over a small pond. There are few places a golfer could be happier on a sunny summer's evening!

Grantown-on-Spey Golf Course is situated 15 miles north of Aviemore. The course measures 5710 yards and has a par of 70. Though not long, it presents a fair challenge for every calibre of golfer. The clubhouse has a large lounge bar and dining area. The golf club also has a well-stocked golf shop with a good range of golfing equipment. The signature hole is Murdie's View, the 275-yard 9th, a short downhill but reachable par 4.

Kingussie Golf Course offers moderately easy walking on upland terrain, with a few hard climbs at the 4th and 8th holes. In general the fairways are quite generous but Kingussie is deceptive and tee position is important for a low score. The course is kept in immaculate order and offers excellent greens and fairways. It has one of the finest looking clubhouses in the Aviemore and Cairngorms area.

Newtonmore Golf Course lies along the banks of the River Spey in the heart of Monarch of the Glen country. The 18-hole course is surrounded by some of the most dramatic and beautiful Highland scenery. Golf has been played at Newtonmore for well over a hundred years, the club having celebrated its centenary in 1993. At the Newtonmore club, fifteen minutes' drive south of Aviemore, you'll find a warm welcome, not only in the clubhouse but also in the village of Newtonmore itself.

We've saved the best 'til last: The Spey Valley Championship course in Aviemore was designed by Dave Thomas. Set in some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Cairngorms, if not the world, it's should become one of Scotland's leading golf venues and is destined to be ranked in the top five. Our team has played golf all over the world and, trust us, when the sun shines this is the best course you're ever likely to play. It's worth every penny, even if you do lose ten balls in the heather!