Sandy waste areas beside a Castle Stuart fairway, with Castle Stuart itself in the trees behind
Castle Stuart · Scotland

Clifftop links · Inverness

Cabot Highlands, Castle Stuart Golf Links

Inverness (Ardersier/Newton area, by Inverness Airport), Inverness, Highland, Scotland · Area: The Highlands

  • Clifftop links
  • No handicap minimum
  • Daily in season

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Can we play it?

Yes. Castle Stuart is a resort course open to visitors every day of its season, 26 March to 13 November 2027. There's no handicap minimum, but it's walking only and cancellations are strict. Add it to your trip and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time for you.

  • Access

    Daily during the season: 26 Mar–13 Nov 2027. Closed in winter.

  • The catch

    Price and cancellation terms: under 4 weeks out a booking is non-refundable and can't be moved; 4–8 weeks out is a 50% charge.

  • Our tip

    Take the 36-hole ticket with Old Petty (£750 in main season 2027). Both rounds have to be booked at the same time.

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At a glance

Checked 15 Oct 2026 · prices in US$, converted from the club's own currency
Course type
Clifftop links
Visitor days
Daily, 26 Mar–13 Nov 2027
Handicap limit
No minimum handicap (club FAQ); five sets of tees
Green fee
$385–$525£290–£395 · 2027 · checked 15 Oct 2026
Rates
2027 visitor 18 holes: £290 early (26 Mar–13 May), £395 main (14 May–10 Oct), £340 late (11 Oct–13 Nov). 36 holes £425/£750/£500.
How to book
With your trip: Scotland Golf Tours requests it for youThe club also takes bookings direct
Caddies
Single bag £70 plus gratuity; forecaddie £80 (2 players), £90 (3), £100 (4). Cash in pounds direct to the caddie; ATM on site. £40 caddie cancellation fee if not cancelled in advance.
Buggies and trolleys
Walking only. Buggies only with a medical certificate (£50, book ahead). Electric GPS trolleys £25; push trolleys free.
Nearest airport
Inverness Airport (INV) · 5 min (club's figure)

How to get a tee time

Put Cabot Highlands, Castle Stuart in your trip and the specialists handle the booking.

  1. Build your trip

    Tell the trip builder your dates, group and handicaps. Cabot Highlands, Castle Stuart goes into the plan.

  2. Get a checked plan

    Day by day, with Cabot Highlands, Castle Stuart'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.

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2027 dates to know

  • Season 26 Mar–13 Nov 2027 (closed outside it)

FAQ

Can visitors play Castle Stuart?
Yes, daily from 26 March to 13 November 2027.
Can you book Cabot Highlands, Castle Stuart for us?
Yes. Build your trip with Cabot Highlands, Castle Stuart 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 Cabot Highlands, Castle Stuart is one of several courses on your trip, it’s simpler to plan the whole trip in one go.
What handicap do we need?
There's no minimum. Five sets of tees let you choose the difficulty.
Is there a dress code?
Smart casual.
How much is a caddie?
£70 plus tip for a single bag, paid in cash in pounds on the day. Request in advance.
Can we ride a cart?
No. The courses are walking only; buggies are for golfers with a medical certificate, at £50.

Sources

  1. 1. Cabot Highlands: Rates (2026 and 2027)15 Oct 2026
  2. 2. Cabot Highlands: FAQs15 Oct 2026
  3. 3. Cabot Highlands: Golf15 Oct 2026

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