Killin Golf Club

The course sits right at the edge of Killin, backed by hills that turn purple in the heather season. It's a proper Highland layout - eighteen holes that wind through moorland and rough grass, the kind of place where you'll lose a couple of balls to the gorse if you're not careful.

Killin Golf Club isn't flashy. There's no pro shop the size of a barn, no overpriced buggy rental. What you get is an honest, straightforward round with decent views down towards the glens. The layout suits golfers of all abilities, though those with a dodgy slice will curse the rough on the back nine. Allow three and a half hours for a full round, maybe two and a bit if you're quick.

It's the kind of place that works well if you're staying at Loch Tay Highland Lodges & Glamping Park nearby - just a short drive away. Hit a few holes in the morning, spend the afternoon exploring the loch itself. You won't need to book weeks ahead, and it won't cost a fortune, which is refreshing for Scottish golf.

Families with junior golfers will find it accommodating rather than intimidating. Walkers might enjoy circling the course perimeter for the views alone, though that's not really the point of the place. Check the website for current rates and tee times before you head over - weather in Perthshire can turn quickly, and you'll want to go when conditions are decent.