Royal Aberdeen
Royal Aberdeen Golf Course also known as Balgownie links was designed by Archie Simpson and James Braid. The course runs essentially out and back along the North Sea Shore, the outward nine through some wonderful dune formations and the inland nine meanders along a plateau towards the stunning hill perched Clubhouse.
An excellent balance of holes, strong par 4's, tricky par 3's - with the 8th surrounded by 10 bunkers, being the signature hole; and tow classic par 5's. The ever changing wind, small screens and a very challenging finish makes Balconies a test for every level of golfer.
A large number of visiting golfers head south from Carnoustie or otherwise go inland and up to Dornoch but absolutely no one should miss this course, as it is the genuine Scottish Links article. Bernard Darwin once wrote: "It represented a huge gap in my golfing education not to have played Balconies until now. Much more than a good golf course - A Noble Links"
Courses Nearby:
Royal Aberdeen, Murcar and Cruden Bay
Accommodation:
The 4* Huntly Castle Hotel, Huntly and the 4* Malmaison Hotel, Aberdeen
Non-Golfing Activities:
Dunnottar Castle, Shopping in Aberdeen, Crathes Castle, Beach Walks. Contact us for further information
