Mains of Taymouth Golf Course

The Mains of Taymouth Golf Course sits on the estate grounds near Kenmore, a proper Highland layout that takes full advantage of the Perthshire landscape. You're playing alongside the River Tay with hills rising up around you - it's the kind of course where the views occasionally distract from your scorecard, which is either brilliant or annoying depending on your handicap.

This is a members' course primarily, so day visitors need to check ahead about availability and green fees. That said, if you can get on, it's well worth a round. The course itself is challenging without being punishing - eighteen holes that demand respect but won't humiliate you. Allow a full morning or afternoon, maybe four and a half hours if you're moving at a sensible pace.

Golfers will get the most from it, obviously, but it's also the kind of place where non-playing partners might enjoy a walk around the estate. Pitlochry is just fifteen minutes away, which makes this a natural fit if you're basing yourself in town for a few days. The nearby camping options - Glengoulandie and Pitilie Pods both rate highly - are decent jumping-off points for exploring the area, though you'll want to confirm tee times before you book your accommodation.

The real value here is the setting. You're not paying for a championship track; you're paying to play golf in the Scottish Highlands with decent bones and proper Highland character.