The courses listed here in some people's minds would probably not be classified as "Hidden Gems", but since most of them are not the reason that you are planning your Scotland trip; they could, however, be hidden gems to you.  Most people knowledgeable with golf in Scotland would agree that on a shorter trip (7 to 10 days) it is probably better to stay in no more than 3 locations.  With that in mind, we have listed some of these courses by geographical area. Several of these areas are in close proximity to some of the more famous courses, some are not.  Ideally, this won't be your one Scotland trip of a lifetime and you will be returning to visit some of the other areas.  Most of these courses have websites so it only takes a moment to take a look at their history, etc.

FIFE

• Scotscraig - Robert Simpson/James Braid (1904) - Open Qualifier Course, Tayport, Fife.
• Lundin Links - James Braid (1908) - Open Qualifier Course, Leven, Fife.
• Crail Golfing Society - Balcomie Links - Old Tom Morris (1895) - 7th Oldest Golf Club in the World, Crail, Fife.
• Leven Links - Old Tom Morris/James Braid (1909) - Open Qualifier Course, Leven, Fife.
• Ladybank - Old Tom Morris (1879) - Open Qualifier Course, Ladybank, Fife.
• Golf House Club - Elie - Old Tom Morris (1875) - Open Qualifier Course - James Braid grew up playing the course, Elie, Fife.

EAST LOTHIAN

• The Glen - North Berwick East Links  - James Braid (1906) - Terrific sea views, East Links, Tantallon Terrace, N. Berwick.
• Longniddry Golf Club(1893) - Harry Colt (1922), James Braid (1936) and others, Longniddry.
• Luffness New Golf Club - Old Tom Morris (1894), James Braid (1924), You may be asked to start on the 1st, 5th or 13th, Aberlady, East Lothian.
• Musselburgh - James Braid (1938) - The Musselburgh Golf Club has hosted 6 Open Championships. Musselburgh, East Lothian. 
• Dunbar Golf Club - Old Tom Morris (1856) - Open Qualifier Course - In many people's Top Ten, East Links, Dunbar.
• Winterfield Golf Club - Sir Clair Cunningham (1935) - Par 65, 5169, A true test of golf - Breathtaking views, North Road, Dunbar.
• Kilspindie Golf Club - Ross and Sayers (1867), 35th Oldest, Par 69, 5480 - Magnificent views, Aberlady, East Lothian. 

AYRSHIRE

• Belleisle Golf Club - James Braid (1927) - Parkland course that some say is best in Scotland, Belleisle Park, Ayr.
• Kilmarnock Golf Club - Barassie (1887) - Open Qualifier Course, Barassie, Troon.
• Irvine - Bogside - James Braid (1887) - Similar to Belleisle, Bogside, Irvine.
• West Kilbride Golf Club - Old Tom Morris (1893),Willie Fernie, James Braid - Possibly best views in Scotland, Ayrshire.
• Glasgow Golf Club - Glasgow Gailes - Willie Park Jr. (1892) - Open Qualifier Course - Host of 2010 Scottish Amateur, Gailes, Irvine, Ayrshire.

ANGUS

• Panmure Golf Club - (1899) - Open Qualifier Course - #6 called one of best par 4s in the world, Barry, near Carnoustie.
• Edzell Golf Club - Bob Simpson (1895) - Featured in video Hidden Gems narrated by Peter Alliss, Edzell.
• Montrose Golf Links (1810) - Medal Course - Willie Park Jr./Old Tom Morris (1901) - Open Qualifier Course, Montrose.
• Monifieth Golf Links -  Medal Course - Robertson/Pirie - Open Qualifier Course - Monifieth. 

INVERNESS/DORNOCH

• Tain Golf Club (1892) Old Tom Morris  - 17th hole reputed to be one of finest 18 Tom Morris designed, Tain, Ross-Shire. 
• Nairn Golf Club (1887) - Archie Simpson/Old Tom Morris/James Braid - Since it is not an Open venue it would be a hidden gem to many, at the same time it would be on many peoples short list, the 14th hole is a great hole in every way, Nairn.
• Inverness Golf Club (1883) - Bunkering by James Braid - If you are looking for a respite from links golf this would be a great choice, Inverness. 
• Boat of Garten (1898) - James Braid (1932) - Don't let the length fool you this is a great test of skill in a magnificent setting, Boat of Garten.
• Fortrose and Rosemarkie (1892) - James Braid - A seaside links course on Chanonry Point, one of the best values in Scottish golf, Fortrose

NORTHEAST

• Royal Aberdeen (1780) - Balgonie Course - Willie Park Sr./Robert Simpson - 6th Oldest Course in the World, one of top 50 courses in UK, Aberdeen.
• Cruden Bay - Tom Simpson (1899) - Also one of top 50 courses in the UK, I'm told it is among Pete Dyes favorites, and it is certainly one of the more scenic in Scotland, Cruden Bay.
• Murcar Golf Club - (1909) - Archie Simpson/James Braid (1930s) - Hosts many Scottish championships, because of proximity with Royal Aberdeen would make a great 36 hole day, magnificent sea views, Aberdeen.
• Stonehaven Golf Club (1888) - Simpson/Braid - While very short at only 5103 yds with a par of 66, this is a very challenging golf course and at the price it is certainly one of the better values in Scottish golf with it's dramatic seascape, Cowie, Stonehaven. 
• Peterhead Golf Club (1841) - Park Jr., Auchterlonie and James Braid - An excellent course with duneland characteristics like some of the other great courses in the area, with many elevated tees providing awesome sea views and playing into the prevailing wind the course plays longer than it's yardage, Peterhead. 

ARRAN/KINTYRE/ISLAY

• Macrihanish Golf Club - Tom Morris (1879) - This course is far from a hidden gem and is one of the top 50 courses outside of the US.  I include it because of it's remoteness and location in comparison with the other 2 courses mentioned in the region, Campbeltown, Argyll.
• Shiskine Golf and Tennis Club - Willie Fernie (1896), Willie Park (1910) - While only 12 holes, this truly is one of the hidden gems of the world and for the last couple of years has been ranked in the top 100 courses in Britain, well worth the ferry ride, Blackwaterfoot, Isle of Arran.
• Machrie Hotel and Golf Club - Willie Campbell (1891), Donald Steel (1978) - This is another top 100 in UK course and coupled with it's location on one of the more noteworthy single malt production areas in Scotland makes spending a few days here a real treat, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay.

WESTERN ISLES/OUTER HEBRIDES

SOUTH UIST

• Askernish Golf Club (1891) - Old Tom Morris (He seemingly really got around) - Gordon Irvine, Martin Ebert (2008) - This definitely qualifies as remote, however, you can get there by air or by ferry and you could become a life member.  You can however determine whether it qualifies as a hidden gem without joining. 6162 yds Par 72. 

It's certain that there are other courses that belong on this page and perhaps one of your favorites.  Please feel free to contact us with any information you would like to share.