Balnaglack Farmhouse, Dalcross,
nr Inverness, Inverness-shire IV2 7JL
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Gillian Stewart (multiple Ladies European Tour winner).The Course:
18 holes. Coastal links-style. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb
Surroundings:
Seaside and rural countryside.
Designer:
Tom Doak
Also at Cabot Highlands is the Castle Stuart course (par-72; 7009 yds; rating 74.7).
57.517296
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6 miles NE of Inverness
From Inverness follow the A96 east, direction Nairn. After 4 miles turn left onto the B9039, direction Castle Stuart. After 1.5 miles golf entrance is on your left. The Castle Stuart and Old Petty courses share the same clubhouse.
Cabot Highlands (Old Petty)
Cabot Highlands (Old Petty course): opened in summer 2025, Old Petty is the second course to be built at Cabot Highlands. Designed by Tom Doak, the wonderfully crafted and immensely scenic layout takes in Moray Firth and estuary vistas, as well as inland views over Culloden Moor and the distant Highlands.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends during golf season (April thru' mid-Nov).
Must book in advance. Proof of handicap may be requested.
Contact club for full details, discounts, day tickets, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Old Petty (at least during its Preview Rounds period) is a walking-only course; golf carts are not available. Caddies available if pre-booked.
Excellent
Cabot Highlands is part of the growing Cabot Golf brand. Co-founded by Canadian businessman Ben Cowan-Dewar and American entrepreneur Mike Keiser (of Bandon Dunes fame), Cabot started out with two superb coastal courses (Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs) on the island of Cape Breton in Nova Scotia.
The brand's expansion now includes Cabot Citrus Farms (Florida), Cabot St Lucia (Caribbean), Cabot Revelstoke (British Columbia), Cabot Highlands (Scotland), Cabot Bordeaux (France), and the Lofoten Links (Norway).
The construction of the Castle Stuart (the castle) was started by Mary Queen of Scots' half-brother, James Stuart, the 1st Earl of Moray. He was unfortunately murdered, as was the 2nd Earl, so the castle was eventually finished in 1625 by James Stuart, 3rd Earl of Moray. The castle fell into decline later in the 1600s, and for 300 years remained a derelict ruin. Its wonderful recent restoration is the inspiration of two current day members of this noble Scottish lineage, Charles and Elizabeth Stuart.
Scotland's 34th best course (Golf World, 2025).
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Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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