Golf

Aberdeenshire is a golf lover's paradise, with excellent courses across the area and some of the most challenging in the world to be found amongst the coastal dunes.

The golfing opportunities in Aberdeenshire are not limited to the coastal areas, though - the area also has some highly-regarded parkland courses.

Championship courses include Royal Aberdeen (which hosted the Amateur Championship in 2018 and the Walker Cup in 2011). You can find Trump International among the dunes at Balmedie, and Murcar Links is also close to the city centre. Another excellent beach-side course is Cruden Bay.

Parkland courses are also excellent in the area, including Ballater in the Cairngorms National Park and Hazlehead on the western edge of Aberdeen.

Other popular courses include those at Stonehaven, Aberdour, Oldmeldrum, Inchmarlo and Newmachar.

If you can't get enough golf, Aberdeenshire is also within easy reach of Angus, home of the famous Montrose Golf Links and the legendary Carnoustie Links, which has hosted the Open an impressive 8 times! It was voted one of Scotland's best courses in 2018, so it is a great addition to any trip. If you'd like a golf-focused holiday, Aberdeenshire is a great place to aim for.