In Good Spirits

Meet your private guide at your hotel and depart on foot for a half-day walking tour through Scotland’s hilly capital, Edinburgh, founded over 1,200 years ago. You'll also explore New Town, co-listed with the Old Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which features the famous Princes Street with its ornate 200-foot-high Scott Monument, along with historic Georgian and neo-classical architecture. Stroll the renowned Royal Mile in Old Town, bookended by the 12th-century Edinburgh Castle at one end and the 16th-century Holyrood Palace at the other, the residence of the British monarch in Scotland. Spot the prominent St Giles’ Cathedral, a religious focal point for nearly 900 years. Pass the National Museum of Scotland and learn of the city’s hidden subterranean passages running below street level. Visit the iconic Edinburgh Castle, perched on Castle Rock with an imposing stance upon the historic old town below. Stroll the courtyard and learn about the historic royal residence from the outside before leaving your guide while you visit the inside of the castle, where you can see the lavish interiors, and even the Crown Jewels. 

Play one of the famous courses at Gullane today - beautifully situated alongside the East Lothian shore and near the historic Club House Pub, where you may like to take your lunch. Gullane Golf Club offers championship quality links golf courses with dramatic views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh and Fife. The three golf courses do not have names but simply numbers, which reflect their age.  Gullane No. 1 has a long history of hosting international Championship golf events and is an Open Championship Qualifying course. The No. 1 Course will be hosting local final qualifying for the Open in 2013 when the Championship is played at Muirfield. Gullane No.2 has also been used for Open Championship Qualifying and the Seniors Open Amateur. Gullane No.3, whilst being the shortest of the three golf courses, still provides a stern challenge for golfers of all abilities.

Visitor tee times (subject to change) are: No. 1 Course: Weekdays – 10.30 to 12.00 and 14.30 to 16.00, Weekends – 10.56 and 11.04 and 14.56 to 15.28. No. 2 and No. 3 Courses: Weekdays and weekends – There are no time restrictions on these courses for visitors; however, fourballs are not allowed until 9.04 am.

Stats: Gullane 1: 18 holes, par 71, yards: 6,548. Gullane 2: 18 holes, par 71, white yards: 6,385, yellow yards: 5,976. Gullane 3: 18 holes, par 68, yards: 5,259.

Meet your private driver and vehicle for a transfer to Gullane Golf Course. A return transfer to your hotel will be provided after your round of golf. Each transfer is approximately 45 minutes.

Where you’re staying

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Chamber King Room with Breakfast, 4 TWN (8 Adults)

Hit the Greens

Meet your private driver and vehicle for a transfer to St. Andrews. Approximate travel time is 1.5 hours.

Course in St Andrews. Walk in the footsteps of legends and gain a player’s perspective of the famous links. Golf has been played in St Andrews for over 600 years, with many tracing its origins here back to the 12th century. As the birthplace of the game, this tour offers a deep dive into the rich history of the course, featuring iconic landmarks and stories that make it unlike any other in the world.

The Old Course remains a working course, busy with play six days a week year-round, which makes this tour the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the course's legacy without the need to secure a coveted tee time.

Standard Walking Tour
Enjoy a guided walk of the Old Course, lasting approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. After your tour, take home a complimentary Old Course scorecard, available at the Links Clubhouse Shop or the Old Course Shop as a memorable keepsake from your visit.

Unwind with a round of golf at the St. Andrews New Course. 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. Imaginatively named to differentiate from its famous neighbor, this stretch of green delivers a classic test. Boasting undulating fairways and difficult greens, the New Course aims to challenge your game.

Where you’re staying

The Rusacks Hotel
Rusacks King or Twin with Breakfast, 4 TWN (8 Adults)

Winding the Wind-Swept Shorelines

Meet your private driver and vehicle for a transfer to Kingsbarns Golf Club. A return transfer to your hotel will be provided after your round of golf. Each transfer will be approximately 30 minutes.

