Top 5 Reasons To Take a Scottish Golf Trip
by Marty Carr, 1st November 2011
Scotland, the home of Golf, Whisky, Passionate Sports fans, Stunning scenery, Friendly & Hospitable people, St. Andrews and Robert the Bruce. There’s a multitude of reasons to visit this amazing country but here’s our top 5 reasons to get yourself onto one of the fairways in Scotland.
1 – Whisky
Scotland is not only the home of Golf, it is also the home of Whisky (note there is no “e” in Scottish spelling of Whisky (whiskey). Whisky
in Scotland has a rich and wonderful heritage and visiting one of the distilleries that dot the countryside (especially on the Isles of Islay & Jura in the West/South West of Scotland or up in Speyside, the north east) is as much about sampling the rich tasty nectar that Scotland has been producing for approximately 1000 years as it is about a history lesson. Whisky tours in Scotland are common and doing a tour during a golfing trip makes a perfect partner after a game of Golf
2 – The Highlands
No visit to the Highlands would be complete without visiting Loch Ness. With a number of brilliant golf clubs close by including Nairn, Nairn & Dunbar and Kilspindie, it’s easy to get off the course and visit the home Scotland’s most famous monster, The Loch Ness Monster. You might even get lucky and spot Nessie on your visit if you take a cruise on the Lake. As well as superb golf in the area, there’s plenty of trails to walk along, ,craft shops and attractions such as Urquhart Castle and the Caledonian Canal.
3 – Castles
Scotland’s past comes alive more than ever when you discover the majesty of the castles in Scoland.
Some are still lived in, others act as hotels, while many have fallen victim to the passage of time and lay in ruin. Some of the notable castles which should definitely feature on your itinerary include Edinburgh Castle, Blair Castle in Perthshire, Culzean Castle in Ayrshire.
4 – Braveheart
Aka William Wallace is one of Scotland’s most famous son’s and if you have an opportunity,
take in the sights and locations which were pivotal in Scotland’s fight for freedom. Stirling is the gateway to the highlands and where many of the famous events involving William Wallace took place. Stirling Castle, Stirling Bridge and Wallace Monument are all terrific places to visit and you’ll discover a wealth of history at these places. Gleneagles is close by to Stirling, so to are the courses of Ladybank, Leven & Dalmahoy
5 – Golf
Known the world over as the Home of Golf, when you go to play golf in Scotland, it’s not so much a golfing vacation, but rather a spiritual journey that every golfer must make at least once in their lifetime. �
With 20% of the world’s top courses located in Scotland, the number rated 1 being St. Andrews Old Course followed closely by Muirfield & Royal Dornoch, it’s not difficult to understand the enduring the love affair golfers have with Scotland.
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