Edzell lies at the gateway to the Grampians in the foothills of the Angus Glens. The mountains form a stunning backdrop to the course. The original course, laid out in 1895 by Bob Simpson, a top golf course architect of his day, was re-designed on recommendations made in the 1930s by the famous James Braid. Although originally heathland in nature, Edzell lies at the gateway to the Grampians in the foothills of the Angus Glens. The mountains form a stunning backdrop to the course. The original course, laid out in 1895 by Bob Simpson, a top golf course architect of his day, was re-designed on recommendations made in the 1930s by the famous James Braid. Although originally heathland in nature, a major tree-planting programme started in the 1960s brought a parkland air to the picturesque and peaceful setting, which still retains great charm and character.
‘Golfers who are visiting the Angus area cannot afford to miss out on one of Scotland’s true hidden gems’ – Golf Monthly