ROYAL DEESIDE GOLF WEEK
19 - 24 JULY 2026
Scotland - The home of golf
Picture a corner of Scotland with renowned warmth of welcome, breathtaking scenery, and four interesting and challenging golf courses and you've discovered Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire.
Playing golf amid such scenic splendour must be every golfer’s dream and here on Royal Deeside we have put together a golfing package which allows just that, catering for all abilities, and all for just £220 for the week!
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A 72-HOLE STABLEFORD EVENT
Ladies and Gents play in separate 3-ball competitions in various divisions depending on their handicap. Prizes are awarded for each round, for each course, and for the full event.
The field in the RDGW 2026 will be split with half playing one course and the other playing another course per day. Competitors are randomly paired in 3-balls so you meet new golfing friends from across the UK and beyond. Where possible, we try to assign tee times in close proximity for those who are travelling together.
2026 ITINERARY
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Ballater Golf Club – Welcome Reception
7.30PM.Sunday, July 19
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Round 1 with tee time from 8 AM till 3.00 PM
(At Banchory and Aboyne)Quiz Night at Aboyne Golf Club
Monday, July 20
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Round 2 with tee time from 8 AM till 3.00 PM
(At Banchory and Aboyne)Quiz Night at Aboyne Golf Club
Tuesday, July 21
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Rest Day or Golf at any of the RDGW Courses at a reduced £25 green fee.
Live Band at Ballater Golf Club
Wednesday, July 22
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Round 3 with tee time from 8 AM till 3.00 PM (At Ballater and Braemar)
Thursday, July 23
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Round 4 with tee time from 8 AM till 3.00 PM (At Ballater and Braemar)
Friday, July 24
THE GOLF CLUBS
The tournament is held over four stunning golf courses in beautiful Royal Deeside.
NOT A GOLFER?
The RDGW is the ideal golfing holiday with plenty to do for non-players too. Visit the famous castles of Aberdeenshire (including the Royal residence at Balmoral), sample a wee dram at the local whisky distilleries, fish for salmon on the world-famous River Dee, soar the thermals at Deeside Gliding school, or tour the beautiful Cairngorm National Park.
A free day has been included in the week to allow you to visit these places of interest and scenic beauty which abound in Royal Deeside. Alternatively, we can arrange an optional extra golf day at one of the RDGW venues or other local courses.
SCOTLAND’S LARDER
Royal Deeside is also renowned as “Scotland’s larder”. Eating and drinking in Royal Deeside is a gastronomic delight with something for every taste, inclination and budget. The very best of Scottish fayre is presented along with Continental and Eastern cooking.
WHERE TO STAY?
Accommodation is in abundance ranging from 4-Star Hotels to family-run Bed & Breakfasts which offer exceptional value. Details can be found on the respective club websites or fill out the contact form, and we will assist in finding comfortable and affordable accommodation for your week.
GETTING HERE?
The A90 dual carriageway up from Edinburgh and Glasgow takes you along Scotland’s Eastern coastline with world-renowned links courses available to play if you want to break your journey.
Why not take the alternate scenic route over the magnificent Glenshee mountain range to immerse yourself in the history and beauty of the Cairngorms.
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
Join our mailing list and be the first to find out about next year's Royal Deeside Golf Week by completing the registration form.
Experience a week not to be forgotten and form golfing friendships that will last a lifetime.
Our Partners
Thanks to our partners for making this event possible.