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Scotland

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle is home to Scotland's crown jewels, the Scottish National War Memorial, and the tiny St Margaret's Chapel built in 1090...
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Glasgow

Glasgow city is recognised as one of Europe's major centres of art, culture and education, boasting over 30 art galleries and museums...
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Stirling

The town is immersed in Scottish history and has much to offer including many walks through the scenic and historic parts of the town...
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Aberdeen

There was an abundance of granite exploited by the native architect, Archibald Simpson, who was responsible for giving the city...
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Inverness

Inverness, the capital of the Highlands! This cosmopolitan and energetic town offers something for everyone...
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Shetland Islands

The Shetland Isles are the most northerly group of islands associated with Scotland...
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Orkney Islands

The isles of Orkney have experienced Neolithic, Pictish, Celtic, Norse, Scottish and European influence...
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Golfing Holidays in Scotland

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Golfing in Scotland allows you to have an experience of a lifetime, the real home of Golf.

Golf or 'Gowff' as it is believed to be have been called, being an old Scots verb meaning to cuff or strike hard, is credited by many as a Scottish game. Although some certain evidences suggest the Dutch introduced the game to the Scots, it was the Scots who kept the traditions and practices of the game alive and presented it to the rest of the world.

The first real historic evidence of Golf was when the sport was evidently becoming popular in the middle ages. The game was banned in 1457 by King James II of Scotland who felt 'the futeball and golfe be utterly cryed downe and not to be used.' He believed the game was distracting young men from archery practice and other military training for war against the 'Auld Enemy' of England. Succeeding monarchs continued this ban until in 1502 when James IV threw in the towel and took up the sport himself. The Golf Ball has changed many times through the years, from the original wooden style and the 'feathery' to the 19^th century solid gutta-percha rubber ball or 'guttie' as it was known, which was introduced and slowly but surely replaced the 'feathery'. Present day balls include the 'wound' and newer solid-core type balls.

The development of the clubs has been gradual and methodical, starting with the quite basic wooden and iron combinations to the present day graphite shafted clubs, which helps to improve your game greatly.

With all the changes after all these years, Golfing in Scotland still remains the home of golf, with over 300 quality courses including St. Andrews, Troon, Carnoustie, Gleneagles and Turnberry to name a few. Golfing in Scotland regularly plays host to the World's greatest golfers.

This is the only place you can experience rolling plains, dramatic seascapes, glorious glens, towering hills and charming hamlets whilst playing challenging and exciting courses in all seasons, in all kinds of weather. So sort out your bag, put on your shoes and tee off for the time of your life! Visit Scotland this year!

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