Crieff Golf Club sits at the gateway to the Highlands, looking out over the Strathearn Valley from above the spa town of Crieff. It's long been rated among Scotland's top inland courses, and it's an easy add-on if you're travelling north from Edinburgh or Glasgow.
The course occupies gently rolling parkland that once formed part of the grounds of the Hydro, a grand Victorian spa hotel. That heritage shows in the mature setting and subtle movement of the land, with elevation changes that ask questions on club selection without turning the day into a slog.
The original nine holes were laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1891, with later input from Robert Simpson and James Braid to shape the club's 18-hole offering. Further work by John Stark in 1980 helped develop today's 27-hole set-up, typically played as a choice of three nine-hole loops, giving visiting golfers flexibility for 18 or 27 holes.
One of the big draws is reliability. This is well-drained Perthshire parkland that usually holds up well through the wetter months, with fewer compromises underfoot than many inland layouts. If you're the one organising a society trip, this is the sort of place that makes life easier. Add in the constant valley views, and you've got a venue that feels properly Scottish without the coastal premium.
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Who is this for?
Golfers and groups after scenic inland Scotland golf with flexible 18 or 27-hole options and dependable underfoot conditions.
Who is it best for?
Mid-handicappers and societies who want a fair, strategic parkland test, plus anyone pairing golf with a Crieff spa stay or Highland touring.
