Gorse & Thistle | The Highlander

Arrive at Aberdeen Airport, where you will be greeted by your Gorse & Thistle Tour Host for a seamless private transfer to the Marcliffe Hotel & Spa, your five-star countryside retreat just outside the Granite City.
Set within peaceful private grounds, The Marcliffe is renowned for its understated Scottish luxury, refined dining, and exceptional hospitality, an ideal base for exploring Scotland’s northeast links.
After check-in, enjoy time to relax before joining your Tour Host for a welcome reception introducing the legendary courses and dramatic coastline that define this part of Scotland’s golf coast.

Begin your Scottish links journey at the spectacular Cruden Bay Golf Club, one of the most beloved and unique courses in the world.
Carved through towering dunes overlooking the North Sea, Cruden Bay is a masterpiece of natural routing, featuring blind shots, dramatic elevation changes, and an unforgettable sense of adventure on every hole.
A true throwback to the golden age of golf, it combines charm, challenge, and pure links theatre in one of the most scenic settings in Scotland.
Following your round, return to The Marcliffe for an evening at leisure, enjoying fine Scottish dining and the tranquillity of your surroundings.

Play Royal Aberdeen Golf Club, the sixth-oldest golf club in the world and one of Scotland’s finest traditional links experiences.
Set along the rugged Balgownie dunes, the course demands precision, strategy, and control, with narrow fairways, deep bunkering, and fast-running turf defining a classic championship test. Steeped in history and prestige, Royal Aberdeen offers a pure and uncompromising links experience shaped by centuries of tradition.
After your round, return to The Marcliffe for optional dining or a relaxed evening in Aberdeen.

Today you will experience Trump International Golf Links, one of the most visually striking modern links courses in the world.
Set against vast dunes along the Aberdeenshire coastline, the course features dramatic shaping, expansive fairways, and a bold championship layout designed to maximise its natural surroundings. With sweeping views of the North Sea and a powerful test of modern links golf, it delivers a memorable contrast to the region’s historic venues.
After your round, return once again to The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa for your final evening in Aberdeen.

After breakfast, travel north through the dramatic Highland landscapes to the elegant coastal town of Nairn.
Upon arrival, play Nairn Golf Club, a classic championship links overlooking the Moray Firth. Known for its immaculate conditioning and traditional design, it offers a beautifully balanced test of strategy and precision. After golf, check into the The Clubhouse Hotel (Ambassador Hotel), a stylish boutique property in the heart of the Highlands.
Enjoy a relaxed evening in Nairn with optional dining overlooking the coastline or a peaceful walk along the beach.

Play the world-renowned Royal Dornoch Golf Club, consistently ranked among the greatest golf courses on earth.
Set in a remote and breathtaking Highland location, Dornoch offers pure links perfection, natural, rugged, and shaped by centuries of golfing tradition. Every hole flows organically through rolling dunes with unmatched charm and challenge. A pilgrimage course for golfers worldwide, Royal Dornoch delivers an unforgettable experience defined by purity, solitude, and genius design.
After your round, return to Nairn for an optional relaxed evening or coastal dining along the Moray Firth.

Enjoy your final round at Cabot Highlands (Castle Stuart), a modern masterpiece set on the shores of the Moray Firth.
Blending contemporary design with dramatic Highland scenery, the course offers wide fairways, bold green complexes, and stunning views across the water to the Black Isle. It provides a fitting finale to your Highland golf journey, refined, scenic, and strategically compelling.
Return to Nairn for your final evening in Scotland.

After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to Inverness or Aberdeen Airport for your departure.
Leave Scotland with lasting memories of world-class links golf, dramatic coastal landscapes, and the exceptional hospitality of Gorse & Thistle, a journey through the legendary northeast and Highlands of Scottish golf.