Callander Golf Club

Callander Golf Club sits at the edge of the Trossachs National Park, where the lowland farmland of Stirlingshire meets the first Highland hills. The course occupies the meadowland between the town and the River Teith, with Ben Ledi — a shapely Highland summit at 879 metres — providing the backdrop to several holes and the sound of the river present throughout the round.

Par 66, 5,126 yards. The shorter layout reflects the terrain rather than any shortcoming in ambition — the River Teith crosses or borders several holes, and the narrow strips of flat land available alongside it dictated a course that rewards accuracy over distance. The 9th, played along the river bank with water in play right and out of bounds left, is the most characteristic hole.

Green fee is £35–45, which is exceptional value for a maintained course in a National Park setting. Callander is the natural first golf stop for visitors driving north from Stirling or Edinburgh to the Highlands — positioned exactly at the Highland Boundary Fault, where the geography of Scotland changes register. For those staying in Callander, the Roman Camp Hotel (19th century coaching inn beside the Teith) is the traditional accommodation choice.