Scotland
Golf, golf, and more golf!
- More about your Oliver Guide: Caroline Prezzano
- Trip type: Adult, City
- Activity level: high
- Ideal length of trip: Anywhere from one week with two destinations, 12 days to hit three, or 2.5-3 weeks to truly experience this comprehensive Scottish golf tour...
to & from
Depending on where you are starting your trip, Philadelphia only flies directly into Glasgow airport, whereas you can fly straight into Edinburgh airport, which is closer to your key destinations, from JFK. Connecting in New York or over in Heathrow or Gatwick may be necessary if you live in a town with a smaller airport.
Fly whichever airline that you have the most status with and try to upgrade!
Renting a car in advance is a must. I recommend your car has a GPS system and enough room for your sticks. Traveling with the amount of luggage you need over there, requires you rent an SUV or at least one size larger than normal.
Where to Stay
Scotland, the home of golf dating back to the 1400’s, has so much to offer, that you can tackle it in a number of ways…
St. Andrews – Old Course Hotel (newer and fancier option) or Rusacks Hotel (request room 125) is a more classic choice, where you can enjoy your breakfast overlooking the 18th hole of the Old Course.
Gullane – Greywalls is by far my most favorite hotel in all of Scotland. Ask for room 18 with windows galore to admire the beautiful scenery surrounding historic Muirfield.
Aberdeen – Marcliffe Hotel and Spa – up the coast from Gullane
Culloden House – even further up the coast into the Highlands
Skibo Castle – to the west of Dornoch in the Highlands but worth the trip to experience Andrew Carnegie’s legacy
Trump Turnberry – on the west coast of Scotland, South of Glasgow
Gleneagles Hotel – Auchterarder – a Scottish Greenbrier or Homestead!