Murcar (9 hole) Golf Club

Sitting five miles north of Aberdeen center off the A90, Murcar's championship links course frequently features in the top 100 ranked courses in the British Isles and over the years has hosted many national amateur championships and professional tournaments. It's sister course, however, the nine-hole Strabathie Course, offers a superb pre-round warm up and at only 3, 000 yards certainly isn't too demanding on the legs.

There are a few tight holes that will prepare you for the championship course, although Strabathie is great fun in its own right and well worth the visit.