Boat of Garten Golf Club

Designed by one of the grand-masters of golf course architecture, James Braid, “The Boat” is set alongside the River Spey in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, only 10 minutes drive from the bustling village of Aviemore. 

The course is not only renowned as a demanding test of sporting skill but also as a magnificent setting for the game. Braid’s design features 18 completely individual holes, cleverly and sensitively shaped fairways lined by birch trees, heather and broom, maximising the natural landscape and producing a beautiful and challenging course.

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The Area

Suggested activities in the area for non-golfers and to occupy the time between rounds.

The Strathspey Railway : Travel over moorland, forestry and by great sweeps of the River Spey with the Cairngorm Mountains providing the backdrop.

Loch Vaa Trout Fishing : A 39 acre spring fed loch, Fully stocked with Rainbow, Brown and Blue Trout - Fly Fishing Only. With Boats and Boathouse. Ideal to take a picnic or BBQ with you.

Ptarmigan Restaurant : Located at the Top Station of CairnGorm Mountain funicular railway. The highest restaurant in the UK, the Ptarmigan offers great panoramic views down to Loch Morlich and across to Ben Nevis and Ben Hope. 

Local Accommodation

Muckrach Country House Hotel: 16 bedroom luxury hotel situated in Cairngorm National Park in the Scottish Highlands (the UK’s largest National Park). The Cowap family have restored this beautiful Victorian shooting lodge to its previous glory, from a bare-bones building to a luxurious and vibrant Scottish Highland hotel which now features its own coffee shop and restaurant. It presents a delightful location for your Scottish Highland holidays. Surrounded by 10 acres of spectacular pastureland and a Scottish castle.

The Boat House Guesthouse : A beautiful large white detached house on the main street in the centre of the village.

The Boat Country Inn And Restaurant : A country hotel, pub & restaurant with rural charm and rustic character a short walk from the course.

Seasgair Lodges : A collection of luxury and unique self catering dog friendly holiday lodges some with hot tubs in and around Aviemore and the Cairngorms

Map of the Area