Perthshire Golf Holidays
Inland Scotland's grandest golf lives in Perthshire: Gleneagles, with two James Braid classics and the Jack Nicklaus course that hosted the 2014 Ryder Cup, plus the heather and pines of Blairgowrie's Rosemount, set among Highland scenery an hour from Edinburgh and an easy pairing of championship golf, castles and whisky.
Photo: The Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire via Google.
Who it suits
Perthshire suits the golfer who wants a Highland golf holiday without the long drive north, a county of moor, forest and mountain that sits within an hour of Edinburgh and Glasgow yet feels deep in the Highlands. The golf is parkland and moorland rather than links, beautifully kept and framed by big scenery, and a single base, often Gleneagles itself, reaches every course of note. It works for couples, buddies and societies alike.
The anchor is Gleneagles, Scotland's grandest golf resort, where the King's and Queen's courses by James Braid date to the early 1920s and the Jack Nicklaus PGA Centenary course hosted the 2014 Ryder Cup. Add Blairgowrie's Rosemount, a heathery 1930s reworking of an earlier Alister MacKenzie design, and the smaller courses of Highland Perthshire at Pitlochry, Crieff and Alyth, and the county becomes a relaxed, scenic week of first class golf.
Courses to build around
Gleneagles · King's
The grand old moorland course at Scotland's most famous golf resort, designed by James Braid and opened in 1919, rolling through heather and broom below the Grampian hills, a classic that has tested champions for a century.
Gleneagles · Queen's
Braid's shorter, prettier companion at Gleneagles, opened in 1917, a scenic moorland round of lochans and woodland that suits a wide range of handicaps and pairs perfectly with the King's.
Gleneagles · PGA Centenary
The Jack Nicklaus designed championship course that hosted the 2014 Ryder Cup, the longest of the three, framed by the Ochil and Grampian hills, a modern test on the grandest stage.
Blairgowrie · Rosemount
North of Perth, a heathery, tree lined parkland course, a 1930s reworking of an earlier Alister MacKenzie layout, regularly rated among Scotland's best inland courses, with the Lansdowne course alongside.
Highland Perthshire
Smaller, scenic courses at Pitlochry, Crieff, Alyth and beyond, set among hills and rivers, relaxed and good value rounds that round out a Perthshire week.
Beyond the round
Perthshire pairs golf with Highland scenery, castles, the salmon rivers Tay and Tummel, the whisky distilleries of the glens and easy reach of Edinburgh, Glasgow and St Andrews.
Designers and history verified June 2026 from the clubs and recognized course databases. The King's (1919) and Queen's (1917) courses at Gleneagles were designed by James Braid; the PGA Centenary course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and hosted the 2014 Ryder Cup; Blairgowrie's Rosemount is a 1930s reworking of an earlier Alister MacKenzie design. Green fees and resort access change by season, so each booking is confirmed directly before it is held.
A sample trip, day by day
Arrive in Perthshire
An hour from Edinburgh or Glasgow to a base at Gleneagles or near Perth, a relaxed first evening with a Highland view.
Gleneagles King's
The grand Braid moorland course as the opener, heather, broom and a century of history below the Grampians.
PGA Centenary
The Jack Nicklaus Ryder Cup course, the modern championship test, with the resort spa and dining for the afternoon.
Blairgowrie Rosemount
North to the heather and pines of Rosemount, one of Scotland's best inland courses, then a glen and a distillery.
Highland Perthshire and home
A scenic round at Pitlochry or Crieff, the rivers and castles, then transfers or a run on to St Andrews.
Indicative costs and when to book
| Item | Indicative 2026 |
|---|---|
| Gleneagles green fee | premium resort rate, peak season, confirm |
| Blairgowrie Rosemount green fee | premium inland rate, peak, confirm |
| Highland Perthshire green fee | moderate, peak, confirm |
| Resort or country hotel, per night | indicative, confirm |
| Package per head, golf week | indicative, confirm |
Best time to book: the Perthshire season runs roughly May to September, greenest and longest in the light of midsummer, with spring and early autumn quieter and often better value. Book 4 to 6 months ahead to hold a Gleneagles tee sheet across the three courses in peak weeks. Tee times via our trip enquiry; where to stay via our recommended hotels and resorts.
Plan a Perthshire golf holiday
Tell us roughly when you want to travel and who is in the group, and a concierge will build a Perthshire trip around Gleneagles and Blairgowrie, costed to the head, with no obligation.
Perthshire golf holiday questions
Which courses should you play on a Perthshire golf holiday?
Build around Gleneagles, with the King's and Queen's courses by James Braid and the Jack Nicklaus PGA Centenary course that hosted the 2014 Ryder Cup, and add Blairgowrie's Rosemount, one of Scotland's best inland courses. The smaller layouts of Highland Perthshire at Pitlochry, Crieff and Alyth round out a week.
Is Perthshire a good golf destination?
Yes. Perthshire offers Highland golf without the long drive north, sitting within an hour of Edinburgh and Glasgow yet deep in the hills. The golf is moorland and parkland rather than links, beautifully kept and framed by big scenery, and a single base reaches every course of note. It pairs naturally with castles, whisky and a run on to St Andrews.
How much does a Perthshire golf holiday cost?
Gleneagles and Blairgowrie carry premium green fees, while the Highland Perthshire courses are more moderate. A week with several rounds, a resort or country hotel and transfers typically sits in the low to mid thousands per head. Figures are indicative for 2026; always confirm directly before booking.
When is the best time for a Perthshire golf holiday?
The season runs roughly May to September, with the greenest courses and longest daylight in midsummer. Spring and early autumn are quieter and often better value, while winter limits the higher courses. Book several months ahead for peak weeks at Gleneagles.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts verified June 2026; green fees and package figures indicative for the 2026 season, always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.