A different side of Highland golf.
Set in the Cairngorms National Park, Grantown-on-Spey is a scenic Highland course where mature woodland, open ground and mountain air give the round a distinctly Speyside character. The original layout is associated with Willie Park, with James Braid later contributing to its development.
Grantown is a useful stop on the trail because it shows Braid as an adviser and improver rather than simply a blank-sheet architect. His influence sits within an older golfing landscape, adding another layer to the club’s long history.
Setting
Cairngorm landscapePlay beneath pine-clad hills in one of the Highlands’ best-known mountain regions.
Character
Accuracy over powerWoodland edges and strategic angles reward placement and a controlled approach.
Trail moment
A natural Speyside stopPair it with Boat of Garten and Newtonmore for a strong inland opening to the trail.