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Marcliffe at Pitfodels | Royal Golf Hotel | Golf View Hotel & Leisure Club
MARCLIFFE AT PITFODELS
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You simply can not go wrong with any hotel that claims membership in the Small Luxury Hotels of the World chain (also see Litchfield Plantation, South Carolina). Sitting among eight acres of private land near the River Dee in Aberdeen, the Marcliffe at Pitfodels has hosted world leaders, celebrities and royalty. We highly recommend this hotel for an executive retreat, or for a golf group looking for a little luxury after a few days of battling Highlands links. Two restaurants, a snooker room and a putting green are among the amenities. |
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Cruden Bay |
| Description: |
Only a few years ago Cruden Bay would rarely be mentioned by golfers planning a trip to Scotland. As we enter the 21st century, however, this links course 37 miles north of Aberdeen is ranked by nearly everyone as one of the top fifty courses in the entire world. Cruden Bay is best enjoyed while staying in Aberdeen, although some groups will play it while in transit from Nairn to Aberdeen (Nairn is 93 miles west of Cruden Bay). Many feel the landscape rivals Pebble Beach or Turnberry for its dramatic seaside views, a comparison we feel is appropriate. |
| Location: |
19 miles N of Aberdeen |
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Nairn |
| Description: |
Nairn was thrust into the international spotlight in 1999 when it played host to the Walker Cup, the amateur equivalent of the Ryder Cup. The only other Scottish venues to have hosted the Walker Cup are St. Andrews, Turnberry and Muirfield, placing Nairn in elite company. A traditional seaside test of links golf, a trip to Nairn coupled with a round at Royal Dornoch is well worth the drive north. A typical swing through the Highlands would have you depart Glasgow for Dornoch, down through Nairn and then over to Cruden Bay and Aberdeen before heading south to Carnoustie. |
| Location: |
16 miles E of Inverness |
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Royal Dornoch |
| Description: |
Consistently ranked among the top courses in the world, the attraction Royal Dornoch holds over golf enthusiasts derives as much from its relative isolation in the northern reaches of the Scottish Highlands as from its being a truly world-class test of golf. Many say that the best Donald Ross courses in the United States are influenced more by Royal Dornoch than any other course of Ross' homeland (Ross was the son of a Dornoch stonemason). Designed by Old Tom Morris, Dornoch is well worth a trip to the 58th parallel, especially when combined with a round at Nairn. |
| Location: |
42 miles N of Inverness |
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Royal Aberdeen |
| Description: |
Is it possible for the sixth oldest course in the entire world to be considered a "hidden gem?" If it is, then the Balgownie Links at Royal Aberdeen must be so defined. Clients inevitably return from trips to Royal Aberdeen applauding its traditional atmosphere and commenting on the sense of history one feels when trying to navigate its tight fairways, massive bunkers on the back nine and sand dunes on the front. Once again, Royal Aberdeen is a legendary course overshadowed by its neighbors to the south and southwest, but one which awards bragging rights to the golfer willing to make the trip. |
| Location: |
Aberdeen, 58 miles N of Carnoustie |
ROYAL GOLF HOTEL
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Overlooking the first tee of the championship course at Royal Dornoch, the Royal Golf Hotel is a 24-room facility with splendid views across the golf course and the coastline beyond. Located only 200 yards from the center of the village of Dornoch, this property is the perfect place to kick back and relax after a day on one of the most famous courses in the entire world. When faced with the remote location of Royal Dornoch (the most northerly championship course in the world), we strongly advise a night spent at the Royal Golf Hotel before making the trip south. |
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Cruden Bay |
| Description: |
Only a few years ago Cruden Bay would rarely be mentioned by golfers planning a trip to Scotland. As we enter the 21st century, however, this links course 37 miles north of Aberdeen is ranked by nearly everyone as one of the top fifty courses in the entire world. Cruden Bay is best enjoyed while staying in Aberdeen, although some groups will play it while in transit from Nairn to Aberdeen (Nairn is 93 miles west of Cruden Bay). Many feel the landscape rivals Pebble Beach or Turnberry for its dramatic seaside views, a comparison we feel is appropriate. |
| Location: |
19 miles N of Aberdeen |
| Golf Course Name: |
Nairn |
| Description: |
Nairn was thrust into the international spotlight in 1999 when it played host to the Walker Cup, the amateur equivalent of the Ryder Cup. The only other Scottish venues to have hosted the Walker Cup are St. Andrews, Turnberry and Muirfield, placing Nairn in elite company. A traditional seaside test of links golf, a trip to Nairn coupled with a round at Royal Dornoch is well worth the drive north. A typical swing through the Highlands would have you depart Glasgow for Dornoch, down through Nairn and then over to Cruden Bay and Aberdeen before heading south to Carnoustie. |
| Location: |
16 miles E of Inverness |
| Golf Course Name: |
Royal Dornoch |
| Description: |
Consistently ranked among the top courses in the world, the attraction Royal Dornoch holds over golf enthusiasts derives as much from its relative isolation in the northern reaches of the Scottish Highlands as from its being a truly world-class test of golf. Many say that the best Donald Ross courses in the United States are influenced more by Royal Dornoch than any other course of Ross' homeland (Ross was the son of a Dornoch stonemason). Designed by Old Tom Morris, Dornoch is well worth a trip to the 58th parallel, especially when combined with a round at Nairn. |
| Location: |
42 miles N of Inverness |
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Royal Aberdeen |
| Description: |
Is it possible for the sixth oldest course in the entire world to be considered a "hidden gem?" If it is, then the Balgownie Links at Royal Aberdeen must be so defined. Clients inevitably return from trips to Royal Aberdeen applauding its traditional atmosphere and commenting on the sense of history one feels when trying to navigate its tight fairways, massive bunkers on the back nine and sand dunes on the front. Once again, Royal Aberdeen is a legendary course overshadowed by its neighbors to the south and southwest, but one which awards bragging rights to the golfer willing to make the trip. |
| Location: |
Aberdeen, 58 miles N of Carnoustie |
GOLF VIEW HOTEL & LEISURE CLUB
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Located on the coast of the Moray Firth, this 47-room facility lies only nine miles from Inverness and within one hour of twenty golf courses (including Royal Dornoch and Nairn). Features include a leisure club with pool and sauna, tennis courts and two restaurants. A great place to stay when making the trip north to the Highlands, we suggest staying here while playing both Nairn and Royal Dornoch, or using it as a midway stop between Dornoch and Aberdeen, where you will play Cruden Bay and Royal Aberdeen. |
| Golf Course Name: |
Cruden Bay |
| Description: |
Only a few years ago Cruden Bay would rarely be mentioned by golfers planning a trip to Scotland. As we enter the 21st century, however, this links course 37 miles north of Aberdeen is ranked by nearly everyone as one of the top fifty courses in the entire world. Cruden Bay is best enjoyed while staying in Aberdeen, although some groups will play it while in transit from Nairn to Aberdeen (Nairn is 93 miles west of Cruden Bay). Many feel the landscape rivals Pebble Beach or Turnberry for its dramatic seaside views, a comparison we feel is appropriate. |
| Location: |
19 miles N of Aberdeen | |
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