How to Find the Best Golf Holidays in Scotland

Scotland, famous for being the home of golf, has some of the best golfing holidays available. Set against stunning Scottish scenery in the Highlands and other beautiful locations, the courses are often the challenging links golf that make for the exciting sport we see at the British Open. Here's how to find the best of them.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Golf clubs
• Golf shoes
• Smart attire

1. Decide which part of Scotland you would like to visit. A golfing holiday in Aberdeen has a far different feel to one in the Highlands.
2. Have a look at a list of golf courses in Scotland. We've all heard of St. Andrews, but there are literally hundreds of courses. Which one would you like to visit on a holiday?
3. Research to see if the course you are interested in provides a golfing holiday package. You can book accommodation and golf sessions separately, but this can be expensive.
4. Take a look at tour agencies. Golfing holidays are very popular, particularly holidays in Scotland. Usually they include hotel accommodation, a game of golf everyday and food.
5. Go on a golf tour. St. Andrews, Royal Troon and Muirfield are all historic courses, but such choices make decisions about where to go very difficult. A golfing tour holiday transcends all that, encompassing three or more courses with transport provided.
6. Watch golf. Instead of playing you can catch the British Open. A holiday to the championship will include accommodation and meals.
7. Book well in advance. Scotland is the home of golf and as a result very popular with golfers, so you will need to book early to ensure you get what you want.

Tips & Warnings

• Look out for offers. If you are not bothered about where you play in Scotland there are plenty of discount holidays on the Internet and with tour operators.
• Scottish golf courses tend to have big traditions and will generally be very strict about clothing and behavior.

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