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Aberdeenshire

Fraserburgh Golf Club

Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire

Plate ILinks course — coastal exposure, firm running turf

Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Aberdeenshire
Walkability
★★★★☆
Confirmed 3/5
Best Season
May–Sep
Year-round, best Apr–Oct
Visitor Access
Open
Mid-week ideal

Green Fees 2026

£150 for a visitor round at Fraserburgh Golf Club. Checked against the club's published rates on 28 June 2026.

Corbiehill championship links (James Braid). Remote Buchan links on the North Sea coast.

From the Notebook

Fraserburgh Golf Club occupies the links ground above the harbour town of Fraserburgh — the 'Broch' to the locals — at the northeast corner of Aberdeenshire where the Moray Firth meets the North Sea. The Corbiehill Course is 18 holes of traditional links — the James Braid-inspired championship layout the club is known for — with the 9-hole Rosehill course added in 1996.

Par 70, 6,278 yards. The course has the character that remote northeastern links tend to have: wind-exposed, firm-fairwayed, greens that test the touch of golfers accustomed to softer inland surfaces. The 7th and 14th are the holes most cited by regulars; both are played against the background of the Fraserburgh Bay with the Kinnaird Head lighthouse visible from the tees.

The standard green fee for Corbiehill is £150 (2026), with discounts for affiliated Scottish golfers and for a second round. Fraserburgh is not on the standard tourist circuit for Aberdeenshire golf — most visitors who come to this corner of the county are heading for Cruden Bay or Royal Aberdeen, not the further north stretch. That remoteness is exactly the reason to consider it: a proper James Braid links on the edge of the Buchan coast, and one of the oldest golf clubs in the world.

One Hole Worth Talking About

The hole everyone remembers.

7Par 4 · 410 yards

Kinnaird Head

The 7th tee plays with Fraserburgh Bay as the backdrop and the Kinnaird Head lighthouse visible on the headland to the east — Scotland's oldest lighthouse, built in 1787 on a castle tower and now part of the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses. The hole runs along the northern edge of the course where the North Sea and Moray Firth converge at the corner of Aberdeenshire. Fraserburgh Golf Club sits 40 miles north of Aberdeen on a coast that most visitors don't reach. The lighthouse has been turning on that headland for 230 years. The golf club has been operating for 140 of them.

The Full Scorecard

Everything else you might want to know.

Course

Designer
James Braid redesign, 1922
Founded
1777
Style era
Contact club
Yardage (W)
Contact club
Yardage (Y)
Contact club
Yardage (R)
Contact club
Course rating
Contact club
Slope rating
Contact club
Bunkers
Contact club
Greens
Contact club
Walking time
Contact club
Open season
Year-round, best Apr–Oct

Visitor

Dress code
Smart casual, collared shirts
Spikes
Soft only
Booking
Contact club
Twilight
Contact club
Winter rate
Contact club
Senior
Contact club
Junior
Contact club
Buggy
Not available
Trolley
Contact club
Caddie
Contact club

Practical

Address
Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, AB43 8TL
Phone
01346 516616
Nearest train
Aberdeen
Nearest airport
Aberdeen (ABZ) (30 min)
Parking
Free
Wi-Fi
Yes, clubhouse
Card payment
Yes
Membership
Contact club
Joining fee
Contact club
Waiting list
Contact club

Fields marked “Contact club” aren’t public-facing in a way we’ve been able to verify. Call the club directly for these — we’ll update the entry when we have it from source.

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Location

Fraserburgh Golf Club on the map

Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire · AB43 8TLOpen in OpenStreetMap →

While They Golf

For the non-golfer in the party.

Aberdeenshire isn't only for the golfers. Walks, drives, distilleries, castles, a long lunch — five picks within thirty minutes of the first tee.

The Aberdeenshire companion guide →

Plan This Round

Three things to sort before you tee off.

Played here? Consider

Three things worth packing.

Picked for links rounds on the Scottish coast.

Outerwear

Galvin Green Andres jacket

Wind off the firth changes club selection two irons. A breathable, fully-waterproof shell that's light enough not to swing in is the single biggest upgrade for Scottish links golf.

Layer

Sunderland of Scotland half-zip

Scottish-made merino — the locals' choice for shoulder-season rounds. Warm enough for a 7am tee time in October, light enough for the back nine when the sun comes out.

Tech

Garmin Approach S70 GPS

Handles blind tee shots and exposed-coastal yardage cleanly. Battery lasts a 36-hole day; the wind-direction overlay justifies the price on its own.

Stays Nearby

Where to stay near Fraserburgh

Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering within easy reach of Fraserburgh. Tap any property to check rates.

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Frequently Asked

Visitors usually want to know.

How much does it cost to play at Fraserburgh Golf Club?
A visitor round costs £150, checked against the club's published rates on 28 June 2026.
Can visitors play at weekends?
Visitors are welcome but mid-week is markedly easier and quieter. Confirm a weekend tee time as far ahead as you can — popular Saturdays book up first.
How early can I book a tee time?
Phone or email the pro shop to confirm. Most Scottish clubs accept visitor bookings 7–30 days ahead; group bookings of 8+ can be arranged further ahead.
Is there a dress code?
Smart casual, collared shirts. Soft only.
Are buggies allowed?
Buggies are not generally available — the course is walked. Hire a trolley at the pro shop if you'd rather not carry.
What's the best time of year to play?
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep for full conditions. Late May and early Sep are quietest with fair value. Year-round, best Apr–Oct.
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