Scottish Highlands · Nairn
Nairn Golf Club
A traditional Highland links on the Moray Firth, well placed for golfers combining Inverness access with Cabot Highlands and Royal Dornoch.
Why play
A practical southern anchor for the Highlands
Nairn works especially well at the beginning or end of a Highland golf journey. The Championship Course provides the full links test, while the shorter Cameron Course can be useful after travel, on a recovery day or when not everyone in the group wants another full championship round.
The club lists the Championship Course at 6,832 yards and par 71 and describes sea views from every hole. That coastal exposure means wind and ground conditions should shape club selection more than the printed yardage alone.
Course Guide
Establish the wind before chasing flags
A first round at Nairn is easier to manage if the opening stretch is used to understand the day’s wind and turf. Favour controlled trajectory, conservative targets and a clear miss rather than forcing distance into conditions that can change effective yardages quickly.
As with most links golf, the ground can be an ally. When turf is firm, a running approach may be safer than carrying trouble to a tight target.
History
A course shaped over generations
Nairn was founded in 1887. Andrew Simpson created the original layout, Old Tom Morris revised it in 1890, and James Braid later made significant changes. Ben Sayers also contributed, while Mackenzie & Ebert have undertaken more recent renovation work.
The relevant visitor question is how that history translates now: traditional links strategy, coastal exposure and a course that fits naturally into a wider Highland journey.
Stay · Play · Recover
Use the Cameron Course as part of the itinerary
The Cameron Course gives the stop more flexibility than a single-course visit. It can act as an arrival round, a lighter recovery session or a shorter option for mixed groups, leaving more energy for the scarce premium tee times farther north.
For a multi-day trip, avoid scheduling Nairn, Cabot Highlands and Royal Dornoch as consecutive maximum-effort days. Build in a lighter round, practice session or recovery window where possible.
Before you book
Check live visitor terms
The club’s published 2026 April–October adult visitor rate is £350, with an adult two-round ticket at £440 and a UK afternoon rate of £195. The Nairn Ticket combines one round at Nairn with one at Nairn Dunbar within four consecutive days, with the Nairn round played in the afternoon.
Current cancellation terms provide a full refund less administration and bank fees at least eight weeks before play, 50% between eight and four weeks, and no refund inside four weeks. The club recommends travel insurance.
Visitor facts checked against Nairn Golf Club’s official visitor information on 17 September 2026. Reconfirm live pricing, tee times and terms before travel.
Who it suits
Best fit for the trip
Traditional links golf
For golfers drawn to the Moray Firth coast, changing wind and the strategic challenge of a historic championship links.
Highland golf itineraries
A strong base for exploring courses around Nairn, Castle Stuart and Royal Dornoch.
Multi-generational trips
The nine-hole Cameron Course provides an additional option alongside the championship course.
Golfing groups
For visitors planning advance tee times, hire arrangements and a Highland stay.
Contact & directions
Plan your visit
- Address
- Seabank Road, Nairn, Highland, IV12 4HB, Scotland
- Telephone
- +44 1667 453208
- Golf bookings
- [email protected]
- Official website
- Official club information
Visitor prices vary by season and category. The club publishes separate rates and equipment-hire arrangements, and recommends booking caddies in advance.
Official contact and visitor details checked 12 November 2026. Always reconfirm directly with the club before travelling.
Club facilities
Facilities
Verified golf and hospitality facilities include:
- 18-hole Championship Course
- Nine-hole Cameron Course
- Professional golf shop
- Caddies by advance booking
- Golf club and trolley hire
- Golf buggies subject to conditions
- Clubhouse and dining
- Visitor tee-time booking
Availability and access vary by visitor type, season and reservation.
Accommodation & golf breaks
Stay, play & relax
Nairn has a range of accommodation in the surrounding Highland town rather than an on-site hotel-and-spa resort. Check Highland Golf Links hotel partners and confirm golf tee times and any multi-course passes separately before booking.
