Golf courses in Scotland.

Is a resource intended to give the visitor clear and concise information on the sport specific to Scotland.Scotland is the northern most country within the United Kingdom and although the origin of golf is unclear and open to debate it has been suggested by historians that in the 14th / 15th century a rudimentary past time took place involving sticks and pebbles or stones this evolved over time to include a target in the form of a “hole” played on a large field or course.It is evident that many countries have had an influence in the development of the sport, however all archives do suggest that the birth place of what we know today as the sport of golf was indeed Scotland.At present time Scotland currently has over 500 courses varying from club standard through to links competition, and has been the host nation to some of the world’s elite golfers.Scotland can easily be separated in to areas or regions all of which are easily assessable by any means of transport.

Southern Scotland.

Has over 100 courses such as Royal Troon, Northern Gails, Prestwick and Turnberry to name but a few, this area is very popular with European Golfer for short breaks or long weekends owing to Budget Airlines such as Easyjet or Ryan Air flying into Prestwick International Airport and direct Rail links to Glasgow City Centre with travel time being less than an hour.

Central Scotland.

Has courses such as Loch Lomond or Cameron House, Buchanan Castle, Hilton Park, Westerwood and Glenbervie all these and numerous more are within travelling distance of Glasgow City which again is serviced by exceptional Road, Air and Rail-links.

East Scotland.

From Hawick as far north as Aberdeen the Golf enthusiast will not be disappointed with nearly 100 courses to choose from including the world famous St Andrews Course.

North Scotland.

will provide a challenge for and aspiring sports person taking into account what can be very hostile weather and aggressive terrain courses would include Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle, Inverness and Royal Dornoch to name but a few.We hope you have been given an insight into the wonders of Scottish Golf and the ease in which some world class courses can be accessed, if you take the time to peruse our site you will find detailed information on some of the more famous courses…

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