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First look: Old Petty at Cabot Highlands unveiled ahead of preview play in August

The Cabot Collection, developer and operator of luxury resort and residential golf destinations, has officially released the first images of Old Petty, the highly anticipated new golf course designed by Tom Doak at Cabot Highlands in Scotland. 

Located adjacent to the historic Old Petty Church and enjoying views of the 400-year-old Castle Stuart from 13 of its 18 holes, the course is set to open for preview play from August 1 to September 30, 2025.  

Old Petty has been routed to embrace the natural drama of the land, with opening and closing holes that crisscross fairways near the clubhouse and key features like a short par-3 17th hole, dramatic coastline vistas on the 10th, and a return to the Moray Firth on the 14th. The course has been brought to life by Tom Doak, alongside associate Clyde Johnson, ensuring a layout that blends seamlessly with its Highlands surroundings.  

Old Petty at Cabot Highlands

Cabot Highlands will offer a walking-only playing experience on Old Petty during the preview window, with tee times available in collaboration with bookings made on the Castle Stuart Course at Cabot Highlands. Old Petty Preview Play green fees are priced at $223, with the Castle Stuart course priced at $387, providing an exceptional opportunity to play both world-class courses at Cabot Highlands this summer. 

“We are so excited to be sharing this first glimpse of Old Petty,” said Ben Cowan-Dewar, CEO and co-founder of Cabot. “From the outset, our vision has been to honor the land and its rich history while crafting an unforgettable golf experience that adds to the reputation of Castle Stuart. Old Petty is a course that will surprise, challenge and inspire, true to the spirit of the Highlands.” 

Cabot Highlands officially reopened for the 2025 season on March 31st, with bookings available throughout the remainder of the year on the Castle Stuart course and during the preview play period on Old Petty available at www.cabothighlands.com  

To receive updates on Old Petty and explore booking options, subscribe to the email newsletter at: https://cabothighlands.com/email-signup/  

For more information about Cabot and Cabot Highlands, please visit: https://cabothighlands.com.

About The Cabot Collection:

The Cabot Collection is a luxury developer of incomparable golf destinations. Its portfolio includes the award-winning Cabot Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, Cabot Saint Lucia in the Caribbean, Cabot Revelstoke in British Columbia, Cabot Citrus Farms in Florida, Cabot Highlands in Scotland, and Cabot Bordeaux in France. Cabot continues to build upon a legacy of excellence in golf, luxury residential offerings and boutique resort lifestyle across each unique property where owners and guests have exclusive access to destination specific experiences and an unparalleled quality of service. 

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