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Traigh Golf Course

Location: Arisaig, Scottish Highlands

Category: golf

Rating: 5.0 / 5

Coordinates: 56.9398651,-5.853784 (latitude, longitude)

Traigh Golf Course

About Traigh Golf Course

Traigh Golf Course

Nestled along the silver sands of Traigh Mhor beach in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, Traigh Golf Course is a hidden gem offering a truly unforgettable golfing experience. As Britain’s most westerly mainland course, it boasts breathtaking views of the Small Isles—Rum, Eigg, Muck, and Skye—with South Uist’s peaks visible on clear days. Here, the natural beauty of the Highlands merges seamlessly with a challenging yet accessible 9-hole layout, designed to delight golfers of all abilities.

Originally established around 1900, Traigh Golf Course was reimagined in the 1990s by renowned Scottish architect John Salvesen, who skillfully incorporated the site’s rolling dunes and dramatic coastal contours. The result? A links-style course that tests precision and creativity, with blind shots, gorse-fringed greens, and water hazards like the tide pool-crossing "Captain’s Caper." Each hole, with its dual Gaelic-English name, promises a unique experience—standouts include the iconic "Local Hero," overlooking beaches immortalized in the 1983 film of the same name.

Visitors are warmly welcomed at this family-friendly course, where modest green fees offer unbeatable value. Whether tackling the tricky par-3s with the wind at your back, pausing to soak in panoramic vistas, or simply enjoying the peaceful isolation, Traigh Golf Course invites you to embrace the Highland spirit. Stay for the Traigh Open, explore nearby beaches, or linger in the tranquility of one of Scotland’s most scenic courses—it’s golf as it’s meant to be.

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Contact & Location

Address: 2 Portnaluchaig, Bunacaimb, Arisaig PH39 4NT, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 1687 450337

Website: https://www.traighgolf.co.uk/

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