Golfing in the Boat of Garten

The village of Boat of Garten is home to one of the true hidden gems of Scottish Golf Courses. Often referred to as the ‘Gleneagles of the Highlands’ the course is renowned internationally as one of the most scenically attractive tests of golf designed by the grand master of course architecture and master golfer, James Braid.

At 5876 yards, this will not be the longest course you have played, but it will surely be one of the most memorable. A prized haunt for thousands of visitors each year ‘The Boat’ has become firmly established as a must for those enjoying a golfing tour of the Scottish Highlands.

More information is available from the Golf Club’s website www.boatgolf.com.

The Boat of Garten is ideally situated as a base for any Highland golfing holiday, thus avoiding the trouble of having to pack and move on each day. Accommodation to suit all needs can be found in and around Boat of Garten.

Numerous excellent golf courses are available within a 90 minute journey by car, a few of which are listed below:

Boat of Garten Golf & Tennis Club	http://www.boatgolf.com
Grantown on Spey Golf Club	http://www.grantownonspeygolfclub.co.uk/
Carrbridge Golf Club (9 holes)	http://www.carrbridgegolf.com/
Abernethy Golf Club, Nethybridge	http://www.abernethygolfclub.com/
Kingussie Golf Club	http://www.kingussie-golf.co.uk
Newtonmore Golf Club	http://www.newtonmore.com/golfclub/
Inverness Golf Club	http://www.invernessgolfclub.co.uk/
Nairn Golf Club	www.nairngolfclub.co.uk
Nairn Dunbar Golf Club	http://www.nairndunbar.com/
Royal Dornoch Golf Club	http://www.royaldornoch.com/
Moray Golf Club, Lossiemouth	http://www.moraygolf.co.uk/
Cruden Bay Golf Club, Peterhead	http://www.crudenbaygolfclub.co.uk/

2 excellent sites where you will have access to information which will help plan your Highland golfing holiday are www.golfhighland.co.uk and www.uk-golf.com