Course Guides

The Carnegie Club (Skibo Castle)

Address: Skibo Castle, Dornoch, Sutherland IV25 3RQ
Location: A9 towards Wick. After crossing Dornoch Firth, first left signposted.
Close to Inverness which enjoys excellent air, rail and road links. By car Skibo is forty-five minutes north of Inverness. British Airways flies direct from London to Inverness several times daily. In addition, there are EasyJet flights to Inverness from Luton. International flight connections can also be made via Edinburgh and Glasgow to Inverness from airports worldwide. Skibo's accessibility by air makes possible a day visit to or from London. (The journey from Inverness airport to Skibo by helicopter takes but ten minutes.) Many visitors prefer the overnight rail sleeper from London to Inverness. Skibo is an ideal base for sightseeing and the best of the Highlands and Islands are within easy reach. Meikle ferry.
Telephone: 01862-894600

Course Description

The course, designed by Donald Steel and Tom Mackenzie, offers the golfer a rare opportunity to play a links course which remains firm and fast. It requires a broad repertoire of shots, not simply the modern style of aerial bombardment golf, and demands that any golfer, regardless of standard, is rewarded for thoughtful and skilful play rather than for power.

At 6,671 yards from the back tees, the course is not long by modern standards, but in a wind, it will test even the mightiest of players. Its varied layout takes the golfer past exceptionally rare wildlife habitats which have been carefully retained and protected and are now managed to ensure their future. Birdlife abounds and with the sea on three sides and the hills of Sutherland and Ross-shire all around, this course must have one of the finest settings in the world of golf.

By Willie Newlands - Financial Times
"An extraordinary and successful re-creation of Carnegie's multi-millionaire style of life, plus some of the best golf to be found anywhere in the world."

More Details

• Bar
  
• Catering service: Lunch £35. Soup and sandwiches £12.50.
  
• Golf carts hire
  
• Putting green
  
• Pro shop
  
• Visitors: Weekdays preferably, only between 11 am. and 12 noon.