Roxburghe Golf Course is a superb choice for a Scottish Borders golf break, especially for UK golfers who want countryside scenery, resort comfort and a proper championship-style course without heading as far as the Highlands. Set within the SCHLOSS Roxburghe estate near Kelso, the course sits in 200 acres of rolling parkland, with mature woodland, natural contours and views across the Borders landscape.

Designed by Dave Thomas, the course has a polished but natural feel, using the shape of the land rather than forcing the holes into place. Wide fairways make it enjoyable for holiday golfers, but well-positioned bunkers, water hazards, large greens and the free-draining terrain keep the round interesting for stronger players too.

One of the standout moments comes at the par-5 14th, “The Viaduct”, where the River Teviot and the famous Roxburgh Viaduct frame the hole beautifully. It is exactly the kind of memorable feature that makes a golf break feel tied to the destination, not just the scorecard.

Roxburghe also works well as a stay-and-play option, with SCHLOSS Roxburghe offering luxury hotel accommodation, spa facilities, cottages, dining and outdoor activities on the estate. The resort is a little over an hour from both Edinburgh and Newcastle, making it a practical short-break option for UK golfers.

For a Scotland golf holiday with quiet scenery, good course design and proper resort comfort, Roxburghe Golf Course is a very appealing Borders option.