Castle Stuart

Grok says… Castle Stuart Golf Links at Cabot Highlands is a modern masterpiece of Scottish links golf, perched dramatically along the shores of the Moray Firth in the Scottish Highlands. Opened in 2010 and designed by Mark Parsinen (of Kingsbarns fame) and acclaimed architect Gil Hanse, this 18-hole championship course blends timeless links principles with innovative features—think infinity-edge greens, rumpled fairways, natural bunkers with partial revetting, vast expanses of gorse, heather, and marram grass, plus epic, horizon-wide views across the firth, distant mountains, and landmarks like the Kessock Bridge. A former host of the Scottish Open, it’s consistently ranked among the world’s top 100 courses and praised for its firm-but-fair challenge, generous fairways that make it playable for all levels, memorable holes (like the ingenious short risk-reward par-4 3rd), and breathtaking natural beauty that feels both ancient and fresh. Now under the Cabot umbrella it offers luxury accommodations, an Art Deco-inspired clubhouse, top-tier practice facilities, and a true bucket-list experience enhanced by the area’s wildlife.