Cruden Bay
Cruden Bay
Wild, rollicking links in a giant amphitheatre of dunes above the bay.
Aberdeen, Aberdeen & The North East
Royal Aberdeen: Balgownie
One of the world's oldest clubs, with a front nine threaded through towering dunes.
Balgownie Links, Royal Aberdeen
Royal Aberdeen traces its history to 1780, making it one of the oldest golf clubs in the world. Its Balgownie links runs out through towering dunes beside the North Sea and back over more open ground.
It hosted the Walker Cup in 2011 and the Scottish Open in 2014.
- Location
- Aberdeen
- History
- Club history from 1780
- Include Royal Aberdeen in my journey
What to look forward to
A front nine among some of Scotland's biggest dunes
A classic out-and-back routing
Easy reach of Aberdeen
Playing as a visitor
Visitor times are available on set days, and a handicap certificate is required.
Visitor policies, handicap requirements and tee-time procedures are set by each club and can change. We confirm the current position for your dates and never assume or guarantee access.
Pairs well with
Courses that sit naturally alongside Royal Aberdeen in a well-paced itinerary.
Murcar Links
Aberdeen
Rugged dune golf just north of the city, often paired with Balgownie.
Play Royal Aberdeen, beautifully arranged.
Tell us when you would like to travel and which other courses you have in mind. We will advise honestly on what is realistic and design the journey around it.
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