The 3rd & 4th Holes at Cruden Bay Golf Club
An Adventurous Links on the North Sea
Cruden Bay Golf Club calls golfers from around the world to experience one of Scotland's most adventurous and quirky links courses. Set along the Aberdeenshire coast north of Aberdeen, the course tumbles through towering dunes with views across the North Sea and the nearby village of Cruden Bay.
This Cruden Bay Golf Club painting captures a seagull's view of the 3rd and 4th holes, a corner of the course that shares a view with the village and the ruins of Slains Castle in the distance. The castle is said to have inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula, adding a layer of atmosphere to a links that already feels like nowhere else in golf.
The painting was created for Dunes at Cruden Bay, an incredible house located just steps from the first tee and clubhouse. At 30 by 40 inches it captures the sweeping scale of this dramatic stretch of coastline.
Scotland's Hidden Gem
Cruden Bay Golf Club was designed by Old Tom Morris and Archie Simpson in 1899 and has been captivating golfers ever since. The Championship Course features some of the most dramatic dune land in Scotland with blind shots, elevated tees, and greens tucked into natural amphitheatres carved by centuries of wind and sea.
The course is consistently ranked among the top courses in Scotland and the United Kingdom, yet it retains the feel of a hidden gem. Unlike the more famous links at St Andrews or Dornoch, Cruden Bay rewards golfers who make the journey north with a course that is genuinely unlike anything else in the country.
This original Cruden Bay Golf Club painting is now in a private collection. If you are interested in commissioning a painting of Cruden Bay or any other Scottish links, Aimee welcomes inquiries at hello@aimeesmithstudios.com.
Painting Details
Want a Cruden Bay Painting?
Every original painting is a unique collaboration between the artist, the course, and the collector. If you'd like a painting of Cruden Bay, your home course, or a favourite links from a trip to Scotland, contact Aimee to discuss a commission.