For members of the Association of James Braid Courses
The James Braid
Trail
Eight celebrated Braid courses. One private lodge. Member-reciprocal rates at every club.
A trail of the great man's courses
Five-time Open Champion. Three hundred courses. One short drive between them.
James Braid designed or remodelled more than three hundred courses across the British Isles. An unusually rich concentration of them sit within an hour of Airlie House — and members of any club in the Association of James Braid Courses play one another's layouts at preferential rates. Stay with us and play a Braid course every day of the week.
Member Reciprocal Rates
"If you're a member of an Association club, you'll play every course on this page at preferential rates."
Just bring your home club membership card
The Trail
Eight Braid courses within an hour.
Book tee times directly with each club. Mention your home club and Association membership when you call — most clubs handle reciprocal rates over the phone.
Brechin
~5 minA pretty parkland Braid layout — the perfect arrival round.
Kirriemuir
~25 minClassic Braid parkland with stunning views to the hills.
Forfar
~25 minBraid heathland on old linen-bleaching fields — quirky and characterful.
Arbroath
~30 minAn honest, well-bunkered Braid links on the Angus coast.
Monifieth (Medal)
~35 minOpen Qualifying links — generous, rewarding and rich in history.
Stonehaven
~50 minCliff-top Braid drama on the road north to Aberdeen.
Murcar Links
~1 hrDune-framed links just north of Aberdeen — one of Braid's finest.
How it works
Two simple steps.
We keep the lodge side simple so you can focus on the golf. You're in charge of your own schedule.
Check availability & book the lodge
Our calendar below syncs live with Airbnb. Pick your dates and reserve the house on a sole-occupancy basis.
Book tee times directly with each club
Use the contact details above. Members of the Association of James Braid Courses receive reciprocal rates on production of a home-club card.
Live availability
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"Eight Braid courses, eight perfect mornings, and one warm fire to come back to."
Two fourballs · Eight bedrooms · One lodge
Ready when you are.
Reserve the lodge on Airbnb, then call the clubs to lock in tee times. Any questions about the house itself, just get in touch.