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MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort

Course Information

MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort, Highlands is an 18 hole, par 72 (6846 yard), resort, heathland golf course designed by Dave Thomas

18 holes | Par 72 | 6846 yards | Resort | Heathland


MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort Information

Address: Aviemore, Highlands, PH22 1PN United Kingdom

Website: https://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/macdonald-aviemore-resort/golf/

Golf Club Facilities

Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort and read frequently asked questions.

Price Guide: £££££

  • Societies Accepted to Play
  • Society Deals Available
  • 7 Day Membership Available
  • 5 Day Membership Available

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.


Course Tee Par SSS Yards
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MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort Reviews


GOLFSHAKE RATING

4.58

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AVERAGE RATING 4.4
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4.6

The Course

4.5

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4.1

Value For Money

4.8

Pace of Play

4.2

Facilities & Service

4.7

Hospitality

4.5

Practice Facilities

4.6

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What the club says: This majestic course covers 7,153 yards of heathland, woodland, links and inland terrain - a wonderful combination of beautiful landscapes and challenging terrain.

Some of our holes are famous for their outstanding natural beauty; our 5th hole boasts the longest hole in Scotland (at 635 yards) and our 6th spans a lake which has been adopted as a nesting site by a bird colony. When you reach the 12th at the start of the home stretch, the Spey Valley opens up before you like a film set, whilst the 16th presents a real challenge for even the most experienced golfer. You'll need a long, accurate tee shot to carry the water hazard and the flowering purple heather is standing by to punish a poor shot. However, the most spectacular of all has to be the 18th; with its two bunkers designed to mirror the undulating corries of the mountains beyond, this is our raison d'être.

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Tracey B rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 9 2024


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Christopher F rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 16 2024

Very nice course with wonderful scenery, really recommend it and will play again,……………………………�
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David N rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 27 2023

Good Deal

Greenfees looked expensive but we got a deal at £99 for 2 with a buggy. Lovely course but I would suggest the buggy is needed as there are long distances between greens and tees in some cases.

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Christopher S rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed May 13 2023

Diamond in the snow

Fantastic course in Avimore well worth a visit
Challenging so bring your A game

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Christopher F rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 5 2022

Wonderful course

Wonderful course set in the Scottish highlands.

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Neil T rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 25 2022

September golf break

what an excellent challenging course and a great little clubhouse .Extremely well looked after.

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Mark P rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 5 2021

Fantastic Course

Beautiful course, long but fair, greens were superb, and the views even better! All in all a must if you're visiting the Highlands for a golf trip

(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 86 Handicap: 11.4)

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Christopher F rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 21 2021

Lovely course, First time played but you cannot get too many golf courses with such stunning views

(Round played: Jul 2021 - Score: 96 Handicap: 19.3)

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Mark S rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 28 2019

Fantastic course worth visiting

Great views from every part of the golf course a must play just for the 628 yards par 5 greens will improve as the season goes on

(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 96 Handicap: 15.5)

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Peter F rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 10 2018

absolutely fantastic!

one of the best iv'e played!

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Matt H rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 29 2017

Golfshake Team ReviewReally nice course and a great layout. Some of the scenery is stunning.

The start is quite tricky but then feels like it opens up a bit which is great if wild from the tee.

The greens and bunkers are excellent.

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Mark S rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Mar 23 2017


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Matt H rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 8 2016

Golfshake Team ReviewStunning golf course in stunning condition.

It seems tight but not too penal so all abilities can enjoy this course.

Fairways and greens in tip top shape.

(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 81 Handicap: )

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Dave S rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed May 5 2016

Fabulous course set in magnificent scenery though very windy - has the longest par 5 the 5th at 608 yards on the yellows that I have ever played.

(Round played: May 2016 - Score: 97 Handicap: 23.1)

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Antoine L rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 11 2016

Nice run with a really nice view on the cairngorms

(Round played: Nov 2015 - Score: 91 Handicap: 0)

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John H rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 4 2015

golf course excellent condition but buggy essential , food good do with being better value

(Round played: Aug 2015 - Score: 94 Handicap: 18.5)

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Jean L rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 5 2015

Challenging and scenic course in excellent condition. Surprising firm and fast fairways and greens for an inland course. Lots of variety of holes - some very long and straight, others requiring sharp turns and very accurate tee shot placement to have a good shot to the green e.g. #15. Comfy small clubhouse. Yellow tees plenty of fun for me, a short-hitting 13-handicapper (though I did manage to reach 600 yd par 5 in three with several good downhill shots that got plenty of run on the firm fairway. With a Bunkered voucher and two paid tee-times before 9am, £70 for a 3-ball was great value.

