Golf Courses Near Forres and Across Moray

Golf from Tullochwood Lodges

From Tullochwood, golfers can start locally at Forres, then reach Elgin in around 25 minutes and the links courses at Hopeman, Nairn, Covesea and Lossiemouth in roughly 30–35 minutes. This makes the lodges a practical base for playing a different Moray course each day.

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Golf courses near Tullochwood Lodges

Approximate driving times are from Tullochwood Lodges, IV36 2RU.
About 10 minutes from Tullochwood Lodges

Forres Golf Club

A welcoming 18-hole parkland and woodland course designed by James Braid and Willie Park. Its varied holes and year-round visitor tee times make it the natural first choice for a nearby round.

Forres Golf Course in its wooded setting
Forres Golf Course
About 25 minutes from Tullochwood Lodges

Elgin Golf Club

An 18-hole par-71 inland course with views across Elgin, the Moray coast and towards the Cairngorms. Visitors and groups are welcomed, with advance booking available.

Golfers playing at Elgin Golf Club
Elgin Golf Club
About 30 minutes from Tullochwood Lodges

Hopeman Golf Club

A traditional 18-hole seaside course overlooking the Moray Firth. It is friendly and affordable but still challenging, with the celebrated coastal par-three Prieshach among its highlights.

A green at Hopeman Golf Club on the Moray coast
Hopeman Golf Club
About 30 minutes from Tullochwood Lodges

Nairn Dunbar Golf Club

An 18-hole par-72 championship-standard links-style course beside the Moray Firth. Multiple tee options make it playable for a wide range of golfing abilities.

Aerial view of Nairn Dunbar Golf Club and the Moray Firth coastline
Nairn Dunbar Golf Club
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Stay with us and enjoy special guest rates at Nairn Dunbar Golf Club. Let us know your preferred date and how many people would like to play, and we’ll confirm the price and tee-time availability.

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About 30 minutes from Tullochwood Lodges

Nairn Golf Club

A renowned coastal championship links with visitor tee times and a separate, more relaxed Cameron Course. Advance booking is especially important for the Championship Course.

The coastal course at Nairn Golf Club
Nairn Golf Club
Partner course guest offer

Our partner course, Nairn Dunbar Golf Club, offers special rates for Tullochwood guests. See the Nairn Dunbar offer for details.

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About 35 minutes from Tullochwood Lodges

Covesea Links

A characterful nine-hole pay-and-play course tucked into a coastal cove between Hopeman and Lossiemouth. It offers a shorter round, sea views and an enjoyable test for different abilities.

Covesea Links in its coastal cove
Covesea Links
About 35 minutes from Tullochwood Lodges

Moray Golf Club

Two 18-hole links courses beside the sea at Lossiemouth. The Old Course was designed by Old Tom Morris, while the New Course offers a second full links experience from the same clubhouse.

The 18th fairway at Moray Golf Club in Lossiemouth
Moray Golf Club, Lossiemouth
About 40 minutes from Tullochwood Lodges

Cabot Highlands

Cabot Highlands brings together the established Castle Stuart Golf Links and the new Old Petty course, offering two golfing experiences beside the Moray Firth. Check the current course and booking options before travelling.

The 9th green and clubhouse at Castle Stuart Golf Links beside the Moray Firth
Castle Stuart Golf Links – 9th green and clubhouse
About 45 minutes from Tullochwood Lodges

Spey Bay Golf Course

A distinctive 18-hole coastal course at the mouth of the River Spey. Current owners Links Golf welcome visitors while continuing to develop the course and its playing options.

The coastal fairway at Spey Bay Golf Course
Spey Bay Golf Course
About 50 minutes from Tullochwood Lodges

Dufftown Golf Club

An undulating 18-hole course above Dufftown with broad Speyside views. The hilly setting gives the round its character and makes it a natural pairing with a day exploring the area.

A golfer on the hillside course at Dufftown Golf Club
Dufftown Golf Club
About 50 minutes from Tullochwood Lodges

Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club

An 18-hole Highland course that moves through parkland, woodland and more undulating ground. It offers a varied round close to the Cairngorms and Grantown-on-Spey.

Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club in its Highland setting
Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club
About 55 minutes from Tullochwood Lodges

Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club

A historic 18-hole links on Chanonry Ness, projecting into the Moray Firth. Its coastal setting, sea views and compact promontory layout make it a distinctive western extension to a Moray golf stay.

Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Course beside the Moray Firth
Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club

Follow each club’s link for visitor tee times, green fees and booking information.

Before you book

Plan a relaxed Moray golf break

Start with your favourite courses

Visitor tee times vary by day, season and competition schedule. Reserve priority courses first, especially Nairn and other championship links.

Check current visitor details

Confirm current visitor times and the availability of club or trolley hire, buggies and catering when arranging each round.

Enjoy the character of the links

The sea breeze is part of a Moray links round, and every day brings a different challenge.

Take your time between rounds

One unhurried course a day leaves time for breakfast, travel, a clubhouse stop and a relaxed return to the lodges.
Your base near Forres

Why Tullochwood works for a golf break

Eight woodland lodgesReturn to peaceful grounds after a day on parkland or coastal links.
One lodge or severalPlan a private break or bring friends and extended family together across nearby lodges.
Your own kitchenPrepare an early breakfast and enjoy evening meals on your own timetable.
Flexible self-cateringBuild the stay around tee times without relying on fixed hotel meal schedules.
Choice beyond golfNon-golfers can explore walks, coast, historic places, wildlife and whisky experiences.
Useful Moray locationReach nearby Forres first, then choose inland, coastal and Speyside courses on different days.
Questions golfers often ask

Golf breaks in Moray: FAQs

Which golf course is closest to Tullochwood Lodges?
Forres Golf Club is the closest full 18-hole course, at about 10 minutes by car from Tullochwood Lodges. It is a welcoming parkland and woodland course with visitor tee times.
How far are the coastal golf courses from Tullochwood?
Hopeman, Nairn and Nairn Dunbar are roughly 30 minutes away, while Covesea and Moray Golf Club at Lossiemouth are about 35 minutes away. Treat these as planning estimates and allow extra time before a booked round.
Do visitors need to book tee times in advance?
It’s worth reserving your preferred tee times, especially at championship courses and during busy periods. Each club’s visitor page has booking details.
Are there options for a shorter or more relaxed round?
Yes. Covesea Links is a nine-hole pay-and-play course, while Nairn’s separate Cameron Course provides another shorter option. Check current opening and visitor arrangements directly with the club.
Can a golf group stay in several lodges?
Yes. Tullochwood has eight self-catering lodges, so friends, couples or extended families can book one lodge or arrange several nearby lodges for a shared golf break, subject to availability.
Is there enough for non-golfers to do nearby?
Yes. Moray offers beaches, forest walks, wildlife, castles, historic places and Speyside whisky experiences, making it easy for a mixed group to enjoy different days out from the same base.

Make Tullochwood your base for golf in Moray

Choose a peaceful woodland lodge near Forres, then plan parkland, coastal and Speyside rounds at a pace that suits your stay. Check availability for your dates Or explore The Lodges and more ideas in Explore Moray.
Image licencesCabot Highlands photographs were supplied for this update; Old Petty photography is credited to John Paul Photography. Nairn Dunbar photographs were supplied by Nairn Dunbar Golf Club. Other course photographs are reused from Wikimedia Commons under the licences shown. Images are displayed with a responsive crop.

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