CABOT HIGHLANDS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF TOM DOAK-DESIGNED OLD PETTY | News
Cabot, global developer and operator of luxury golf destinations, today announces the grand opening of Old Petty, the highly anticipated second course at Cabot Highlands in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.
Designed by acclaimed architect Tom Doak together with principal collaborator Clyde Johnson, the 18-hole course marks an exciting new chapter for the property, home to Castle Stuart, a world top 100 course by the late Mark Parsinen and Gil Hanse; a striking art deco-inspired clubhouse with restaurant, bar and lounge on the top floor overlooking the Moray Firth; a debut collection of properties now fully known, with new releases starting from £2.25m; and charming accommodations for immersive stay and play experiences.
“Opening Old Petty is a proud moment for everyone involved,” said Ben Cowan-Dewar, CEO and co-founder of Cabot. “It builds on the legacy of Castle Stuart while creating something completely new for golfers to experience here in the Highlands. This is a special piece of land and Old Petty offers a fresh perspective that feels authentic and sustainable.”
Old Petty draws inspiration from the experience of golf as it was played over 200 years ago, with a walking-only, links-style route. Paying tribute to the destination’s rich history and natural landscape, the route passes a tidal estuary with breathtaking views of the coastline, past a restored bothy near the fifth green and over rumpled, ancient terrain. Notably, it plays next to the 400-year-old Castle Stuart and is adjacent to the Old Petty Church, built in 1839. Highlights include dramatic views of the coastline on the 10th hole, a return to the Moray Firth on the 14th hole and an exciting, short par-three 17th hole. Dramatic intersecting fairways on the first and 18th holes add both visual impact and strategic intrigue.
“It’s a privilege to work in Scotland and to be at the heart of it all again,” said Tom Doak. “For me and for Clyde it was important to build something that would appeal to both foreign visitors and locals – fitting in with the other courses in the area while still having something special so you wouldn’t want to miss it. Playing around the 400-year-old Stuart Castle is a pretty good start, and we used the castle as a visual anchor for the route.”
Just five minutes from Inverness Airport and ten minutes from the city of Inverness, Cabot Highlands serves as an ideal base for exploring the region’s rugged beauty and legendary golf courses, including Royal Dornoch, Nairn, Brora and Skibo Castle. Known as the capital of the Scottish Highlands, Inverness offers a vibrant mix of culture and history, from Victorian-era market towns and cathedrals to a growing culinary scene and nearby whiskey distilleries. Other destination highlights include Flow Country, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, historic castles and ruins including Urquhart Castle, and the famous Loch Ness. The area offers plenty of outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, fishing, falconry and horse riding.
For tee times, stay-and-play packages and additional information, visit: www.Cabot.com/Highlands.
