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Perthshire
Gleneagles Queen's Course
Auchterarder, Perthshire
A bunkered green on the Queen's Course at Gleneagles— © Richard Webb / Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
Holes
18
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Par
68
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Type
Heathland
Perthshire
Walkability
★★★★☆
Walkable for most
Best Season
May–Sep
Year-round, best May–Sep
Visitor Access
Open
Mid-week ideal
Green Fees 2026
£100–£325 for a visitor round at Gleneagles Queen's Course. Checked against the club's published rates on 28 June 2026.
James Braid's original 1919 design. Shorter and more accessible than the King's.
From the Notebook
The Queen's Course is the third of Gleneagles' three 18-hole layouts and the only one that James Braid designed without significant subsequent alteration. Laid out in 1919 on the heathland below the King's Course, the Queen's is shorter — par 68, around 5,700 yards — and more forgiving than its celebrated neighbour, but it retains the essential Braid characteristics: intelligent bunkering, greens positioned in the natural folds of the heathland, and a routing that uses the terrain rather than fighting it.
The course is frequently overlooked by visitors focused on the King's or PGA Centenary. That is an error. The Queen's provides a more intimate, less exposed experience than either of the other Gleneagles layouts, and for golfers of mid to high handicap it offers the Gleneagles heathland at a more manageable scale. The views across the Ochil Hills are identical to those from the King's.
Visitor green fee is £120 — confirm current rates with the club. Hotel guests receive preferential rates. The combination of a morning on the Queen's and an afternoon on the King's (or vice versa) is the most efficient way to experience two Braid designs of contrasting character at the same venue.
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Course
- Designer
- James Braid, 1919
- Founded
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- Yardage (R)
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- Slope rating
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- Bunkers
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- Greens
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- Walking time
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- Open season
- Year-round, best May–Sep
Visitor
- Dress code
- Smart casual, collared shirts
- Spikes
- Soft only
- Booking
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- Twilight
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- Winter rate
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- Senior
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- Junior
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- Buggy
- Available, ask pro shop
- Trolley
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- Caddie
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Practical
- Address
- Auchterarder, Perthshire, PH3 1NF
- Phone
- 01764 662231
- Nearest train
- Gleneagles or Perth
- Nearest airport
- Edinburgh (EDI) (75 min)
- Parking
- Free
- Wi-Fi
- Yes, clubhouse
- Card payment
- Yes
- Membership
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- Joining fee
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- Waiting list
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Location
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While They Golf
For the non-golfer in the party.
Perthshire isn't only for the golfers. Walks, drives, distilleries, castles, a long lunch — five picks within thirty minutes of the first tee.
The Perthshire companion guide →Plan This Round
Three things to sort before you tee off.
How to Get There
From Gleneagles or Perth or Edinburgh (EDI)
Edinburgh (EDI) is 75 minutes away by car. Train + onward taxi works for the carless visitor.
Insure Your Round
Cover for clubs, cancellation, hole-in-one
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Make a trip of it
This course anchors our Perthshire group trip.
4 courses over 3–4 days from a Auchterarder base — the full plan, green fees and where to stay.
Played here? Consider
Three things worth packing.
Picked for heathland rounds in Scotland.
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.
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Stays Nearby
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Frequently Asked
Visitors usually want to know.
- How much does it cost to play at Gleneagles Queen's Course?
- A visitor round costs £100–£325, 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?
- Yes, available at the pro shop. Most members walk with a trolley though — the course is genuinely walkable.
- 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 May–Sep.
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For the non-golfer in Gleneagles →
Drive Scotland's only safari park at Blair Drummond, tour Glenturret — Scotland's oldest working distillery — and see the Stone of Destiny at Perth Museum.
Getting there by train
On TripSCOTGleneagles station
Five minutes by hotel shuttle from the Queen's Course. Glasgow Queen Street in 50 min; Edinburgh Waverley in 40 min by ScotRail.
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