The 6 Best Golf Courses in Aberdeen, Scotland

Peterculter Golf Club is situated on the River Dee among some of the most beautiful scenery in Aberdeenshire. This exceptional golfing venue truly encapsulates the natural beauty of the Scottish landscape.The course follows the natural contours of the riverbank and players can enjoy panoramic views of the valley set against the magnificence of the Grampian Mountains.The course layout presents a variety of challenges and epitomises all that is pleasurable and popular within the exciting world of Scottish golf.

Award-winning layout with greater changes of elevation than are usually found at other links-style golf courses. Royal Aberdeen Golf Club in Aberdeen, Scotland, was founded in 1780 as the Society of Golfers at Aberdeen and became the Aberdeen Golf Club in 1815. Until 1888 members played on the Queen's Links close to the city before moving across the River Don to the links at Balgownie. The Course was originally designed by the Simpson Brothers, Archie and Robert of Carnoustie and later re-bunkered and lengthened by James Braid. Hawtree & Company are now engaged as the Club's architects to ensure our classic links keeps pace with the modern game. Host to many of the worlds top golfing events such as the Walker Cup 2011, Aberdeen Asset Scottish Open 2014 and the Amateur Championship 2018. The club's 'Royal' patronage was awarded by Edward VII in 1903.

Murcar Links is an attractive 18 hole course situated on the coast of Aberdeenshire, 10 minutes from Aberdeen city centre with superb views across the North Sea. Murcar Links has risen to No 96 in the Golf Monthly Top 100 courses and 47th in Scotland’s Top 100 courses 2019 by National Club Golfer. The course, originally designed by Archie Simpson and revised by James Braid, it is located on a classic stretch of links land with massive sand dunes, undulating fairways, and is covered in whins and heather with some magnificent views across the North Sea. Playing Murcar Links is a truly memorable and rewarding experience where each hole offers its own challenge.

Built at the mouth of Aberdeen Harbour and bounded by the North Sea, the views available up and down the coast as well as across the busy harbour with the city beyond are simply breathtaking. Widely acknowledged as one of the best municipal 18-hole courses in Scotland, James Braid, Archie Simpson and the Hawtree family all had a hand in carving out this coastal golf experience. Found in the heart of a local conservation area, the stunning layout requires nerve and balance in equal measure. Balnagask is a distinctive golf course offering a great variety of golf holes in a spectacular setting. The golfer will enjoy the naturally rolling coastal landscape offering hidden fairways, elevated tees, gorse walled ravines and a host of interesting features including the historic Girdleness Lighthouse and medieval Torry Battery.

The largest independent retail centre in Scotland boasts a 56 bay floodlit driving range on 2 tiers with carpeted bays and the finest quality mats and range balls. Our Award winning 3000 sq ft superstore, stocks everything for the beginner to the seasoned golfer. Lessons are available 7 days a week with one of our PGA Professionals or Trainee Professionals.