No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1058: The Scottish Highlands Golf Trip - Royal Dornoch, Nairn, Cabot Highlands, Brora and more
Aug 20, 2025
Ru Macdonald, a Scottish golf guru, shares insider tips about the breathtaking courses in the Scottish Highlands. Discover the charms of Royal Dornoch and Brora, and the importance of savoring each moment on the links. The discussion highlights premier accommodations, course rankings, and the unique atmosphere of towns like Dornoch. Ru also dives into hidden gems like the Durness nine-hole course and offers insights on planning unforgettable golfing adventures in this scenic region.
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Brora Evokes Edge‑Of‑The‑World Golf
- Tron and Solly both love Brora and often pair it with Dornoch on Highlands trips.
- Tron describes Brora as compact, strategic links land that evokes James Braid and 'edge of the world' views.
Plan Around Club Decisions And Novelties
- Expect member clubs to make course decisions; respect those prerogatives when planning visits.
- Don't assume novelty features (like roaming livestock) will persist forever, so visit while they remain.
Solly's Brora Hole‑In‑One Story
- Solly casually shares a par‑4 hole‑in‑one memory at Brora and downplays its significance.
- He uses the story to emphasize the course's approachable magic rather than personal bragging.