Scotland Golf Travel

East Lothian

Scotland's Eastern Links: History And Tradition

East Lothian presents an unmatched concentration of historic links courses along Scotland's eastern coastline, where the original rules of golf were penned centuries ago. From Muirfield's distinctive circular layout and championship pedigree to North Berwick's iconic closing holes that have inspired countless imitations worldwide, this legendary stretch delivers golf in its most traditional form. The region combines world-class venues like Gullane's three outstanding courses with hidden gems such as Kilspindie, all set against breathtaking coastal panoramas that showcase the game's ancestral roots

    • Muirfield

    • North Berwick Golf Club

    • Gullane Golf Club

    • Kilspindie Golf Club

    • Luffness New Golf Club

The Highlands

Royal Dornoch shaped Donald Ross before he shaped America.

The Highlands harbor some of golf's most cherished treasures, where the game's greatest architects have left their enduring mark on Scotland's dramatic northern landscape. From Royal Dornoch's timeless beauty that shaped Donald Ross before he influenced American golf architecture to the recent addition of Cabot Highlands at Castle Stuart / Old Petty, this spectacular region combines historic links with modern masterpieces. The rugged coastline offers pure golfing experiences at venues like Brora, where sheep still trim the fairways, and Nairn's classical test with its complex greens, all set against breathtaking backdrops of the Moray Firth

    • Royal Dornoch Golf Club

    • Cabot Highlands (Castle Stuart)

    • Cabot Highlands (Old Petty)

    • The Nairn Golf Club

    • Brora Golf Club

Ayrshire

Where Open dreams were first born.

Western Scotland's coastline cradles some of golf's most historic championship venues, where The Open Championship story began in 1860 and continues to unfold. From Turnberry's Ailsa course with its dramatic lighthouse and coastal holes to Royal Troon's pure links test featuring both the longest and shortest holes in Open Championship golf, this remarkable 45-mile stretch has hosted golf's oldest major 37 times. The region's sacred grounds include Prestwick Golf Club where The Open originated, alongside the exceptional links of Western Gailes and the modern excellence of Dundonald, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Ayrshire coast

    • Turnberry (The Ailsa)

    • Prestwick Golf Club

    • Royal Troon Golf Club

    • Western Gailes Golf Club

    • Dundonald Links

St. Andrews

Hallowed Grounds Of Golf's Ancient Birthplace

For over 600 years, the ancient cobblestone streets of St. Andrews have beckoned golfers from around the world to experience golf's spiritual birthplace. The legendary Old Course stands as the game's ultimate sanctuary, its massive double greens, strategic blind shots, and iconic Swilcan Bridge having tested every great champion while remaining a public course open to all. Beyond this hallowed ground, the region offers an unmatched collection of historic and modern links experiences—from the Old Tom Morris-designed New Course to the spectacular cliff-top vistas of the Castle Course and modern masterpiece of Kingsbarns—all set against the backdrop of a medieval university town steeped in golfing tradition.

    • The Old Course

    • Carnoustie Golf Links

    • Kingsbarns Golf Links

    • Panmure Golf Club

    • Crail Golfing Society

    • New Course

    • Castle Course

    • Dumbarnie Golf LInks

    • The Golf House Club, Elie

West Coast

Islay, Jura And Kintyre: Scotland's Golf Frontier

Scotland's remote western reaches reward dedicated travelers with some of the game's most dramatic golfing experiences where wild Atlantic meets rugged coastline. From Ardfin Estate's clifftop masterpiece on the Isle of Jura, where 6,000 red stag roam across 12,000 acres of pristine wilderness, to The Machrie on whisky-famous Islay with its brilliantly reimagined classic links, these courses offer extraordinary natural settings. The Kintyre peninsula completes this collection with Machrihanish Golf Club's legendary opening tee shot across the Atlantic and the minimal design philosophy of Machrihanish Dunes, creating an authentic Scottish golf adventure far from the beaten path.

    • Ardfin

    • Machrihanish Golf Club

    • Machrihanish Dunes

    • The Machrie Golf Links

Aberdeen

Scotland's Spectacular Granite Coast

Scotland's dramatic northeast coastline showcases one of golf's most compelling regions, where legendary architects have created masterpieces amid towering dunes reaching heights over 100 feet. From Royal Aberdeen's renowned outward nine hugging the North Sea to Cruden Bay's crown jewel status with its blend of strategy and scenery beneath Dracula's inspiration at Slains Castle, this region delivers unforgettable links experiences. The collection is completed by Trump International's modern routing through Britain's tallest dunes and hidden gems like Murcar Links, all set against the backdrop of Aberdeen's sparkling granite architecture and Aberdeenshire's dramatic coastal landscapes.

    • Cruden Bay Golf Club

    • Royal Aberdeen Golf Club

    • Trump International Golf Links

    • Murcar Golf Club