A Journal for the Thrifty Gowfer
Perthshire
Kenmore, Perthshire
Plate II — Parkland course — tree-lined fairways, year-round play
18-hole course set in the grounds of Taymouth Castle above Loch Tay.
From the Notebook
Taymouth Castle Golf Club occupies the grounds of Taymouth Castle at the eastern end of Loch Tay — a Victorian Baronial castle that Queen Victoria visited in 1842 and described as 'one of the most beautiful and romantic places I ever saw.' The golf course was laid out around the castle and its policy woodland in 1922; the castle itself is currently being restored as a luxury hotel by an American investment group and is expected to reopen as a golf resort.
The course at par 69 and around 5,600 yards is shorter than the setting might suggest — the terrain through the old castle grounds and mature woodland doesn't permit great length, and the layout rewards placement over power. The 7th, played from a tee above the River Tay with the castle visible in the background, is the photographed hole. The loch is visible from several points on the back nine.
Visitor green fee is £85–125. The course is open to visitors year-round, with online booking through the castle website. For golfers working the Highland Perthshire circuit — Pitlochry, Aberfeldy, Kenmore — Taymouth is the most scenic parkland round in the region and one of the most atmospheric golf settings in Scotland.
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 ★
One short Scottish-golf email every Sunday. No sales pitch.
The Sunday Post
One email, most Sundays. No sales pitch.
Stays Nearby
Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering within easy reach of Kenmore. Tap any property to check rates.
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