UNESCO Geopark
Arran records 600 million years of geological history across land and sea.
SOUTH WEST SCOTLAND
Kintyre & Arran
From championship links to a historic twelve-hole seaside masterpiece.
Machrihanish Bay to Shiskine's Twelve Holes
Kintyre & Arran pairs two contrasting kinds of west coast golf. Machrihanish Bay offers full-length links across exposed Atlantic dunes, with historic and modern interpretations sharing the same remarkable terrain.
Shiskine adds a different pleasure on Arran, where twelve seaside holes, blind shots, and compact routing create one of Scotland's most unusual rounds.
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Kintyre Origins
The Machrihanish was originally known as The Kintyre Club.
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Modern Arrival
Machrihanish Dunes opened for play in 2009.
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Light-Touch Build
Only 7 of 259 acres were disturbed during Machrihanish Dunes construction.
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Park's Twelve
Willie Park Junior created Shiskine's existing twelve-hole layout.
TWO-SHORE 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 Springbank Distillery's complete whisky-making process in Campbeltown.
- Explore Campbeltown Heritage Centre's three centuries of social history.
- Visit Lochranza Castle on Arran's northern shoreline.
- Follow the King's Caves walk above Arran's western shoreline.
Coastal Villages
Arran has no towns, only villages scattered around its coastline.
Ferry Connections
Sea crossings remain part of travel between Arran and mainland Scotland.
Campbeltown Character
Campbeltown's streets retain traces of a long commercial and cultural past.
Begin Your Journey
Speak with our golf travel specialists and start planning your next championship experience.