Invergordon Golf Club

The course sits right on the Firth of Cromarty, which means you're playing Scottish golf with proper water views - the kind that distract you mid-swing if you're not careful. Invergordon Golf Club is a modest nine-hole layout, nothing fancy, but that's rather the point. It's the sort of place where you turn up, pay your green fee, and get on with it without any faffing about.

The walk around takes about two hours if you're not dawdling, which makes it decent for a morning or afternoon session. The holes are straightforward enough - no brutally tricky carries or hidden hazards - so it suits everyone from casual hitters to proper club players after a relaxed round. The views across the water are genuinely lovely, especially on a clear day when you can see right across to the Black Isle.

If you're staying at one of the nearby pods or glamping sites - Newmore Highland Pods is barely a mile away - this is a cracking option for breaking up a park-based holiday. It's got that authentic Highland feel without the pretension you'd find at some of the bigger courses further south. The clubhouse is welcoming enough, though don't expect a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Worth ringing ahead to book your slot, especially in summer when it gets busy with visitors. Invergordon town itself is just down the road if you need supplies or a proper meal afterwards.