Founded in 1891, Brora Golf Club is often lauded as one of the examples of Braids craftsmanship. The course has maintained much of its original charm, with very few alterations since Braid’s redesign in 1923. Brora encapsulates the essence of traditional Scottish links golf, featuring undulating fairways, strategic bunkering, and relatively small, fast greens. The club is renowned for the beauty of its setting, with the North Sea providing a striking backdrop. Grazing sheep and cattle wander freely around the course adding a touch of charm to its character.
Golspie Golf Club offers a golfing experience that combines elements of links, heathland and parkland. Established in 1889 and redesigned by Braid in 1926, the course promises an enjoyable round of golf. The front nine holes embody classic links style along the Dornoch Firth shoreline while the back nine transitions seamlessly into heathland and parkland landscapes. This diverse terrain requires golfers to adapt their game and showcases Braid’s skilful versatility as a designer. Golspie’s challenging layout coupled with its beautiful natural surroundings makes it one of the standout courses on the James Braid Highland Golf Trail.
Situated on the Chanonry Peninsula, Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club is one of the oldest golf clubs in the world with roots dating back to 1793. Braid carried out a redesign in 1932, enhancing many strategic elements of the course. It’s a traditional links course with narrow fairways pot bunkers and fast rolling greens. Positioned between the Moray Firth and the Beauly Firth it provides spectacular views and frequent opportunities to spot bottlenose dolphins. The compact layout demands accuracy with out of bounds areas and natural obstacles along many holes. The influence of Braid is evident in the layout and strategically placed bunkers that challenge golfers to think carefully about each shot.