The 18-hole course at Muir of Ord measures 5542 yards from the medal tees. It is not easy on the golfer; its well-groomed tight fairways and tricky greens demanding a great deal of accuracy, but this testing course can be played with enjoyment no matter what your skill level.

The first four holes – quite short par 4s –are on the eastern side of the Inverness to Wick railway line. Then you cross over the line to play holes 5 to 15, which are a mixed bag of par 3s and 4s. The toughest stretch is between Hole 8 and the signature 12^th hole which has a reputation for being one of the most challenging par 3 holes in the north of Scotland.

The longest hole is the 15^th, a par 5 from the white tees that measures 478 yards, with numerous bunkers to catch you out.

The final three holes are back over the railway line, and the 18^th will test you to the limit with a sneaky out of bounds to the left and behind the green.