History

Situated below the slopes of the Ochil Hills, the lovely Perthshire village of Dunning is steeped in history, from the Iron Age fort at Dun Knock, through to the 1st Century Roman camp at Kincladie and a monument commemorating the last witch in Scotland, Maggie Wall, who was burnt in 1657. Add a 17th century St Serf’s church and the famous 9th century Pictish Dupplin Cross and you will be playing golf at one of Scotland’s ancient settlements.

In 1907 a group of local people cut into the hill above the village at Mains of Pitcairns Farm and along the Dunning burn to create 9 holes of golf. Sheep grazed there and it was not uncommon in these early days to have to sweep the sheep droppings off the greens!

In 1946 Lord Rollo of Pitcairn gifted the villagers the Alley Park to be used for all sporting and recreational purposes. It was to be named the Rollo Park. A new committee was formed and at the cost of £3 a plan was drawn up by Joe Anderson of Perth to create 9 holes. After a great deal of hard work, sweat and toil a course was laid out. Joe Anderson’s daughter Jessie Valentine became one of Britain’s most successful lady golfers between the 30’s and the 60’s.

In 1954 Lord Rollo opened the then clubhouse and is an Honorary President to this day. From these early days the Course has developed into one the finest and most challenging 9 hole courses in central Scotland.

2010 saw the opening of the Community Pavilion which is home to Dunning Golf Club, Dunning Tennis Club and the Tee Room, which offers a wide range of food and refreshments to all players and visitors alike.

The course has continued to be developed throughout the years in order to enhance the playing experience for all golfing abilities.