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A sweeping fairway between sandy bunkers above the Moray Firth
Ardersier, near Inverness, Highlands & Royal Dornoch

Cabot Highlands

Formerly Castle Stuart: broad, theatrical links above the Moray Firth, a short drive from Inverness.

Cabot Highlands, formerly Castle Stuart, above the Moray Firth

Set on a plateau above the Moray Firth, the course originally known as Castle Stuart was an instant favourite when it opened, and soon hosted the Scottish Open.

Wide fairways, big sandy bunkers and clifftop views make it thrilling for golfers of every ability, and it is only a short drive from Inverness Airport.

Location
Ardersier, near Inverness
Region
Highlands & Royal Dornoch
History
Opened 2009 as Castle Stuart
Design
Gil Hanse and Mark Parsinen
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What to look forward to

  • Clifftop holes above the Moray Firth

  • Generous fairways and dramatic bunkering

  • Views across the water to Chanonry Point

Playing as a visitor

Demand is high through the summer, so we book well ahead.

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.

Sample journeys featuring Cabot Highlands

Gorse-covered dunes overlooking the fairways of Royal Dornoch and the Dornoch Firth

Signature Collection

7–9 nights

The Scottish Links Expedition

Fife, Angus, the Highlands and Speyside

From St Andrews to Royal Dornoch, with whisky country and the hills of Perthshire on the way. The fullest picture of Scottish golf.

Explore journey

Pairs well with

Courses that sit naturally alongside Cabot Highlands in a well-paced itinerary.

  • Gorse-covered dunes overlooking the fairways of Royal Dornoch and the Dornoch Firth

    Royal Dornoch: Championship

    Dornoch

    Golf has been recorded at Dornoch since the early 1600s. Plateau greens, with gorse ablaze in late spring.

  • A green on Chanonry Ness beside the Moray Firth, with hills across the water

    Fortrose & Rosemarkie

    Black Isle

    Golf on a narrow spit into the Moray Firth, where dolphins are often seen off the point.

All courses in Highlands & Royal Dornoch

Play Cabot Highlands, 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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