Wild dunes, serious links
Cruden Bay, Royal Aberdeen and the north-east coast—one of Scotland’s most distinctive golf journeys, with fewer crowds and genuine links character.
Natural dunes, wind and uncompromising coastal golf.
A deeper Scotland beyond the classic first-trip route.
Strong course variety from one practical base.
Easy to combine with the Highlands or St Andrews.
Three ways to play the north-east
Build the trip around character, championship pedigree or a broader coastal route.
Cruden Bay
Choose this for blind shots, towering dunes and one of Scotland’s most imaginative links experiences.
Royal Aberdeen
Choose this for historic links pedigree, stern front-nine dunes and a more formal championship test.
North-East Circuit
Combine Cruden Bay, Royal Aberdeen and nearby links into a compact multi-round itinerary.
Where to play—and why
Each course offers a different reason to head north-east.
Cruden Bay
Best for links enthusiasts and repeat Scotland visitors.
Royal Aberdeen
Best for experienced golfers and formal golf trips.
Trump International
Best for luxury groups and golfers seeking visual impact.
Murcar Links
Best for three- and four-night regional itineraries.
Choose the base for your type of trip
Stay in Aberdeen for dining and logistics, or closer to Cruden Bay for a quieter links-led journey.
Aberdeen Base
Choose this for airport convenience, restaurants and simple access to Royal Aberdeen and Murcar.
Coastal Base
Choose this for quieter evenings, shorter transfers and a more immersive links experience.
Aberdeenshire Touring
Choose this for a flexible route combining golf, castles and the whisky coast.
Build the Aberdeenshire trip that fits your group
Tell us your dates, handicap range, preferred course style and appetite for driving. TGG will carry Aberdeenshire into the AI planner.