The Best Golf Courses to Play in Scotland For Under £100

Scotland is the spiritual heartland of golf, and many of its courses have gone down in legend and enjoy almost a mythical status. That has consequently made them expensive for visiting golfers to play, but there is another tier of venues in the nation that offer a memorable, rewarding experience without the accompanied eye-watering green fee.

We have gone through the Golfshake Course Section, which is home to thousands of independent reviews, to discover the locations recommended by other golfers that can be played for under £100 during the peak months of summer.

This is by no means an exhaustive list - it's a topic that we shall revisit - but this gives you a flavour of what makes Scottish golf special beyond just the biggest and most famous names.

If you think there are courses that should feature more prominently, then the way to accomplish that is by submitting a positive review for them! We have also excluded some places that do not share their green fees online, or who choose to only reveal them once you're going through the booking process, which is a pet peeve of this Scottish golfer.

However, the following selection is varied, including classic links courses, spectacular Highland scenery, and tracks that are within easy reach of Scotland's major cities.

It's time for you to meet some of the best golf courses to play in Scotland under £100!

Brora Golf Club

Location: Brora, Highlands

Golfshake Rating: 4.96

Green Fees: £95 (UK Club Members), £75 (After 3pm)

Review Comment: "What a fantastic course, beautiful greens which are sometimes tricky adding to the enjoyment of this great course. Stunning views - loved this course from the 1st to the 18th! Beware of the tricky par 3 18th. Special mention to the staff who greet you with the warmest of welcomes - looking forward to returning next year!"

Blairgowrie Golf Club

Location: Blairgowrie, Perth & Kinross

Golfshake Rating: 4.90

Green Fees: £90 (After 4pm)

Review Comment: "A brilliant, challenging course in a lovely area, would definitely play again."

Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club

Location: Fortrose, Highlands

Golfshake Rating: 4.84

Green Fees: £85 (After 2:30pm)

Review Comment: "Beautiful course, challenging, especially in strong wind, friendly professional and clubhouse."

Forres Golf Club

Location: Forres, Moray

Golfshake Rating: 4.80

Green Fees: £80, £40 (After 3pm)

Review Comment: "Cracking golf course a short drive from Inverness Airport, was in fantastic condition and quite easily the best greens I have putted on for some time. Helpfully friendly pro shop stocking some nice golf gear at competitive prices, would thoroughly recommend a day out here."

Glen Golf Club

Location: North Berwick, East Lothian

Golfshake Rating: 4.73

Green Fees: £90 (Monday to Thursday), £70 (Monday to Thursday After 3pm)

Review Comment: "A cracking good golf club which is a challenge if the wind is breezy. Greens are great to play on. The clubhouse has views to die for. Excellent food and service."

Elgin Golf Club

Location: Elgin, Moray

Golfshake Rating: 4.66

Green Fees: £85 (Premium), £65 (1pm to 5pm), £35 (After 5pm)

Review Comment: "Thoroughly enjoy playing Elgin every time. Greens are always in great condition. Fabulous mix of holes. Certainly tests the long game."

Strathmore Golf Centre

Location: Alyth, Perth & Kinross

Golfshake Rating: 4.65

Green Fees: £70 (Weekdays), £80 (Weekends)

Review Comment: "Every hole is interesting and designed to make you think. Course condition has been remarkably consistent over the years. The greens this year were the truest and quickest of the 25+ courses I played. Always a friendly welcome and a fine day out."

Kemnay Golf Club

Location: Kemnay, Aberdeenshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.65

Green Fees: £55 (Weekdays), £65 (Weekends)

Review Comment: "We discovered the course on a trip to Scotland and they were very welcoming and friendly. The course was in great condition, a fair challenge. Food in the clubhouse was excellent."

Southerness Golf Club

Location: Southerness, Dumfries & Galloway

Golfshake Rating: 4.63

Green Fees: £75 (After 5pm)

Review Comment: "Super course and a real coastal treat. A flat (ish) links which meanders away from the coast for first few holes (around a cow field) but then routes back to a fabulous 12th hole which has one of the best views you will ever encounter. A tough finish if the wind is coming off the Solway Coast from 14-17 especially with the more accessible par 5 18th back to the clubhouse providing a little reward for resilience on the back 9. Go and enjoy it like we did on a calm July evening."

Kings Golf Club Inverness

Location: Inverness, Highlands

Golfshake Rating: 4.62

Green Fees: £85, £40 (After 4pm)

Review Comment: "Fantastic layout. Condition of the course was excellent. Fairways were generous and fair for all abilities. Greens ran true and reasonably fast. We played on a rain free day and the view from the 12th tee was stunning. Hospitality from the pro shop on arrival to the bar and catering staff in the new clubhouse after our round was very good and welcoming."

Peebles Golf Club

Location: Peebles, Borders

Golfshake Rating: 4.62

Green Fees: £30 (Weekdays), £37.50 (Weekends)

Review Comment: "Superb course. Loved it. Amazing condition, great views, and some amazing holes and greens. Would 100% return."

