Kingussie Golf Club
Kingussie
Set in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Kingussie Golf Club offers a beautifully scenic Highland course with views across the Spey Valley and surrounding mountains. It’s a course that perfectly blends natural beauty with a traditional, relaxed golfing experience.
The 18-hole layout measures just over 5,900 yards and makes excellent use of the gently rolling terrain. Tree-lined fairways, heather-lined rough and natural undulations create a course that rewards accuracy and thoughtful shot placement rather than power. It’s enjoyable for a wide range of golfers, with enough variation to keep things interesting throughout the round.
What really stands out is the setting. Playing here feels immersive — you’re surrounded by mountains, forests and open countryside, giving it that proper Highland feel without the crowds of more famous destinations. It’s peaceful, welcoming and unpretentious, making it a great place to slow things down and enjoy the game.
Kingussie works perfectly as part of a Cairngorms or Highlands itinerary, especially when paired with nearby courses like Spey Valley or Boat of Garten. It’s a great addition if you’re looking to mix well-known venues with authentic, off-the-beaten-track golf.
Inverness Airport
75km
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Time Zone:
GMT+0
Currency:
British Pound
Temperature:
00-00℃
Cost of a Beer:
£5.00
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£5.00
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About The Area
Newtonmore sits in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park and makes a superb base for golfers who want Highland scenery with a proper sense of place. Surrounded by mountains, moorland and the River Spey, it offers a slower, more traditional Scottish golf experience — the kind of destination where the views are huge, the welcome is warm and the golf feels genuinely rooted in the landscape. The village is also well placed for exploring the wider Spey Valley, which is one of the Highlands’ strongest areas for scenic inland golf.
The standout local course is Newtonmore Golf Club, a par-70 course of just over 6,000 yards set on the flood plain of the River Spey. It’s known for its mountain views, natural Highland setting and enjoyable test that rewards keeping the ball in play rather than overpowering the course. James Braid also left his mark here, adding to its traditional Scottish pedigree. Nearby, Kingussie Golf Club offers another classic Highland round, while Boat of Garten Golf Club and Spey Valley Golf Course make excellent additions for golfers building a wider Cairngorms itinerary. The result is a destination that works especially well for golfers who like to mix a few different courses into one trip rather than staying tied to a single resort.
Off the course, Newtonmore has plenty to recommend it. The village is the southern terminus of the Speyside Way and a stop on the East Highland Way, so walking and cycling are a natural part of the experience. The Highland Folk Museum is one of the area’s best-known attractions, and the wider Cairngorms region offers wildlife, lochs, forests and whisky distilleries within easy reach. Summer is particularly appealing, with long daylight hours and Highland games taking place across Scotland through the season, especially in July and August. For golfers looking for authentic Highland character, scenic golf and easy access to the Cairngorms, Newtonmore is a wonderfully rounded base.
