New Tom Doak links · Inverness
Cabot Highlands, Old Petty
Inverness (by Inverness Airport), Inverness, Highland, Scotland · Area: The Highlands
- Links
- No handicap minimum
- Daily in season
Last checked
Can we play it?
Yes. Old Petty, Tom Doak's new course at Cabot Highlands, opened officially on 15 May 2026 and takes visitors. It shares Castle Stuart's clubhouse, rates and rules. Add it to your trip and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time for you.
Access
Daily in season. Cabot lists the 2027 season as 26 Mar–13 Nov 2027; in 2026 Old Petty opened later (15 May) than Castle Stuart.
The catch
Brand new and on the same strict terms as Castle Stuart: non-refundable inside 4 weeks.
Our tip
Play it as half of the 36-hole ticket with Castle Stuart, and check it's open on your dates if you're travelling before mid-May.
Our golf travel partner
Add Cabot Highlands, Old Petty to your golf trip
We build a day-by-day plan, then Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee times and sends a final quotation.
Golfers
At a glance
- Course type
- Links
- Visitor days
- Daily in season (2027 season listed as 26 Mar–13 Nov)
- Handicap limit
- No minimum handicap (club FAQ)
- Green fee
- $385–$525£290–£395 · 2027 · checked 15 Oct 2026
- Rates
- 2027 visitor 18 holes (same rates as Castle Stuart): £290 early, £395 main (14 May–10 Oct), £340 late. 36 holes with Castle Stuart from £425.
- 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–£100 by group size. Cash in pounds; request in advance.
- Buggies and trolleys
- Walking only; medical-certificate buggies £50. Electric trolleys £25; push trolleys free. A food cart serves the course.
- Nearest airport
- Inverness Airport (INV) · 5 min (club's figure)
How to get a tee time
Put Cabot Highlands, Old Petty in your trip and the specialists handle the booking.
Build your trip
Tell the trip builder your dates, group and handicaps. Cabot Highlands, Old Petty goes into the plan.
Get a checked plan
Day by day, with Cabot Highlands, Old Petty's visitor rules, drive times and an estimate in dollars.
Scotland Golf Tours requests the time
They send every player's name and handicap to the club, arrange caddies, and send a final quotation.
Say yes, then play
Nothing is booked until you confirm.
Our golf travel partner
Want Cabot Highlands, Old Petty booked for you?
Scotland Golf Tours handles tee times, hotels, drivers and caddies, and sends a final quotation.
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Cabot Highlands, Old Petty
2027 dates to know
- Season 26 Mar–13 Nov 2027 per Cabot rates page
FAQ
- Can visitors play Old Petty?
- Yes. It opened officially on 15 May 2026.
- Can you book Cabot Highlands, Old Petty for us?
- Yes. Build your trip with Cabot Highlands, Old Petty 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, Old Petty is one of several courses on your trip, it’s simpler to plan the whole trip in one go.
- Who designed it?
- Tom Doak. It runs along a tidal estuary by the 400-year-old castle and Old Petty Church, and the 1st and 18th holes cross.
- What handicap do we need?
- No minimum. Choose from multiple tees.
- Is there a dress code?
- Smart casual.
- Can we ride a cart?
- No, walking only. Buggies for medical certificate holders only (£50).
Sources
- 1. Cabot Highlands: Rates (2026 and 2027)15 Oct 2026
- 2. Cabot Highlands: FAQs15 Oct 2026
- 3. Cabot Highlands: Golf15 Oct 2026
- 4. Cabot Highlands: Old Petty15 Oct 2026
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