Ranked #15Scotland

Cabot Highlands (Castle Stuart)

Inverness, Highland

Nearest Airport

Inverness (INV)

8 km · ~15 min transfer

Airport Transfer

≈ €20

One way, taxi/shuttle

Hotel per Night

GBP 400–900

Cabot Highlands Lodge

3-Night Estimate

≈ €1,720

Transfer + hotel + green fee

About the Course

Cabot Highlands Castle Stuart now offers serious competition to both Royal Dornoch and Nairn when it comes to attracting visiting golfers to the Highlands. The course opened in 2009 on a clifftop site above the Moray Firth, designed by Gil Hanse and Mark Parsinen. Every hole on this Scottish links delivers a stunning panorama — the Black Isle, Ben Wyvis, and the Moray Firth stretching out below. The par-72 course measures nearly 7,000 yards from the back tees but can be adjusted dramatically through an extensive tee-box system. Having hosted the Scottish Open multiple times, Cabot Highlands has rapidly established itself as one of the most important new links courses of the 21st century. Rebranded as Cabot Highlands after acquisition by Cabot Golf in 2022.

Gallery

Cabot Highlands (Castle Stuart) — fairway

Course Highlights

Moray Firth viewsBen Wyvis backdropScottish Open hostGil Hanse designDramatic elevation changes

Awards & Recognition

DP World Tour Scottish Open host
Golf Digest Top 20 World

Visitor Information

Guest Policy: Open to visitors. Advance booking required.

MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember

Best months to visit

Where to Stay

Cabot Highlands Lodge

The resort's own lodge accommodation with direct access to the course and Moray Firth views.

WellnessSpa200m from course

GBP 400–900

per night

View hotel

Where to Eat

Cabot Highlands Clubhouse

On-site

Modern clubhouse restaurant with sweeping views over the Moray Firth.

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Scottish