The oldest ‘new’ course in the world, the New Course is the second course at the Home of Golf was built by the Keeper of the Green, Tom Morris in 1895.

The third championship course at the Home of Golf, the Jubilee is considered by many to be the most challenging course on the famous Links.

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Course Name: class=golf-titleSt Andrews New Course

• Championship: Yes
• Holes: 18
• Metres: 6058
• Par: 71

The oldest ‘new’ course in the world, the second course at the Home of Golf was built by the Keeper of the Green, Tom Morris in 1895 and it was imaginatively named to differentiate from its famous neighbor. Boasting undulating fairways and challenging greens, the New Course is a classic test of links golf.

The Home of Golf, where the game was first played 600 years ago. Let's all enjoy our bucket list experience on the Old Course, St Andrews

Entry to the World Golf Museum

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Course Name: class=golf-titleSt Andrews Old Course

• Championship: Yes
• Holes: 18
• Metres: 6680
• Par: 72

The Home of Golf ~ where the game was first played 600 years ago.

The oldest and most iconic golf course in the world. The Swilcan Bridge and Hell Bunker are recognized across the globe, yet the greatest feature of the Old Course is that despite its grand status it remains a public golf course, open to all.

The Championship Course at Carnoustie has hosted eight Open Championships, two Women’s Open and two Seniors Open making it one of the very few to have done so in the UK. It is one of three courses used for the annual Dunhill Links, the others being Kingsbarns and the Old Course in St Andrews and in 2018 The Open Championship returned to the course. In 2018, the Championship Course was voted Best Golf Course in Scotland over £100 by the general public, the second time it has won the award.

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Course Name: class=golf-titleCarnoustie

• Championship: Yes
• Holes: 18
• Metres: 6945
• Par: 72

The Championship Course has hosted eight Open Championships, one Women’s British Open and two Seniors Open making it one of the very few to have done so in the UK. It is one of the three courses used for the annual Dunhill Links, the others being Kingsbarns and the Old Course in St Andrews and in 2018 The Open Championship returned to the course.

Their passion is to host you for a memorable round of traditional Scottish links golf. Kingsbarns Golf Links is situated 7 miles from St Andrews along 1.8 miles of picturesque North Sea coastline, where each hole embraces the sea. In addition to enjoying our Worldwide Top 100 ranked course, we hope lifelong memories of our comfortable, friendly and attentive service complete your “Kingsbarns Experience”.

Kingsbarns co-hosts the annual European Tour’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (1 – 8 October 2023) together with the Old Course at St Andrews and Carnoustie Golf Links. In 2017 Kingsbarns hosted The Ricoh Women’s British Open.

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Course Name: class=golf-titleKingsbarns

• Championship: Yes
• Holes: 18
• Metres: 7224
• Par: 72

Kingsbarns Golf Links is a seaside Scottish links golf course along 1.8 miles of shoreline near St Andrews, Scotland. It opened in 2000 and has been rated as one of the best courses in Scotland. It has also been ranked as one of the top 100 courses in the world, and received numerous media and industry awards

The Kingsmills is a 4-star luxury spa hotel, set in Inverness and the beautiful Scottish Highlands. They offer a choice of luxurious rooms, impeccable dining options, extensive spa and leisure facilities, and flexible meetings and events space. Mixing contemporary design with historic period features to create a relaxing, home-from-home environment. And all provided with good old-fashioned Scottish hospitality. This is a warm and welcoming haven in the heart of the Highlands.

What delights the visitor and member alike is the Scottish-ness of the links at Nairn Golf Links. Other than in a strong westerly, it leads you in gently before demanding accurate driving and precision second shots. Gorse is a hazard.

The par 4 holes tease and confound and all four short holes are cunningly angled, with the 4th a little gem and the 14th simply spectacular. As three of the par 5 holes are over 530 yards long, it is a test for all.

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Course Name: class=golf-titleNairn Golf Course

• Championship: Yes
• Holes: 18
• Metres: 6195
• Par: 72

Ranked number 11 in the list of Top 100 Courses in Scotland (Golf World Magazine), this Traditional Scottish Golf Links Course was created from a Highland wilderness of gorse and heather and tests the talents of professional and amateur alike. Founded in 1887, it is now one of the best courses in Scotland and has hosted a large number of important championships including the Walker Cup and the Curtis Cup.

The Nairn Golf Club’s truly remarkable feature is that from every hole you can see the Moray Firth and the golden colouring and changing lights of the Black Isle. Even more extraordinary – only too easily you can strike the ball into the sea on every one of the first seven!

Welcome to Cabot Highlands, Cabot’s first UK property in its diverse collection of world-class golf and master-planned communities.

