Golf

Nairn's courses are highly regarded by golfers and are very popular, so book far in advance.

Nairn Dunbar Golf Club. Founded in 1899, the difficult Championship Links Course here features gorse-lined fairways and lovely sea views. Ask about the special-rate Nairn ticket, which allows you to play both this and the similarly named Nairn Golf Club, for the bargain rate of £180 from April to October. Lochloy Rd., Nairn, Highland, IV12 5AE. 01667/452741; www.nairndunbar.com. £40 (£30 after 1 pm) Apr. and Oct.; £55 (£45 after 2 pm) May–Sept.; £27 Nov.–Mar..

Nairn Golf Club. Highly regarded in golfing circles, the Nairn Golf Club dates from 1887 and is the regular home of Scotland's Northern Open. Huge greens, aggressive gorse, a beach hazard for five of the holes, a steady prevailing wind, and distracting views across the Moray Firth make play on the Championship Course unforgettable. The adjoining nine-hole Cameron Course is ideal for a warm-up or a fun round for the family. Seabank Rd., Nairn, Highland, IV12 4HB. 01667/453208; www.nairngolfclub.co.uk. Championship Course: £160 (£110 off-peak) May–Sept.; £110 Apr. and Oct.; £50 Nov.–Mar.; Cameron Course: £20. Reservations essential.