Lybster Golf Club
Caithness
Perched on the dramatic cliffs of Scotland’s far north coast in Caithness, Lybster Golf Club offers a raw and unforgettable links-style experience. Overlooking the North Sea, this is golf in its purest form — exposed, natural and shaped heavily by the elements.
The 9-hole course (played as 18 tees) measures just over 5,800 yards and makes full use of its rugged coastal setting. Fairways run close to the cliff edge, elevation changes add variety, and the ever-present wind plays a huge role in how the course is tackled. It’s not long, but it can feel incredibly testing depending on conditions.
What really sets Lybster apart is the setting. There are few places in the UK where you feel quite this remote while playing golf. It’s quiet, unspoilt and completely uncommercial — the kind of course you remember not just for the golf, but for the experience of being there.
This is very much a “journey course” — ideal for those travelling the North Coast 500 or exploring the Highlands. It’s not about pristine conditioning or luxury facilities; it’s about authentic Scottish links golf in a truly unique location.
Wick John O’Groats Airport
20km
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Time Zone:
GMT+10
Currency:
$ (Australian Dollar)
Temperature:
3°C - 24°C
Cost of a Beer:
£5.50
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£33
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About The Area
Reiss is a small village just outside Wick on Scotland’s far north coast, offering golfers access to one of the most traditional and authentic links experiences in the country. Set along the windswept coastline of Caithness, it’s a destination where golf feels raw, natural and deeply connected to its surroundings.
The standout venue is Reay Golf Club, located a short drive west along the north coast. This classic links course is set right beside the Pentland Firth, featuring firm fairways, natural undulations and fast-running conditions. The layout is shaped heavily by the elements — particularly the wind — which can completely change how the course plays from one day to the next. It’s a true test of links golf, rewarding creativity, control and adaptability rather than power.
Closer to Reiss, golfers can also play Wick Golf Club, another traditional links layout with a slightly more forgiving feel, offering a great contrast within the same area.
Golf in Reiss is best enjoyed between May and September, when daylight hours are long and conditions are more favourable. Summer brings extended evenings, allowing for relaxed rounds in a remote and peaceful setting.
Off the course, the far north of Scotland offers a unique sense of space and isolation. The dramatic coastline, sea cliffs and empty beaches provide incredible scenery, while the area forms part of the North Coast 500 route, making it ideal for a road-trip-style golf itinerary.
For golfers seeking authentic links golf, minimal crowds and a truly remote Highland experience, Reiss delivers one of Scotland’s most raw and memorable golf escapes.
