Planning a trip for Royal Dornoch's upcoming 150th anniversary or the 2028 Curtis Cup? Don't stop at just one tee sheet. Here are five stellar Highland links worth the detour:

• [[page-3192574|Brora]] (20 mins north): James Braid's 1924 masterpiece. Mind the electric fences keeping sheep off the fairways! Play the signature par-3 6th 'Witch' and chat with Director of Golf Gary Dingwall.
• Tain (20 mins south): An 1890 Old Tom Morris design featuring the winding River Aldie and the blind 'Alps' 11th hole.
• Golspie (10 mins north): A brilliant mix of links, heathland, and pine with Braid influence. Best value in the Highlands.
• Nairn (1 hour south): Championship links right on the beach. Fast, firm, and home to the tough 14th 'Kopje'.
• Castle Stuart (1 hour south): Modern classic near Inverness Airport with cliff-top views.

Book 3–6 months out for peak season (June–August) and grab a twilight time for daylight until 11 PM. Read about the designers at news-3216467 and sign up for our newsletter to get the Highlands Golf Trip Planner! DM us your photos on Instagram.