Dunkeld and Birnam Golf Club sits in the wooded hills of Highland Perthshire, just north of the town of Dunkeld where the River Tay cuts through a dramatic landscape of forested slopes and open moorland. The course was laid out by Old Tom Morris in the late nineteenth century, part of his prolific work establishing golf across Scotland during that era. The routing takes advantage of the natural elevation changes and mature woodland that characterize this part of the Tay Valley, with the course occupying higher ground that offers views across the surrounding countryside. The layout moves through a mix of parkland and heathland terrain, with several holes playing along ridgelines and others descending into more sheltered valleys among the trees. The design reflects Morris's characteristic approach of working with existing landforms rather than imposing dramatic artificial features, allowing the natural contours and hazards to shape play. Dunkeld's position in the southern Highlands gives it a distinct character compared to links courses farther east, with the tree-lined fairways and upland setting creating a different strategic and visual experience. The club serves the local community and visitors exploring this part of Perthshire, an area known for its scenic beauty and outdoor recreation. The course provides a traditional Scottish golf experience in a setting that combines the region's natural landscape with the historical influence of one of the game's pioneering architects.