How much does it cost to play at Kings Golf Club (formerly Torvean)?

A visitor round costs £65–£90, 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.

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.

Highlands

Kings Golf Club (formerly Torvean)

Inverness, Highland

Plate II — Parkland course — tree-lined fairways, year-round play

Holes

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Par

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Type

Parkland

Highlands

Walkability

★★★★☆

Walkable for most

Best Season

May–Sep

Year-round

Visitor Access

Open

Mid-week ideal

Green Fees 2026

£65–£90 for a visitor round at Kings Golf Club (formerly Torvean). Checked against the club's published rates on 28 June 2026. Is it worth the trip? Read our budget verdict →

Inverness's old council course, rebuilt after the West Link road and reopened in 2019 as Kings Golf Club. The most affordable 18 in the city.

From the Notebook

Kings Golf Club is the course Inverness golfers still think of as Torvean. The original council course on the south bank of the Caledonian Canal was displaced by the Inverness West Link road project; the council funded a new course nearby, which opened in 2019 and is run by a members' club rather than as a straight council municipal. It is no longer a High Life Highland facility — but visitors are welcome, and it remains the most affordable full round in the city.

The new layout is 18 holes, par 70, and climbs more than the flat parkland the old Torvean was known for. At around £25 for visitors it serves the function well-run accessible golf should: a full round at a price that doesn't require a decision. For a visitor based in Inverness wanting a morning round before driving north, or anyone who doesn't want to pay Castle Stuart prices, it's the practical choice.

Booking is through the club directly. Kings is often quiet on weekday mornings. Together with Inverness Golf Club (a traditional members' club at moderate visitor prices) it gives the city two genuine options within a short distance of the centre. Confirm the current visitor green fee with the club before you travel — fees move, and the relocation reset the old municipal pricing.

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The Full Scorecard

Everything else you might want to know.

Course

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Open season: Year-round

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: Inverness, Highland, IV3 8JN
Phone: Contact club
Nearest train: Inverness or Tain
Nearest airport: Inverness (INV) (60 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.

Conditions This Week

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Location

Kings Golf Club (formerly Torvean) on the map

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While They Golf

For the non-golfer in the party.

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

The Highlands companion guide →

Plan This Round

Three things to sort before you tee off.

Where to Stay

Beds in Inverness

Hotels, lodges and self-catering near the first tee. Map-style search via Stay22 covering Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb and Vrbo.

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How to Get There

From Inverness or Tain or Inverness (INV)

Inverness (INV) is 60 minutes away by car. Train + onward taxi works for the carless visitor.

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Insure Your Round

Cover for clubs, cancellation, hole-in-one

Most home contents policies don't cover golf clubs in transit. Our guide matches you to the right kind of cover and the UK providers worth quoting.

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Birdie Brae guide

Played here? Consider

Three things worth packing.

Picked for parkland rounds in Scotland.

Outerwear

Galvin Green Aldous jacket

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

Castore performance polo

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

Bushnell Tour V6 rangefinder

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.

Stays Nearby

Where to stay near Inverness

Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering within easy reach of Inverness. 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 Kings Golf Club (formerly Torvean)?: A visitor round costs £65–£90, 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.

Nearby courses

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Highlands golf hub

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Royal Dornoch and the long drive north. Six hours from London, three from Edinburgh — and the most consistently brilliant links country in Scotland once you get there.

While they golf — Inverness

For the non-golfer in Inverness →

Culloden Battlefield is 6 miles from Inverness — NTS visitor centre, clan graves, and moorland. Fort George's Georgian artillery ramparts are 11 miles east.

Pair the round

On TasteSCOT

Tomatin Distillery

Fifteen minutes from Torvean on the A9. Tomatin was Scotland's biggest distillery in the 1970s — the 12 Year Old is dependably good value and the Legacy NAS is a solid easy-drinker.

Getting there by train

On TripSCOT

Inverness station

About 10 minutes by bus or taxi from Torvean. Edinburgh Waverley in 3hr 15; Glasgow in 3hr by ScotRail.