A Journal for the Thrifty Gowfer
Stirlingshire
Dunblane, Stirlingshire
Plate II — Parkland course — tree-lined fairways, year-round play
Founded 1923. Parkland course on the Allan Water near Dunblane Cathedral.
From the Notebook
Eight miles north of Stirling on the A9, Dunblane New Golf Club occupies parkland beside the Allan Water with Dunblane Cathedral visible from the higher ground. The course was established in 1923 and uses the river meadow and wooded ground of the Keir estate — flat holes through mature trees on the valley floor, with the hills of Perthshire beyond the treeline. Par 69, 5,957 yards.
The Allan Water provides a consistent presence through the middle of the course, crossing in play on several holes and running alongside others. The course is well-maintained by a committed membership and managed at a green fee that makes it one of the better-value parkland rounds in Stirlingshire. The setting — cathedral spire visible from the higher ground — lends the place a particular quality that straightforward parkland courses rarely possess.
Green fee £25–35. Dunblane is 8 miles north of Stirling on the A9, making it an easy combination with Bridge of Allan or Stirling Golf Club for a day of central Scotland parkland golf. The town centre is a 10-minute walk from the course; the Allan Water walkway from the course toward the town is worth the detour after the round.
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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
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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.
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Stays Nearby
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