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Jean L rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 5 2015

Challenging and scenic course in excellent condition. Surprising firm and fast fairways and greens for an inland course. Lots of variety of holes - some very long and straight, others requiring sharp turns and very accurate tee shot placement to have a good shot to the green e.g. #15. Comfy small clubhouse. Yellow tees plenty of fun for me, a short-hitting 13-handicapper (though I did manage to reach 600 yd par 5 in three with several good downhill shots that got plenty of run on the firm fairway. With a Bunkered voucher and two paid tee-times before 9am, £70 for a 3-ball was great value.

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Douglas C rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed May 10 2015

Truly amazing golf course, a very friendly welcome both before our round and after we finished from the professional - a credit to the course. The course was in fantastic shape and the views are well worth the visit, combine this with the Bunkered voucher and it is well worth the money.

(Round played: May 2015 - Score: 83 Handicap: 8.2)

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Gareth E rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 21 2015

Always a beautiful course with a number of memorable holes. The greens aren't great early in the season, we played just after they had been cored, but this takes nothing away from the experience. Always top of my list of courses to play in the Aviemore area.

(Round played: Apr 2015 - Score: 90 Handicap: 15.1)

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Paul R rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 29 2014

played this course on 22/7/14 in blistering heat, the green keepers were out in force keeping the greens from drying out and the main fairways got the same treatment. A good example as to how this course is cared fir and kept playable in extreme weather. A credit to the guys and girls and to the Mcdonalds network.

(Round played: Jul 2014 - Score: 112 Handicap: )

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Gerry M rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Nov 14 2013


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Scott N rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 6 2013

Great layout, stunning location and out of this world views. New clubhouse is excellent.
Some areas of the fairways were badly burnt and the greens had been cored and VERY heavily sanded which was disappointing as I loved this course (despite playing terribly!) and would love to play it again when it is in top condition.

(Round played: Sep 2013 - Score: 100 Handicap: 7.9)

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Douglas C rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 4 2013


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Andrew M rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 9 2013

A fabulous track - possibly the best inland course in Scotland.

The setting is fantastic with the mountains and the River Spey winding its way alongside the first few holes, and the course was in excellent condition (we played it a week after the Challenge Tour event). It's long, so you get to use every club in the bag, but it never becomes a slog - we hired buggies, which I'd recommend. It's not especially tight, but anything wild is in the heather or the trees. There are also lots of bunkers and they are in the right places to catch your drives or approach shots.

There isn't a weak hole and it's a great test.

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Douglas C rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 19 2013

Absolutely stunning, the views, the course, the setting. If you get the chance you must play here, we played on the Bunkered magazine voucher and enjoyed our day fantastically.

(Round played: Jun 2013 - Score: 89 Handicap: 9.2)

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Ruari M rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 26 2010

happy golfing!

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Stephen W rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed May 18 2010

Excellent condition and friendly staff. Green superb

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Gary R rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Nov 24 2008

Challenging course along river & through woodlands with heathered open areas = try to stay on the fairwwy.

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MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort Frequently Asked Questions

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Is there a driving range at MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort?

Yes there is a driving range at MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.

Is there a golf clubhouse at MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort?

Yes there is a golf clubhouse at MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort.

Is there a golf pro shop at MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort?

Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.

Are there changing facilities at MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort?

Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort.

Can you hire buggies at MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort?

Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.

Can you hire golf clubs at MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort?

No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.

Is there a bar at MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort?

Yes there is bar.

Is there a restaurant at MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort?

Yes you can order food for dining at MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort

Is there accommodation at MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort?

Yes there is accommodation at MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.

Are there functions rooms available to hire at MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort?

Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact MacDonald Aviemore Highland Resort for further details.

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