Cabot Highlands, located just outside Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, offers a spectacular links golf experience that marries modern design with Scotland’s ancient golfing landscape. Formerly known as Castle Stuart Golf Links, the course was created by architect Gil Hanse and developer Mark Parsinen to capture the spirit of classic links golf while introducing fresh, creative elements that make every round unforgettable.

Set along the Moray Firth, the course features dramatic elevation changes, wide rumpled fairways, and panoramic views stretching toward the Black Isle and the Kessock Bridge. Each hole is carefully framed to highlight the surrounding scenery while providing strategic options that invite both bold and thoughtful play. The greens are subtly contoured and fast, encouraging imaginative shot-making that rewards precision over power.

The atmosphere at Cabot Highlands is one of quiet grandeur — the course feels both modern and deeply connected to its Highland surroundings. Its balance of playability, challenge, and beauty makes it a standout destination for golfers seeking something truly distinctive in northern Scotland. With a second course designed by Tom Doak underway, Cabot Highlands continues to redefine what links golf in the Highlands can be.