Significant publicity and a not insignificant investment of £50 million guaranteed that the opening of The Carrick would not go unnoticed. Since its official opening in November 2006, the golf course has fully vindicated all the attention, and is without doubt among the most exciting new projects to be completed in the United Kingdom within the last decade.

While the blank canvas that was presented to Canadian designer Doug Carrick was outstanding, the architect justified his burgeoning reputation by formulating a majestic course. Stretched along the Loch Lomond shoreline, the course is bordered by delightful banks of heather and gorse, which are typical of this classically Scottish landscape. D

espite its low-lying situation, the course drains remarkably well thanks to its state-of-the-art construction, a fact that has been reflected in the Carrick already having hosted the best European ladies for a fully sanctioned European Tour event.

The new gem of Scottish golf has been warmly welcomed by the golfing hierarchy, and is a fabulous new option for a magical Scottish golf break.