Blairgowrie Lansdowne
The longer and more modern of Blairgowrie's two championship courses, the Lansdowne is a striking inland test on the Perthshire sandbelt. Designed by Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas and opened in 1979, it plays as a par 72 of around 7,007 yards, threading tight, tree lined fairways through stands of pine and silver birch in some of the most beautiful golfing country in Scotland.
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The verdict
Blairgowrie is one of Scotland's great inland golf destinations, a club whose heathland courses bring a touch of the Surrey sandbelt to the Perthshire countryside. The Lansdowne is the bigger sibling to the celebrated Rosemount, opened in 1979 to a design by Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas, and it offers a different and more muscular challenge: longer, more exposed in places and demanding a bigger, bolder game off the tee. For golfers who want a serious test set against the beauty of pine forest and silver birch, it is a genuine highlight.
For the traveling golfer the Lansdowne is the round to play alongside Rosemount for a full day at one of the finest 36 hole clubs in the country. It is a perfect counterpoint to a links trip, a chance to swap the coastal wind for the calm and color of the woodland, and it sits within an easy drive of Gleneagles and the wider Perthshire golf scene. Manicured, peaceful and challenging, it shows that Scotland's inland golf can stand comfortably alongside its famous links.
Blairgowrie Lansdowne at a glance
- Opened
- 1979
- Type
- Heathland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- Around 7,007 yds
- Designers
- Alliss, Thomas
- Access
- Visitors welcome
Opening year, designers, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and course directories. The Lansdowne plays as a par 72 of around 7,007 yards from the back tees, designed by Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas. Indicative 2026 visitor green fees were around 140 pounds in high season from May to September, with around 95 pounds in April and 100 pounds in October; fees change each season, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Lansdowne is heathland golf at its most handsome and demanding. From the opening holes the corridors of pine and silver birch frame every shot, turning the course into a series of beautiful, enclosed amphitheaters where the line off the tee matters as much as the distance. The free draining sandy soil keeps the turf firm and true, but the trees and the heather punish anything wayward, so the premium is on accurate, committed driving rather than simply overpowering the ball.
At over 7,000 yards from the back tees the Lansdowne has real length, and that is where it differs most from its older sibling. Where Rosemount charms with subtlety, the Lansdowne tests your long game, with holes that ask for a strong carry and a confident approach into greens that are well guarded and cleverly contoured. The course is fair, with generous enough landing areas for the player who commits, but it does not let you coast: a loose swing is quickly found out by the timber, and recovery from the trees is often a question of simply getting back into play.
What stays with you is the setting and the serenity. There is no sea wind here, no exposure, just the stillness of the Perthshire forest, the scent of pine and the satisfaction of shaping shots through a classic tree lined layout. It is a course that rewards thoughtful, precise golf and sends you back to the clubhouse having played a proper round in surroundings of real beauty.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Visitors welcome on the Lansdowne Course through the season, with tee times booked through the club; pairs naturally with the Rosemount for a full day of 36 holes |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 around 140 pounds in high season May to September, with around 95 pounds in April and 100 pounds in October; fees change each season, so always confirm directly before booking |
| Handicap | No strict handicap barrier for general play; the length rewards a stronger player but the course is enjoyable for all |
| Walking and caddies | A walking course over largely gentle, well drained heathland; trolleys and buggies are usually available |
| Season | Open year round, with April to October the prime window; the free draining sandy soil keeps the course playable in most conditions |
| Getting there | At Rosemount near Blairgowrie in Perthshire, a short drive north of Perth and within easy reach of Gleneagles and the central Highlands |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from club and directory sources; they change by season, so always confirm directly before booking. Ask about a Perthshire golf trip.
Where to stay nearby
Blairgowrie and the nearby city of Perth offer a good range of hotels, inns and country houses, and the surrounding Perthshire countryside is some of the prettiest in Scotland, full of good places to eat and stay. The central location makes this an excellent base for an inland golf trip, with several first class courses within a short drive and the Highlands opening up to the north.
The Lansdowne is best played alongside its famous sibling, the James Braid era Blairgowrie Rosemount, for a full day at the club. From there a Perthshire trip extends naturally to the moorland grandeur of Gleneagles, with the King's Course and the Queen's Course a short drive away.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts around Perthshire.
Build a Perthshire golf trip
Blairgowrie's Lansdowne is one of the finest inland courses in Scotland, best played as part of a Perthshire trip taking in Rosemount and Gleneagles. We plan trips through the region, secure the tee times, arrange caddies where you want them and handle the lodging and the logistics. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Blairgowrie Lansdowne questions
Can visitors play Blairgowrie Lansdowne?
Yes. Blairgowrie Golf Club welcomes visitors on the Lansdowne Course through the season, with tee times booked through the club. It is the longer and more modern of the club's two championship courses. Always confirm directly before booking.
What is the green fee at Blairgowrie Lansdowne?
Indicative 2026 visitor green fees on the Lansdowne Course were around 140 pounds in high season from May to September, with lower rates of around 95 pounds in April and 100 pounds in October. Fees change each season, so always confirm directly before booking.
Who designed the Lansdowne Course?
The Lansdowne Course was designed by Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas and opened in 1979. It is the longer, more modern complement to the club's celebrated James Braid era Rosemount Course.
Is Blairgowrie a links course?
No. Blairgowrie is inland heathland golf, often likened to the Surrey sandbelt, with the Lansdowne routed through stands of pine and silver birch over free draining sandy ground. It is a striking contrast to Scotland's coastal links.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Opening year, designers, par, yardage and fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.