Where else could you follow in the footsteps of Old Tom Morris and Henry Cotton in the same day? The old course is considered to be one of the finest links courses in Scotland. A classic links designed by Old Tom Morris with deep revetted bunkers, undulating gorse lined fairways and smooth fast greens. It is a superb test of golf with seven par fours over 400 yards.

Henry Cotton’s preference for precision golf can be seen with the shorter but somewhat tighter new course with greens smaller than the Old but every bit as good, and equally challenging and rewarding.

Moray Golf Club is truly one of Scotland’s gems, a fitting tribute to the artistry of Old Tom Morris and Henry Cotton and a must for golfers visiting the area.

Moray Old is a challenging round of golf, but your good shots will also be rewarded. It is a fair test of true links golf and many visitors return again and again to take on its challenge. You will have the opportunity at some holes to throw the ball right onto the greens, whereas for other shots you will get the chance to pitch and run. As former Masters and five times Open Champion Tom Watson, said – “It took me a number of years and visits to Scotland, before I caught on that links golf was the really traditional way to play the game, and above all, that it was fun!”.

As well as the challenging Moray Old Championship Course, the Club is also delighted to offer to you a second, but also challenging, 18 hole links course. Converted into 18 holes in 1979 by the late Sir Henry Cotton, the Moray New is somewhat shorter than Moray Old, however, its tighter fairways and smaller greens make it a fine test of true links golf. If you have the time when visiting to play 2 rounds, we highly recommend to you a round on both of our courses.”

Tucked away amongst the woodland, farmland and copses of this ancient Scottish Highlands estate are a selection of beautifully restored farm houses and cottages offering a tasteful mix of rustic charm and 21 century convenience. Ranging in size from snug cottages to spacious farmhouses. The houses provide an idyllic rural retreat for couples, families and groups of friends looking for the perfect Scottish Highlands vacation.

Orton Estate is host to 6 comfortable Country properties, all located near the picturesque River Spey in the heart of Moray. The largest can sleep up to 14 guests, while the remainder sleep between 2 and 10 guests. There is flexibility as properties such as Garbity Farmhouse and Cottage can be rented together or the two Bruntlands properties, allowing parties of up to 14-18 to be catered for. We offer all our properties on either a fully serviced basis, which includes daily cleaning by our professional and friendly staff, or a self-catering basis to suit your needs. We can also provide a list of excellent local chefs to cater for you during your visit. All our chefs have the ability to cater for every dietary requirement and they specialise in preparing locally sourced food.

Orton Estate is bookended by the dramatic glens of the Cairngorms National Park to the South and the sandy beaches of the Moray Firth to the North: a stretch of coastline the National Geographic lists amongst the top ten coastal destinations in the world. Nearby are some of Scotland’s finest links and forest golf courses, Castle Stuart, Royal Dornoch, Nairn and of course Moray. Speyside is home to more than half of Scotland’s malt whisky distilleries, including some of the most famous such as Glenfiddich, Glenlivet and Cardhu. Speyside enjoys a thriving arts and cultural scene and there is over a thousand years of history waiting to be discovered.

For guests looking to experience traditional Scottish countryside sports, Orton Estate is home to two miles of riverbank on the River Spey, renowned the world over for superb salmon and sea trout fishing. We offer bespoke packages and itinerates all of which makes the Orton Estate a great venue for a fishing holiday in the Highlands of Scotland.

So, there is plenty to see and do. Staying at Orton Estate provides the ideal base from which to explore both Speyside and the wider Scottish Highlands.