Some will say "The Bruce" while others will say "The Montgomery." The best way to answer the question for yourself is to play them both; come for the day or take advantage of one our value-laden stay-and-play packages. Getting to Kinross is easy, especially from the Central Belt: drive time to Glasgow is 60 minutes and 30 minutes to Edinburgh. Many repeat visitors come from north-east Scotland, The Borders, and north-east England.
Welcome to the Strathtay Golf Club website which we hope you will find informative. Please take the time to read about the history of Strathtay Golf Club which was originally laid out in 1909 with 9 additional tees being introduced in 2008 making it an 9 hole 18 tee, par 63 course. This short picturesque course with excellent greens is set in tranquil surroundings and will offer a challenge to all classes of golfer.
Only a short drive from Scotland's central belt, Aberfeldy is a beautiful parkland course in the heart of Highland Perthshire. Come for the day, play your round of golf and then enjoy some good food and drink in our friendly clubhouse. Head north on the A9 for 19 miles then take the Aberfeldy turnoff at Ballinluig, follow the signs to Aberfeldy via the A827. Once you reach the town continue up the main street, through the square until you reach the traffic lights.
Lansdowne Associate Membership is our stepping stone to Full Membership. Lansdowne Associate Membership allows you join the club on payment of the fees below and entitles you to full use of the Lansdowne Course, Wee Course and up to 6 rounds a year on Rosemount. During this time you will remain on the waiting list and once Full Membership is offered you must accept.
Situated below the slopes of the Ochil Hills, the lovely Perthshire village of Dunning is steeped in history, from the Iron Age fort at Dun Knock, through to the 1st Century Roman camp at Kincladie and a monument commemorating the last witch in Scotland, Maggie Wall, who was burnt in 1657. Add a 17th century St Serf's church and the famous 9th century Pictish Dupplin Cross and you will be playing golf at one of Scotland's ancient settlements.
From the minute you arrive at Murrayshall House Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland you know it will be a special experience. From the welcoming smile that greets you at reception, to your luxurious accommodation and fine dining restaurant, unmatched golf facilities and Stutts bar, whether your visit is a weekend escape, corporate event, special occasion or your just passing by, our attentive staff work hard to ensure your time at Murrayshall is pleasantly unique.
In the Auchterarder Guide of some 50 years ago it gives a population of 2,254 and also mentions that Auchterarder derives its name from the Gaelic 'Auchdar aird tir', signifying 'the summit of the rising ground'. Standing on a ridge in Strathearn, it is one of the highest towns in Scotland. It also mentions sporting facilities, the nine- hole course being recognised as one of the finest inland courses in Central Scotland, laid out in 1913 by Ben Sayers. A modest payment made the visitor a member.
Founded in 1911, Craigie Hill is a Club steeped in history. Set in beautiful Perthshire, the course is located on the western edge of the historic City of Perth, only 25 minutes (17 miles) from Gleneagles, the venue for the 2014 Ryder Cup. The 18 hole golf course was designed around the natural contours of the land, and includes some of the most breathtaking scenery of any course in the area.
Crieff while only an hours drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow (find us) is situated at the "Gateway to the Highlands" and being surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of rural Perthshire, provides a feeling of escape. With Gleneagles only ten minutes away and St Andrews, Carnoustie, and The Rosemount at Blairgowrie all just 90 minutes or so away, Crieff is an ideal base for a golf holiday. Local accommodation to suit all budgets is readily available.
The game of golf and the golf industry have evolved over the years and our role has significantly changed too. Despite a trend in recent years of declining members in golf clubs across Scotland, golf remains the highest membership based sport in Scotland. Much time and effort is dedicated to supporting clubs in an attempt to reverse that trend and to ensure that we can encourage participation in the game of golf and promote it as a sport for life which is accessible to all.
Scottish Golf Experience was founded by Old Course caddie Kevin Fogarty and it’s mission is to provide a diversified experience of Scotland that includes golf, food, beverage, tours and local insights about the history of the St. Andrews Links, the ancient township of St. Andrews, Fife and Scotland as a whole.