Located in Inverness, Scotland, surrounded by the breathtaking Scottish Highlands, this celebrated property is woven into the fabric of the region’s rich golf history. Featuring a rugged natural landscape hugging the shoreline of the storied Moray Firth, this is a property worthy of Scotland’s “Home of Golf” prestige.

Previously known as Castle Stuart, the newly acquired Cabot property is home to the renowned 18-hole Castle Stuart Golf links, designed by Mark Parsinen and Gil Hanse. It also features a new short course, a practice range, an art-deco inspired clubhouse, and the historic 17th century castle after which the golf course was named. While Castle Stuart Golf Links will remain unchanged, the property will expand with the build of a second golf course designed by acclaimed architect Tom Doak, scheduled to open in 2024.

As with all Cabot properties, Cabot Highlands will expand to combine jaw-dropping surroundings, world-class golf, select accommodations, exciting real estate opportunities and exceptional service.

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Course Name: class=golf-titleCastle Stuart Golf Links

• Championship: Yes
• Holes: 18
• Metres: 6409
• Par: 72

Scotland, the home of golf. History and diversity make Scottish golf courses famous throughout the world. As Turnberry is to Ayrshire and Gleneagles is to Perthshire, Castle Stuart has been conceived to be for the Highlands – a beacon reaching out to golfers throughout the world.

The centerpiece for this Scottish destination golf resort is Castle Stuart Golf Links, a championship links course overlooking the Moray Firth and well-known landmarks that are synonymous with Inverness and the Black Isle – Kessock Bridge and Chanonry Lighthouse perhaps the most notable. 

For the holes immediately abutting the sea, the Kessock Bridge, Chanonry Lighthouse, Fort George (home of the Black Watch) and Castle Stuart itself are often seen directly through the shot making frame. Atop the ‘old sea cliff’ these same Black Isle landmarks are often presented from towering heights that offer palpably different and perhaps even more spectacular visual aspects. It would be impossible not to enjoy these Highland landmarks when seen through greens with seemingly nothing beyond but a shimmering firth and the landmark itself.

Site seeing day around the highlands including Loch Ness cruise and Urquhart Castle.

Cruise the Loch and visit the castle on this two-hour adventure. Your voyage will include a one-hour cruise across the mysterious waters of Loch Ness. You’ll also hop ashore for a one-hour visit to explore historic Urquhart Castle and its turbulent past.

Our onboard audio is bursting with fascinating facts and legends to tune into as you sail. And don’t forget to look out for Nessie, with a little help from our onboard sonar.

What's included:

Castle: The iconic Urquhart Castle is one of Scotland's most popular attractions; situated on the north-western shore of Loch Ness.

Loch: Scotland is brimming with myths and legends – and Loch Ness is the biggest of them all.

Royal Dornoch is spellbinding and many golfers from all over the world make the pilgrimage to this natural links at some point in their lives. It is often quoted as one of the must-play courses.

Royal Dornoch scotlands-best-golf-course-2020-winner-shield-goldIt's the timeless setting that makes Royal Dornoch such a pleasing place to play golf. It's wild, isolated and, at the same time, absolutely beautiful; there's the blaze of colour in early summer when the gorse is in flower. The pure white sandy beach divides the links from the Dornoch Firth and it all feels very humbling.

Formed in 1877, Royal Dornoch means exceptional standards and we always aim to exceed the expectations of our frequent visitors and loyal members. However, they aim to do this in a relaxed, informal environment, with an emphasis on traditional highland hospitality.

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Course Name: class=golf-titleRoyal Dornoch Championship Course

• Championship: Yes
• Holes: 18
• Metres: 6175
• Par: 70

The curving bay of the Dornoch Firth and its magnificent white broad beaches are backed by a narrow strip of softly contoured dune land rising in two distinctive levels, providing just enough room for parallel fairways. The ridges, hillocks, dunes and undulating links land have all the characters of the best of links courses, and most of the difficulties.

The first eight holes follow the ridge and the remaining ten holes played in the opposite direction are bounded, except the 17th and 18th on the left by the sandy beaches of the firth.

The par of 70 is evenly distributed over the two halves each having two par threes, a par five and six par fours. If the wind blows the course will demand more from the player especially the par four finishing hole where a par can be considered a birdie. Old Tom Morris was the architect responsible for extending the original 9 holes layout to 18 holes in 1886. He introduced the plateau greens which are the soul of the course, their uniqueness lies in their size and their inverted saucer shapes.

The course as it now stands is a final remodeling largely the work of George Duncan with influence from Robbie Grant the then Head Greenkeeper, the new holes are in keeping with and incorporate the features Old Tom Morris introduced to Dornoch. The holes form the present 6th to the 11th loop and were constructed in the late 1940’s after the 2nd world war.

Today we make our way back to the beautiful city of Edinburgh where we will visit the magnificent Edinburgh Castle

Group transfers to Edinburgh Airport for your onward journey