Formartine Farmland
Fertile fields and working farms shape much of the area's scenery.
ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND
Formartine
Newmachar heathland leads north to Newburgh's estuary links.
Golf Between Estate and Estuary
Formartine brings inland and coastal golf together north of Aberdeen. Hawkshill moves through mature birch and pine, while the Knights Course uses rolling parkland and water across the Meldrum Estate.
At Newburgh, the ground changes sharply to firm links beside the Ythan Estuary, with running fairways and open views towards Forvie.
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Victorian Roots
Newburgh Links Golf Club was founded in 1888.
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Dune Outlook
Newburgh overlooks the Ythan Estuary and Sands of Forvie.
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Challenge Stage
Newmachar's Hawkshill hosted the 2022 Farmfoods Scottish Challenge.
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Course Defence
Water enters play on ten holes at Meldrum.
YTHAN ESTUARY LINKS
More Than Golf Awaits
Kinfern can include local places and experiences alongside your golf, should you wish to spend more time exploring beyond the course.
- Tour Haddo House and its grand Palladian interiors.
- Admire Pitmedden Garden's recreated Scottish Renaissance parterres.
- Visit Glen Garioch Distillery for a distillery tasting in Oldmeldrum.
- Explore Tolquhon Castle's sixteenth-century courtyard residence.
Historic Market Towns
Oldmeldrum and Ellon remain key centres across the rural district.
North-East Identity
Doric speech remains part of daily life across Formartine communities.
Formartine Produce
Menus use ingredients from nearby farms and north-east food makers.
Begin Your Journey
Speak with our golf travel specialists and start planning your next championship experience.