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Braemar Golf Club

Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Braemar Golf Club is the highest 18-hole golf course in the United Kingdom, located in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park near Braemar, Aberdeenshire. Nestled in the foothills of the Cairngorm mountains, the course winds along the floodplain of the River Clunie, offering stunning panoramic views throughout the round. The setting provides opportunities to observe local wildlife, including golden eagles and red deer on adjacent mountainsides. The course features a relatively short but challenging layout combining parkland and heathland characteristics. Players can enjoy both 18 and 9-hole rounds, with twilight and Sunday rates available. Despite its modest length, the course presents an interesting and demanding test of golf with excellent maintenance standards. The club boasts over 100 years of golfing heritage and welcomes visitors, groups, and societies year-round, with golf and catering packages available. The elevated mountain terrain and natural landscape create a distinctive playing experience that visitors frequently describe as distinctive and memorable.