Myrus Golf Centre and Driving Range

The driving range at Myrus is exactly what you'd want if you're staying at Banff Links or Whitehills and fancy a quick hit before breakfast. It's a proper working facility rather than a flashy entertainment complex - you turn up, grab some balls, and get on with it. The range overlooks rolling Aberdeenshire countryside, which beats staring at a wall while you practice your swing.

The golf course itself is a nine-hole layout that won't punish beginners but keeps regulars interested enough to come back. It's the kind of place where you don't need to book weeks in advance or dress like you're heading to St Andrews. Macduff is just down the road, so it fits naturally into a wider exploration of the Moray coast.

If you're serious about golf, you'll appreciate having a proper facility nearby rather than having to drive an hour to the next course. Casual players and families with kids just learning the game will find it welcoming and unpretentious. The staff know what they're doing without being snobbish about it.

Check their website for current fees and opening times before you visit - these things change seasonally. Allow a couple of hours if you're playing the course, less if you just want a bucket of balls at the range. It's worth the detour if golf's on your agenda, but not if you're coming purely for the scenery - the surrounding coastline and countryside have plenty of better walks.