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Balmedie, Aberdeenshire

Trump International Golf Links, Scotland

Dramatic seaside links golf across the greatest 36 holes, where towering Scottish dunes meet the North Sea.

About the Course

Trump International Golf Links Scotland sits on a rugged stretch of the Aberdeenshire coastline, covered in sandy dunes. The golf course in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, owned by Donald Trump, opened in 2012, and together with the original Old Course launched to international acclaim in 2012, the New Course now forms what is being celebrated as The Greatest 36 Holes in Golf. The property sits in dramatic isolation with spectacular views of the North Sea, where you'll find yourself battling relentless Scottish coastal winds among massive dune formations and heathland. Every detail of the 7589-yard New Course has been shaped with precision and passion, from the colossal natural bunkers to the majestic rolling landscape that gives the course its signature drama. This is a brutally challenging links experience—not for the faint of heart or high-handicappers—but for golfers who live for dramatic coastal golf and don't mind paying premium rates for one of the world's most imposing courses.

Why It's Great for Groups
  • Two championship links courses on one property offering 36 pristine holes of world-class coastal golf
  • Dramatic North Sea dune landscape with some of the most theatrical and photogenic holes in Scottish golf
  • Luxury MacLeod House & Lodge accommodation on-site with fine dining and whisky bar for complete resort experience
  • Hosted DP World Tour events, now hosting international tournaments, providing tournament-level playing conditions and prestige
  • Walkable courses set among spectacular Aberdeenshire coastline with panoramic sea views from multiple holes
Courses on Property
Old Course18 holes · Par 72

The original championship links course designed by Dr. Martin Hawtree, opening in 2012, stretching over 7,400 yards with dramatic dune-framed holes hugging the North Sea coastline.

New Course (MacLeod Course)18 holes · Par 72

Newly opened in summer 2025, this modern links masterpiece spans 7,589 yards through even more dramatic coastal terrain with the world's largest natural sand bunker and wetland areas.

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Key Details
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Green Fees
$345–$560/person est.
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Walking Friendly
Yes
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Caddies Available
Yes
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Best Time to Visit
May through September offers the best conditions with longer daylight hours and milder weather, though Scottish coastal winds can be brutal year-round. <cite index="1-12">Off-season in December green fees drop to around £195 for a weekend tee time</cite>, making winter an economical option if you can handle harsh weather. August brings prestigious DP World Tour events and PGA Championships to the property, elevating the prestige of a visit.
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Stay on Property
<cite index="21-1,21-7">Trump MacLeod House & Lodge is hidden away amid mature woodland in the heart of the Trump International estate, available for exclusive use and steeped in historic charm, offering the ultimate setting for whiskey tastings, golf outings, dinner, bed and breakfast, or private parties</cite>. <cite index="25-29">The nineteen-bedroom historic property is adorned with opulent furnishings, fine linens, and Italian marble that ooze timeless sophistication</cite>.

<cite index="21-1,21-7">Trump MacLeod House & Lodge is hidden away amid mature woodland in the heart of the Trump International estate, available for exclusive use and steeped in historic charm, offering the ultimate setting for whiskey tastings, golf outings, dinner, bed and breakfast, or private parties</cite>. <cite index="25-29">The nineteen-bedroom historic property is adorned with opulent furnishings, fine linens, and Italian marble that ooze timeless sophistication</cite>.

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