Kingarrock Hickory Golf

Prepare to play our course

At Kingarrock, we’ve created a unique environment using a combination of historically-inspired groundsmanship with a few modern touches. Greens and collars are hand-cut, while fairways and tees are carefully mowed using 1920s-style trailed gangs - and sheep graze amongst the rough. No artificial irrigation or fertilisers are used on the course, which provides a more natural, less manicured (and therefore more authentic) feel than most other courses.

Dan Barlow, Kingarrock Hickory Golf, National Trust for Scotland

Make the most of our facilities

A day at Kingarrock should please any keen golfer, but you get much more than a game of golf – you get an authentic slice of Edwardian life. Your day starts with a warm welcome in Forester’s Cottage from the golf team. They’ll introduce you to the quirks and charms of the 1920s kit and give you some fascinating history, about both the history of the game and the Sharp family. After that, it’s time to collect your clubs and head out to the first tee. A 9-hole round takes roughly 90–120 minutes to complete.

Tools of the game

You’ll get issued with five original 1900s hickory clubs: a spoon, a driving iron, a mid-mashie, a mashie niblick and a putter. With expert guidance from our team, fully versed in the ways of Edwardian golf, you’ll have everything you need to pick your shot with perfect poise. If you’re already a hickory golf enthusiast, you’re welcome to bring along and play with your own heritage clubs.

Our Clubhouse 

The Sharp family who lived in the beautiful mansion at Hill of Tarvit would have had no need of a clubhouse as the course was only intended for their friends and family - and is only a two-minute walk from the front door! Today, golfers are welcome to enjoy the comforts of charming Golf Cottage, which was originally occupied by the estate’s forester and his family. 

After a round of golf, we offer complimentary traditional refreshments of ginger beer and shortbread. There are also tea and coffee-making facilities and a range of cold drinks and snacks on sale.