Tarland Golf Club

Location: Tarland, Aberdeenshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.62

Green Fees: £27 (18 Holes - Weekdays), £30 (18 Holes - Weekends)

Review Comment: "This course is beautifully maintained. The layout is interesting, challenging and hugely enjoyable. I recommend an evening round on a summer evening when the sun is setting over the surrounding hills. A perfect setting."

Balnagask Golf Course

Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.61

Green Fees: £33

Review Comment: "This is the second time I have played the course, the first was a few years ago. I really cannot believe that this is a municipal course, the greens are exceptionally good, far better than 90% of private courses in England. The course is not for the fainthearted, a lot of blind crests to play over and as it is quite a compact course, there are several pinch-points where you are playing over a crossing fairway so have to wait for it to be clear, this is especially the case on 15/16/17. The wind can be a real challenge, but the views are spectacular. Well worth a trip and certainly we will be playing it again."

Newbattle Golf Club

Location: Dalkeith, Midlothian

Golfshake Rating: 4.60

Green Fees: £45 (Weekdays), £60 (Weekends)

Review Comment: "Great course. I have played Newbattle quite a few times and it is always in good condition with very fast greens. The members are friendly and the food is very good."

Downfield Golf Club

Location: Dundee, Tayside

Golfshake Rating: 4.60

Green Fees: £95 (Monday to Friday After 2:30pm), £80/£60 (Scottish Club Golfers)

Review Comment: "Every thing about the experience was spot on from welcome, arrival, the course, the clubhouse staff. Recommend it to anyone, tough course for beginners, but would say a worthwhile place to visit."

Braemar Golf Club

Location: Braemar, Aberdeenshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.59

Green Fees: £45 (18 Holes), £30 (18 Holes - After 4pm)

Review Comment: "One of my favourite courses. The setting for this course is amazing - the highest in the UK. I play it on holiday every year and enjoy it more each time."

Spey Valley Championship Golf Course

Location: Aviemore, Highlands

Golfshake Rating: 4.58

Green Fees: From £60 (Dynamic Pricing)

Review Comment: "Very nice course with wonderful scenery, really recommend it and will play again."

Carrbridge Golf Club

Location: Carrbridge, Highlands

Golfshake Rating: 4.57

Green Fees: £35 (18 Holes)

Review Comment: "What a great course, a real challenge and what makes it so great are the stunning views of the Highlands, course kept in very good condition and the greens are superb."

The East Renfrewshire Golf Club

Location: Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.56

Green Fees: £75 (Weekdays)

Review Comment: "East Renfrewshire has always been a great place to play, but the improvements they have made over the last few years have really enhanced the course. No two consecutive holes are the same, and only two holes go in the same direction one after the other, which provides a real varied challenge. The greens are as good as anything I've played recently, and the views from some of the tees are outstanding. It doesn't feel cramped like some courses, and the clubhouse patio is a great place to watch people playing down the 18th. Highly recommended."

West Linton Golf Club

Location: West Linton, Peeblesshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.55

Green Fees: £70 (Weekends), £60 (Weekdays), £50/£45 (After 3pm)

Review Comment: "Hidden gem. I've played it a few times now and it never disappoints. I took eight others up there as a stop on our way to play around Edinburgh and everyone loved it. A good mix of long and shorter holes that you have to think about. And we have always had a very friendly welcome whether that be from staff or members."

Dunfermline Golf Club

Location: Dunfermline, Fife

Golfshake Rating: 4.54

Green Fees: £68 (Weekdays), £45 (Weekdays After 4pm), £78 (Weekends)

Review Comment: "I hadn’t played Dunfermline for a number of years. The course was in incredible condition, greens were first class, and the welcome was warm and friendly. After game meal was very tasty, and all staff were great. A must visit."

Ballater Golf Club

Location: Ballater, Aberdeenshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.54

Green Fees: £60/£45 (UK Residents), £90/£65 (Non UK Visitors)

Review Comment: "Very nice course. Lovely views all round. The course was in good condition on my visit. Worth a visit."

West Lothian Golf Club

Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian

Golfshake Rating: 4.53

Green Fees: £45 (Weekdays), £55 (Weekends)

Review Comment: "Very good course with outstanding views. Staff and members very welcoming."

Eyemouth Golf Club

Location: Eyemouth, Borders

Golfshake Rating: 4.53

Green Fees: £45 (Weekdays), £49.95 (Weekends)

Review Comment: "This is a coastal links course really worth a visit. I don't play much links golf but this was very good. Some very long holes and some low cliff-edge holes that will punish a wayward drive. The signature hole is the par 3 6th which tees off across a sea gorge. It's only 100 yards across open water and rocks but it does look daunting when you stand on the tee for the first time."

Forbes of Kingennie Golf Course

Location: Kingennie, Angus

Golfshake Rating: 4.52

Green Fees: From £42

Review Comment: "Great course with every hole giving a different challenge. Excellent course with fairways and greens in peak condition."

And we have one bonus course to add by popular demand...

Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club

Location: Blackwaterfoot, Isle of Arran

Golfshake Rating: 4.38

Green Fees: From £32

Review Comment: "Simply 12 holes of unadulterated joy. How links golf should be. Not a dull hole on the course. Fabulous blind shots, great mix of holes, just get to Arran and play this place. Great little pro shop and clubhouse. All positives."

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