This famous championship seaside links is windy but with easy walking. First constructed by Henry Hunter in 1892 as a 9-hole course, Royal Cinque Ports was extended to 18 holes in 1896. Since then, alterations have been made by James Braid, Henry Cotton and Donald Steel. The outward 9 is generally considered the easier, whilst the inward 9 is longer and includes the renowned 16th, perhaps the most difficult hole. On fine days there are wonderful views across the channel. Royal Cinque Ports hosted the Open Championship in 1909 and in 1920.
Situated to the south of Royal Dornoch, Tain is a heathland/links hotels with spectacular views. Designed originally by Old Tom Morris as a fifteen-hole hotels in 1890, it was extended to eighteen holes in 1894; eleven Morris holes are still in play today. This is an easy walking hotels with the river meandering through three of the holes. Always presented in beautiful condition, Tain is a good test of golf, with clever bunkering and natural water hazards. Tain is located 35 miles north of Inverness.
