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June 17-23, 2025 | The Scottish Highlands
Explorers Wanted
Far beyond the well-worn lanes of St Andrews and hours north of East Lothian’s certified classics, lie a set of golf courses attainable only for the true seekers. Welcome to the Scottish Highlands, where the rugged hills and windswept dunes hide millions of sheep, world-famous distilleries and some of the best golf on the planet. Join us this June as we set out on a bucket-list adventure featuring coastal gems like Cruden Bay, Nairn and Brora; a full-day Solstice marathon at Cabot Highlands (formerly Castle Stuart); and a day at Royal Dornoch, consistently ranked among the top golf courses in the world. A four-night stay in Dornoch ensures ample time to enjoy the company of our fellow members, tip a few drams and rack up extra holes during those long Scottish sunsets. Enter the lottery below, and we’ll see you in the Highlands.
What’s Included
Courses / Holes:
- Cruden Bay (18)
- St. Olaf Course at Cruden Bay (9)
- Nairn (18)
- Royal Dornoch (18)
- Brora (18)
- Cabot Highlands (36)
- Covesea (9)
Lodging:
- Kilmarnock Arms, Cruden Bay (1 night)
- Dornoch Station by Marine & Lawn (4 nights)
- Norton House Hotel & Spa (1 night)
Extras:
- Daily breakfast
- Welcome Dinner Reception
- Closing Dinner Reception
- Premium bus transportation w/ personal driver
- Airport pickup
- Driver gratuity
- Gifts from TGJ and our sponsors
Pricing
Single Occupancy: $7,850 | Double Occupancy: $7,100 / person
Single Occupancy: $7,850
Double Occupancy: $7,100 / person
Itinerary
June 17
Cruden Bay
Begin your journey in Edinburgh before the bus heads to the picturesque village of Cruden Bay. Spend your afternoon playing 18 holes at the renowned Cruden Bay Golf Club, with the option to enjoy a complimentary nine-hole round at the charming nine-hole St. Olaf Course. Relax and unwind overnight at The Kilmarnock Arms Hotel.
June 18
Nairn
June 19
Royal Dornoch
Following breakfast, tee off for a morning round at Royal Dornoch Golf Club, one of the world’s vcry best. Conclude the day with dinner and a relaxing evening back at Dornoch Station by Marine & Lawn.
June 20
Brora
June 21
Cabot Highlands
Celebrate the summer solstice with an exhilarating full day at Cabot Highlands (formerly Castle Stuart), featuring 36 holes of spectacular golf. After an action-packed day, return to Dornoch Station by Marine & Lawn for a well-earned rest.
June 22
Covesea Links
Itinerary
June 17
Cruden Bay
Begin your journey in Edinburgh before the bus heads to the picturesque village of Cruden Bay. Spend your afternoon playing 18 holes at the renowned Cruden Bay Golf Club, with the option to enjoy a complimentary nine-hole round at the charming nine-hole St. Olaf Course. Relax and unwind overnight at The Kilmarnock Arms Hotel.
June 18
Nairn
June 19
Royal Dornoch
Following breakfast, tee off for a morning round at Royal Dornoch Golf Club, one of the world’s vcry best. Conclude the day with dinner and a relaxing evening back at Dornoch Station by Marine & Lawn.
June 20
Brora
June 21
Cabot Highlands
Celebrate the summer solstice with an exhilarating full day at Cabot Highlands (formerly Castle Stuart), featuring 36 holes of spectacular golf. After an action-packed day, return to Dornoch Station by Marine & Lawn for a well-earned rest.
June 22
Covesea Links
Registration Rules
- You must be a TGJ Premium member to sign up for BTS × Scotland.
- Premium members can place reservation requests from January 8 at 9 a.m. ET to January 21 at 9 a.m. ET.
- You may request up to four spots, but all guests must be active TGJ Premium members.
- Singles are encouraged to place reservation requests. Singles will be randomly paired with groups.
- Submitting more than one request will not increase your chances of being chosen. Duplicates will be removed.
- Entries must be paid within 24 hours of receiving the notification email to avoid forfeiting your position in the event.
FAQs
You may purchase up to four spots.
A waitlist will be randomly drawn following the initial drawing.
Yes, all guests must be active Premium members. The best way to bring a non-member guest is to gift them a Premium membership.
Yes, almost 50% of event attendees are singles. Bring a friend or come make some new ones. Otherwise, you will be paired with another BTS member at random.
If you have another person or team you’d like to be grouped with, please submit the request on the Guest Details form on the Players Room following your purchase.
Players of all skillsets and handicaps are welcome to register. We only ask you are respectful, have fun and keep up with the group ahead of you.
There will be double-bogey max scoring in place.
We require a GHIN or other accredited handicap to participate in the NET division.
Pricing is per person. Refunds will be processed once the spot is filled, minus a 5% processing fee. Please email events@golfersjournal.com to request a refund.
There will be a finite number of spots available for TGJ members in a given event. Members can place reservation requests in the allotted time given. During the registration request process, members can simply follow the instructions on screen by selecting the number of guests in their party and entering their information.
Members must be logged in to their account on golfersjournal.com in order to place a request.
The field will be decided via random drawing and those selected will be notified via email or text.
Selected members will have 24 hours from being notified to complete their registration by paying. Failing to pay or notify us will result in loss of spot. All members not selected will automatically be added to the waitlist. Once someone fails to pay, or declines the selection, we will continue to select members at random until the field is filled. There is no order of the waitlist.
Airfare and airport transportation for departure is not included in the price.
Caddies are not included in the price. There will be a chance to reserve caddies for any rounds where caddie services are provided.
