Balnagask Golf Course
27 minute walk from Aberdeen station · Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
Balnagask Golf Course is a distinctive 18-hole municipal course managed by Sport Aberdeen. Set in the heart of a local conservation area, this stunning layout is widely acknowledged as one of the best in Scotland.
The course features a rich history, having been shaped by renowned designers James Braid, Archie Simpson, and the Hawtree family. It is situated in a spectacular coastal setting at the mouth of Aberdeen Harbour, bounded by the North Sea.
Visitors can enjoy a naturally rolling landscape featuring hidden fairways, elevated tees, and gorse-walled ravines. The experience offers breathtaking views of the coastline, the busy harbour, and the city, alongside historic landmarks like the Girdleness Lighthouse and Torry Battery.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Golf course
- Good for
- Golf
- Characteristics
- Coastal, Open-air
- Admission
- Paid admission
- Region
- Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
Stations within walking distance
- Aberdeen station — 27 min walk, 2.1 km
Other places near Aberdeen
- Tivoli Theatre — 1 min walk from the station
- The House of Botanicals — 4 min walk from the station
- City of Aberdeen Distillery — 5 min walk from the station
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum — 6 min walk from the station
- Union Terrace Gardens — 7 min walk from the station
- Music Hall — 7 min walk from the station