7 days - 6 nights - 5 games of golf. Based at Strathtyrum, guests will play the Old Course, Elie, Kingsbarns, Carnoustie and Crail.
Day 1
Arrive in Scotland. Drive to St Andrews, staying at Birkhill, the home of the Earl and Countess of Dundee for 3 nights. Settle in, have tea, wander around the woodland garden and enjoy a glass of wine overlooking the Tay Estuary.
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Day 2
Golf at St Andrews Old Course. The most famous links course in the World. Very demanding in all weather, and a must for all golfers visiting Scotland. Non Golfers can explore the historic town with Scotland's oldest university, the ruined Castle and some excellent cashmere shops.
Day 3
Golf at Elie Golf Course. A great links course with beautiful views over the Firth of Forth. Non Golferscan explore the old harbour villages of Elie, Crail, Anstruther and St.Monans. Windy cobbled streets, romantic little ports, antique shops and some great pubs.
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Day 4
Golf at Kingsbarns Golf Course. A new links course recently opened. It has been built as a future championship course and is viewed with great excitement by the Scots. After game, drive on to Myres for remainder of visit. Non golfers could explore Edinburgh for the day with lunch at the Witchery, an hour or so exploring the Castle and then a wander down the Royal Mile.
Day 5
Golf at Carnoustie Golf Course. A truly magnificent golf course used for the 1999 Open Golf Championship. A very demanding test of golf. Non golfers can leave the others and head off to Glamis Castle (childhood home of the late HM The Queen Mother and setting for Macbeth). Lunch in the Victorian kitchen and a wander round the Italian gardens, followed by tea and tour of the world famous garden at the House of Pitmuies.
Day 6
Golf at Crail Golf Club. This little known links course has stunning views across the Firth of Forth and is a great course. For non golfers maybe a local day exploring Falkland Palace, lunch in the pub, an escorted walk around the estate and then return to the Castle for tea and scones infront of the fire.
Day 7
Depart Scotland. Musical entertainment can also be arranged in the evenings, along with spa treatments, lectures and other entertainment.
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