Image of Hopeman Golf Club in Highlands and Islands | Source: hopemangolfclub via Instagram
Hopeman Golf Club has an 18-hole golf course that overlooks the Moray Firth. It was originally a nine holer before being extended to 18 holes in 1985, and it's now a great test. Most fairways are guarded by gorse and broom meaning a wayward tee shot can result in a nasty lie. Additional bunkers have been constructed at three holes with new tees at a further four.
The 12th, a par-3 with views of the Moray Firth and a green nestling in the Clashach Cove 100 feet below the tee, is a hole that you're going to remember for a long time and is one of the most picturesque you'll find anywhere. Visitors have been known to spot local dolphins splashing around in the firth from the tee.
A short but tricky test of highland links golf.
