Historic Scottish golf club to open new course and clubhouse
To meet this demand, the club has unveiled a master plan designed to reimagine its courses, enhance player facilities and amplify the region's golf tourism appeal.
It said: 'At the heart of the vision is a revamped Struie Course, a brand-new 18-hole championship layout on prime Scottish linksland, and two additional short courses – one of which will be ideal for the club's growing junior programme. A state-of-the-art practice facility, a Himalayas-style putting green and the potential for lodges are also in the pipeline.
The expansion is expected to create full-time and seasonal jobs once the new courses and accommodation are fully operational.
Its new energy-efficient clubhouse funded through a £5 million package from Bank of Scotland's Clean Growth Finance Initiative is on track to open this December.
Built to blend sustainability with tradition, the space will include solar panels, battery storage, underfloor heating and a dedicated archive room celebrating the club's history, which dates to 1616.
Neil Hampton, general manager at Royal Dornoch, said: 'There's something really special about Royal Dornoch, you can feel the history under your feet. But that doesn't mean standing still. This isn't just about building new courses, it's about shaping what the next 50 years of golf in the Highlands can look like.
'With international visitors inspired by events like the Scottish Open, we're proud to offer a world-class links experience that reflects the scale and passion of the golf season. Supported by the Bank of Scotland and with our new clubhouse nearing completion, we're now perfectly positioned to meet that global interest with facilities to match. It's a special moment for the club, our members and the wider community.'
Michael Thomson, relationship director at Bank of Scotland, said: 'Royal Dornoch is a jewel in Scotland's sporting crown - rich in heritage, but never afraid to innovate. What Neil and the team are building isn't just ambitious, it's thoughtful and forward-looking.
'We've proudly supported the club for over 40 years, and I can't wait to see what this next chapter has to offer, from sustainability to new jobs and visitor experiences.'
Cottage offering gated access to Royal Troon listed for sale
This Troon cottage just on the market for offers over £375,000 is definitely one for the golf fans.
Set on a private plot at the end of Crosbie Road and immediately adjacent to Royal Troon, 'The Cottage' has an enviable position within one of the town's most prestigious addresses.
There is gated access directly out to the 17th and 18th holes of the Portland Course and there are "views out across this beautiful links course from the lounge windows".
The agent said: "This unique location is also within walking distance of the popular seafront, countryside and woodland walks, the amenities of the town centre, and within close proximity of the A77/M77 road network."
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