Skibo Castle,
Dornoch, Sutherland IV25 3RQ
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Visit websiteThe Course:
18 holes. Seaside links. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb
Surroundings:
Coastal duneland (Dornoch Firth), riverside (Loch and River Evelix) and open moorland.
Designer:
Donald Steel (a coincidence that Andrew Carnegie made his fortune in steel!). Modifications by Tom Mackenzie of Mackenzie & Ebert (2006).
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40 miles N of Inverness
From Inverness take the A9 direction Wick. After Tain and Glen Morangie cross over the Dornoch Firth bridge. After o.5 mi turn left, direction Meikle Ferry. After 1 mi turn right at green sheds, and follow road to Skibo Castle.
Carnegie Links, Skibo Castle
The Carnegie Links at Skibo Castle: this private and very exclusive club enjoys a stunning location, serenely overlooking the Dornoch Firth to the south, and the River Evelix and its attendant Loch to the north. Undoubtedly one of the finest golf courses in the north of Scotland, located just five miles from the also outstanding and famed courses of Royal Dornoch.
Under the guidance of its current owners, Skibo Castle (and the Carnegie Club) reflects both the style and the ideals of its original owner - Andrew Carnegie. Here its international membership and their guests, enjoy an excellently maintained and presented course, with its links-golf credentials underscored by open terrain, rolling dune-lined fairways, and deep pot bunkers.
Several holes on the Carnegie Links follow the shoreline of Dornoch Firth, affording magnificent views along the Firth and onto the surrounding Ross-shire hills and moorland. On the northside, the holes run alongside Loch Evelix, and the river of the same name.
Limited access: this private course is generally playable only by members and their invited guests.
Private club - guests can only play if hosted by a member.
Players generally walk this course.
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Skibo Castle is the home of the Carnegie Club, one of the world’s most exclusive private clubs, named after the celebrated philanthropist and steel magnate, Andrew Carnegie. At the turn of the 20th century, Carnegie was the richest man in the world. He chose Skibo Castle as his country retreat, in the land of his birth.
The 8,500 acre estate is as stunning today as it was a century ago and the castle, imposing yet comfortable, enables members to feel at home while away from home. The name "Skibo" is Norse in origin, dating back to the 9th century, when the Vikings arrived from Norway and settled here.
Scotland's 13th best course (Golf World, 2024).
Britain & Ireland's 27th best course (Golf World, 2025).
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
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.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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