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A fairway at Boat of Garten running between silver birches in evening light, with hills beyondA golfer playing from a sunlit Boat of Garten fairway lined with birch and pineBoat of Garten from the air, its fairways cut through birch woods below the snow-capped Cairngorms

Photos: Will Scott, Scottish Golf Photography

James Braid heathland · Cairngorms

Boat of Garten Golf Club

Boat of Garten, Highlands, Scotland · Area: The Highlands

  • Heathland
  • James Braid design
  • Handicap not essential

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Can we play it?

Yes, visitors can play. A handicap is preferred but not essential. Add it to your trip and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time for you.

  • Access

    Boat of Garten was founded in 1898 with six holes. James Braid designed the 18-hole course, which opened in 1932. It is a par 70 that mixes heathland and moorland, with firm fairways lined by birch, heather and broom. The course sits in the Cairngorms National Park, and the Strathspey steam railway runs alongside it. A deposit of one full green fee per tee time secures the booking. The club prefers golfers to hold a handicap, but it isn't required. Groups of 10 or more can ask for a group rate.

  • The catch

    Cancel less than 14 days before your round and you get no refund. Delayed or cancelled flights and illness don't count as exceptions. Clubhouse catering also closes at 4pm on Mondays and Tuesdays.

  • Our tip

    Boat of Garten sits just off the A9, between the Inverness courses and Gleneagles. It works well as a stop on the drive north or south. Castle Stuart and Nairn are both under an hour away. James Braid singled out the 12th, played through birch woods towards the mountains. Ask for caddies with your tee-time request, because the club has only a few.

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At a glance

Checked 20 Oct 2026 · prices in US$, converted from the club's own currency
Course type
Heathland
Visitor days
The club doesn’t publish set visitor days or tee-time hours.
Handicap limit
Preferred but not essential. The club would like all golfers to hold a current handicap.
Green fee
$185£140 · 2027 · checked 20 Oct 2026
Rates
2027 high season (May–October): £140 a round. April: £70. November–March: £30. Early bird (07:30–08:30) and twilight (from 16:00), May–September: £70. Four-ball rate, May–October: £350 (£87.50 each). Groups of 10 or more pay £80 each, May–October. A second round on the same day costs £35. Two-round tickets: with Spey Valley £160, with Grantown on Spey £140, with Kingussie to be confirmed. Juniors pay £25 (£15 in winter). The UK & Ireland resident rate (£100) doesn't apply to American visitors. The 2026 adult rate is £115. On 20 October 2026 the club’s tee sheet showed £65 a round, or £60 after 15:30.
How to book
With your trip: Scotland Golf Tours requests it for youThe club also takes bookings direct
Caddies
Caddies are available, but the club has only a few. Ask for one with your tee time; the club can’t promise caddies at short notice. The fee is £70 plus a tip.
Buggies and trolleys
Golf buggies cost £40. Push trolleys cost £5 and electric trolleys £15. Hire clubs cost £40. Collect buggies and trolleys at the Club Shop.
Check-in
Check in at the Club Shop, which is the visitor reception. It opens 8am–5pm Sunday to Friday and 7am–5pm on Saturday.
Nearest airport
Inverness Airport (INV) · about 50 min

How to get a tee time

Put Boat of Garten in your trip and the specialists handle the booking.

  1. Build your trip

    Tell the trip builder your dates, group and handicaps. Boat of Garten goes into the plan.

  2. Get a checked plan

    Day by day, with Boat of Garten's visitor rules, drive times and an estimate in dollars.

  3. Scotland Golf Tours requests the time

    They send every player's name and handicap to the club, arrange caddies, and send a final quotation.

  4. Say yes, then play

    Nothing is booked until you confirm. On the day: check in at the Club Shop, which is the visitor reception. It opens 8am–5pm Sunday to Friday and 7am–5pm on Saturday.

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Other courses on our list nearby. Drive times are best case, without traffic. Add the ones you like and we’ll plan the route.

  • Boat of Garten Golf Club · you’re herein your trip
  • Castle Stuart at Cabot Highlands50 min
  • Nairn55 min
  • Royal Dornoch95 min

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2027 dates to know

  • The club hosts open competitions in 2027 on 3 May, 12 May, 5 June, 20 June, 4 July, 15 July, 7 August, 15 August, 10 September and 26 September. The Speyside 54 Hole Open is in September (date to be confirmed). Check visitor tee times if you plan to play on those days.

FAQ

Can visitors play Boat of Garten?
Yes. A deposit of one green fee per tee time secures the booking.
Can you book Boat of Garten for us?
Yes. Build your trip with Boat of Garten in it and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time and sends a final quotation. Nothing is booked until you confirm.
Can we book it ourselves?
Yes, directly with the club. If Boat of Garten is one of several courses on your trip, it’s simpler to plan the whole trip in one go.
Do we need a handicap certificate?
No. The club prefers golfers to hold a current handicap, but it isn't essential.
Can we rent golf carts?
Yes. Golf buggies cost £40. Push trolleys (£5) and electric trolleys (£15) are also available.
Are caddies available?
Yes, but only a few. Ask with your tee-time request. The fee is £70 plus a tip.
What if our plans change?
Cancel at least one month ahead for a full refund, or at least 14 days ahead for 50%. After that there's no refund. The club will try to move you to another date. Flight delays and illness don't count as exceptions.

Sources

  1. 1. Boat of Garten Golf & Tennis Club: Visitors & Green Fees (caddies, equipment hire, dress code, handicap)20 Oct 2026
  2. 2. Boat of Garten Golf Club: Visitor Green Fees 2027 (PDF)20 Oct 2026
  3. 3. Boat of Garten Golf Club: Deposit & Cancellation Policy (PDF)20 Oct 2026
  4. 4. Boat of Garten Golf & Tennis Club: Home20 Oct 2026
  5. 5. Boat of Garten Golf & Tennis Club: The Golf Course (scorecard)20 Oct 2026
  6. 6. Boat of Garten Golf & Tennis Club: History20 Oct 2026
  7. 7. Boat of Garten Golf & Tennis Club: Club Shop20 Oct 2026
  8. 8. Boat of Garten Golf & Tennis Club: Bar & Lounge20 Oct 2026
  9. 9. Boat of Garten Golf & Tennis Club: Groups & Societies20 Oct 2026
  10. 10. Boat of Garten Golf & Tennis Club: Opens 202720 Oct 2026
  11. 11. Boat of Garten Golf & Tennis Club: Contact Us20 Oct 2026
  12. 12. Boat of Garten visitor booking20 Oct 2026
  13. 13. The Boat Country Inn20 Oct 2026
  14. 14. Grant Arms Hotel20 Oct 2026
  15. 15. The Cairngorm Hotel20 Oct 2026

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