A Journal for the Thrifty Gowfer
Perthshire
Aberfeldy, Perthshire
Plate II — Parkland course — tree-lined fairways, year-round play
Compact parkland in the Tay valley. Good budget stop between Pitlochry and Kenmore.
From the Notebook
Aberfeldy Golf Club sits on the edge of the town of Aberfeldy at the confluence of the River Tay and the Lyon Water — the same Aberfeldy of Robert Burns's poem 'The Birks of Aberfeldy,' and the same town where General Wade's famous military road bridge (1733) still carries traffic over the Tay. The course is a compact 18-hole parkland of 5,283 yards, par 68, on the flat riverside ground below the town.
The layout uses the River Tay as a boundary on several holes, with mature trees and the characteristic Highland Perthshire landscape providing the setting. Not a long or demanding course, but a well-maintained community facility at a price that makes it accessible for a quick round on the way through to Kenmore, Loch Tay, or the Rannoch Moor approach.
Green fee is £30–40 — honest value for a maintained 18-hole course in this location. For visitors doing the Highland Perthshire circuit (Pitlochry, Aberfeldy, Kenmore, Taymouth Castle), Aberfeldy provides a budget alternative to the more expensive Taymouth Castle round or a morning warm-up before a more demanding afternoon course.
The Full Scorecard
Plan This Round
Where to Stay
Hotels, lodges and self-catering near the first tee. Map-style search via Stay22 covering Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb and Vrbo.
How to Get There
Edinburgh (EDI) is 75 minutes away by car. Train + onward taxi works for the carless visitor.
Insure Your Round
Most home contents policies don't cover golf clubs in transit. The picker matches you to the right kind of cover in two minutes.
Played here? Consider
Course-tuned recommendations, not generic gear lists.
Outerwear
The mid-weight option for parkland — fully waterproof but lighter than the wind-spec links jackets. Packs into a back-pocket pouch when the sun comes out.
Layer
Scotland's premium sportswear name. Cut for a swing rather than a jog; the moisture-wicking suits warmer parkland rounds where the wind isn't doing the work.
Tech
Tree-lined parkland holes are exactly the situation where a rangefinder pays for itself. The V6's slope mode is allowed in any non-tournament round.
★ The Sunday Post ★
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The Sunday Post
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Stays Nearby
Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering within easy reach of Aberfeldy. Tap any property to check rates.
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