Forres Golf Club

The fairways at Forres Golf Club sweep across moorland that hasn't changed much in decades - proper Highland golf, the sort that gets under your skin. Eighteen holes wind through heather and rough grass with views that stretch toward the Moray coast, and the greens are quick enough to catch you out if you're not paying attention.

It's a members' club primarily, which means visiting can be tricky. You'll need to arrange it through the club in advance - ringing ahead is essential, not optional. The course itself is well-maintained and challenging without being punishing; the layout rewards accuracy over brute force. You're looking at a good three and a half hours minimum, longer if the course is busy or the wind picks up, which it often does up here.

Golfers will absolutely get something from a round here, especially if you're comfortable with Scottish inland courses that demand respect. The rough can be brutal and the weather rarely cooperates, but that's rather the point. This isn't a manicured resort affair - it's golf the way it was meant to be played.

If you're staying at The Loft Glamping & Camping just down the road, Forres Club makes a genuine outing for a golf-minded trip. The town of Forres itself has everything you need - shops, pubs, a reasonable café culture - so you won't feel isolated. Book in advance, check handicap requirements (they do apply), and go prepared for wind and potentially damp conditions. That's not a complaint. It's just how it works.