The present course was established as a 9-hole in 1921 and was extended to 18 holes in 1963. Over 100,000 trees have been planted which gives the course a parkland feel. Because it is located on a hill above Thurso, several holes are tough tests into a prevailing wind. The signature hole is the 13th over a burn with heather on the left and the rough on the right. The green is drivable but with a strong wind against, the fairway is sometimes out of reach. The 15th green has a fine view of the Pentland Firth, Orkney and Dunnet Head