Gorse & Thistle | Aberdeen's Trail

Arrive at Edinburgh or Aberdeen Airport, where you will be greeted by your Gorse & Thistle Tour Host for a seamless private transfer to The Golf View Hotel & Spa in Nairn.
Set along the Moray Firth coastline, this refined seaside retreat offers elegant comfort, panoramic views, and the warm hospitality for which the Scottish Highlands are renowned.
Spend the afternoon at leisure, take a stroll along Nairn Beach or unwind in the spa. In the evening, gather for a welcome reception with your Tour Host to introduce you to the region’s legendary courses and the journey ahead.

Your Scottish golf adventure begins at Nairn Golf Club, a classic championship links founded in 1887 and shaped by some of Scotland’s greatest architects, including Old Tom Morris and James Braid.
Set beside the Moray Firth, every hole offers sweeping sea views and a test of precision in the fresh Highland breeze. The firm fairways, fast greens, and natural dunes create a true links challenge.
After your round, enjoy post-golf refreshments in the historic clubhouse before returning to The Golf View Hotel, where fine dining and coastal tranquillity await.

After breakfast, travel east to the Aberdeenshire coast for your round at Trump International Golf Links, designed by Dr. Martin Hawtree. The Old Course is a modern links masterpiece, routed through towering dunes with panoramic North Sea vistas at every turn.
Each hole is framed by natural beauty and crafted to blend seamlessly with the rugged landscape, offering a challenging yet unforgettable experience.
After play, check in to The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa, a five-star country house retreat on the outskirts of Aberdeen, renowned for its elegance, fine dining, and peaceful setting.

Return to Trump International to experience the New Course, a recent addition that complements the Old Course’s grandeur with a slightly different rhythm and character.
Expect dramatic elevation changes, wide undulating fairways, and firm, fast greens, all designed to celebrate the traditional links spirit while providing a fresh and modern challenge.
After your round, unwind at The Marcliffe, where you can enjoy its renowned restaurant and classic Scottish hospitality.

Tee off at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club, founded in 1780 and one of the oldest golf clubs in the world.
The Balgownie Links is a revered classic, its front nine often considered among the finest in links golf, with rolling fairways that run parallel to the North Sea.
Historic, demanding, and visually spectacular, Royal Aberdeen has hosted many prestigious championships, including the Scottish Open.
Return to The Marcliffe to relax and share stories from your day over an elegant dinner and perhaps a dram of Speyside whisky.

Your final round is at Cruden Bay Golf Club, a course beloved by purists and consistently ranked among the world’s best.
Designed by Old Tom Morris in 1899, it offers a wildly beautiful, traditional links experience where rolling dunes, blind shots, elevated tees, and panoramic sea views epitomise the beauty of Scottish golf.
After play, enjoy lunch in the clubhouse, overlooking the North Sea and Slains Castle in the distance.
Return to The Marcliffe for your final evening in Aberdeen, celebrating a week of exceptional golf and timeless Scottish charm.

After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to Edinburgh or Aberdeen Airport for your departure.
Leave Scotland with lasting memories of world-class links golf, dramatic coastal landscapes, and the hallmark hospitality of Gorse & Thistle, a journey defined by tradition, luxury, and the enduring spirit of the game.