1 Night, 2 Rounds
Crieff Golf Club sits at the gateway to the Highlands, looking out over the Strathearn Valley from above the spa town of Crieff. It's long been rated among Scotland's top inland courses, and it's an easy add-on if you're travelling north from Edinburgh or Glasgow.
The course occupies gently rolling parkland that once formed part of the grounds of the Hydro, a grand Victorian spa hotel. That heritage shows in the mature setting and subtle movement of the land, with elevation changes that ask questions on club selection without turning the day into a slog.
The original nine holes were laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1891, with later input from Robert Simpson and James Braid to shape the club's 18-hole offering. Further work by John Stark in 1980 helped develop today's 27-hole set-up, typically played as a choice of three nine-hole loops, giving visiting golfers flexibility for 18 or 27 holes.
One of the big draws is reliability. This is well-drained Perthshire parkland that usually holds up well through the wetter months, with fewer compromises underfoot than many inland layouts. If you're the one organising a society trip, this is the sort of place that makes life easier. Add in the constant valley views, and you've got a venue that feels properly Scottish without the coastal premium.
Who is this for?
Golfers and groups after scenic inland Scotland golf with flexible 18 or 27-hole options and dependable underfoot conditions.
Who is it best for?
Mid-handicappers and societies who want a fair, strategic parkland test, plus anyone pairing golf with a Crieff spa stay or Highland touring.
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The present Ferntower course was opened for play in 1980 after John Stark made amendments to the layout. The rolling fairways are generous and the rough is a little forgiving, at 6,400 yards the course is not too long but a few holes still require long accurate shots from the tee.
Laid out over a hill with magnificent views over the Strathearn valley visiting golfers will often find themselves faced with tricky sloping lies but the slopes are gentle which makes walking the course a pleasurable experience.
The nine-hole Dornock course comprises five of Simpson and Braid’s original holes and four that were constructed in 1982. Some of the best holes are the short 2nd and the 9th, which is a medium length two-shotter!
The course provides good golf on a more modest scale than the Ferntower Course and is well-used by juniors, beginners, and some of the more senior players. In winter it can also form part of a composite 18-hole course.
Magnus
✓10 May 2025
Gerald
✓1 Nov 2024
Good course and condition for this time of year.. round took approximately 4.5 hours for a 4ball on a strange course seems reasonable
Fred
✓17 Oct 2024
Keith
✓10 Sep 2024
From start to finish very enjoyable, lovely course in great condition and beautiful scenery. Staff where excellent and great food in the clubhouse afterwards
Nancy
✓18 Aug 2024
We were pleasantly surprised by this course. Quite nice, excellent condition, reasonably difficult. Rent a motorized trolley!
