In a remote and beautiful area of rolling and massive sand dunes, a few miles to the north-east of Aberdeen lies a brooding seaside links like no other.

Cruden Bay's St Olaf Course, a nine-hole ditty that will put a big smile on your face, is a true links course and represents Scottish golf at its best. The beautifully shaped greens and panoramic views all add to the overall golfing experience of this traditional Scottish links. Blind shots, a Scottish burn, vast sand dunes and the wind coming in from the North Sea in ever changing directions all adds to the challenge. Only 2 hours drive from St Andrews. Awarded top course in Scotland at the 2012 Golf Tourism Scotland Awards.

Via VisitScotland