Enjoy a round of golf today, teeing off at the famous Kingsbarns Golf Links, one of the premier courses in the world, and celebrated co-host of the annual Dunhill Links Championship. One of the last true seaside links able to be developed in Scotland, architect Kyle Phillips made full use of the 1.8 miles of picturesque North Sea coastline, ensuring golfers have stunning views out over the sea from nearly every hole.Stats: 18 holes. Maximum handicaps: 28 for Gentlemen and 36 for Ladies.

Explore Kingsbarns Distillery, where tradition and craftsmanship come together in the heart of Fife. Rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor, our visitor experience includes guided tours, tastings, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we create our handcrafted spirits. Whether you’re a whisky enthusiast or simply curious, Kingsbarns offers a fascinating insight into Scotland’s whisky-making heritage.

This tour is the perfect introduction to Scotch whisky after a day enjoying some of Fife's other delights. Your distillery highlights tour will take your through our exhibition and distillery, before enjoying a selection of three drams either in the café or one of our tasting rooms.

Where you’re staying

The Rusacks Hotel
Rusacks King or Twin with Breakfast, 4 TWN (8 Adults)

Tee Time

Meet your private driver and vehicle for a transfer to Carnoustie Golf Club. A return transfer to your hotel will be provided after your round of golf. Each transfer is approximately a 1 hr drive.

Enjoy a round of golf at the historic Championship Course at Carnoustie Golf Links, renowned host of the Open Championship, and the annual pro-am Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Considered one of the most difficult courses in the British Isles, and even the world, a day on the Championship Course is sure to dazzle the avid golfer.

Stats: 18 holes, par 72, yards 6,941. Handicap limit for Men is 28 and for Ladies 36.

Where you’re staying

The Rusacks Hotel
Rusacks King or Twin with Breakfast, 4 TWN (8 Adults)

Treasures and Pleasures

Set out with your private driver-guide on a journey to the shores of Gleneagles, taking some time to explore some of Scotland's history along the way. Along the route, make a stop to explore the impressive Stirling Castle. Its commanding position on a lofty volcanic rock rivals the grandeur of Edinburgh Castle, making it visible for miles in every direction. Visit the renowned William Wallace Monument, a prominent Stirling landmark situated above the fields where William Wallace achieved victory at The Battle of Stirling Bridge. Discover the tale of this patriot and martyr, Scotland's National Hero, and admire the ancient broadsword. Proceed to the picturesque Glengoyne Distillery, often hailed as "Scotland's Most Beautiful Distillery," for a distinctive whisky tasting experience. Finally, continue your journey to reach your accommodation in Gleneagles.

Where you’re staying

Gleneagles
Large Manor Double Room with Breakfast, 4 TWN (8 Adults)

Wind Down

Play a round of golf at spectacular Gleneagles. Enjoy The King's Course, opened in 1919, a masterpiece of design which has tested the aristocracy of golf, both professional and amateur. Experience The Queen's Course, offering a lovely woodland settings, lochans and ditches as water hazards, as well as many moorland characteristics. At 3,192 yards long, the challenge of the first nine can be deceptive, with even some of the best players finding it a test to make par into a fresh south westerly breeze. Discover the incredibly PGA Centenary Course, which begins by playing southeast towards the glen, sweeping up the Ochil Hills to the summit of the pass below Ben Shee which joins it to Glendevon. 

Stats: Kings Course: 18 holes, par 68, yards: 6,066. Queen's Course: 18 holes, par 68, yards: 5,660 (mens/yellow). PGA Course: 18 holes, par 73, yards: 6,366 (mens/yellow).

Where you’re staying

Gleneagles
Large Manor Double Room with Breakfast, 4 TWN (8 Adults)

Bon Voyage

Meet your driver for a private transfer to Edinburgh. Travel time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Where you’re staying

Depart (Int`l Airport)