East & West "Links" Golf Tour

East & West "Links" Golf Tour 

Experience the finest and oldest Links courses in the world here in beautiful East Lothian, only 20 minutes drive from the splendours of the historical Scottish Capital, awaits a true golfers’ paradise. With courses such as Muirfield, Gullane, Craigielaw, Dunbar and North Berwick, not forgetting Musselburgh Links, you won’t be disappointed. Tradition has it that Mary Queen of Scots played on Musselburgh Links in 1567. All courses enjoy breathtaking views over the Firth of Forth and are blessed with natural beauty. This region has 20 first class golf courses within a 15 minute drive and is the most concentrated area for top class golf in the world. Anybody taking part in this memorable tour will go home with lasting fond memories of their time spent in “The Home of Golf”. An experience that stays with you!
East Lothian – a great place to be!

The South West Coast of Scotland has some of the finest Links Courses Scotland has to offer. This region has a kaleidoscope of absorbing natural beauty, stunning seascapes which is romantic and inspiring and is home of the famous poet Robert Burns. This is where the greatest championship of them all began. “The Open Championship” at Prestwick Golf Club in 1860. Although no longer on the “Open” rota it is a mecca for golfer who love the history of the game. Trump Turnburry (recent venue 2009 Open) and Royal Troon (recent venue 2016 Open) are only miles apart and are well worth a visit. Playing on these famous Links courses will be an experience you’ll never forget.

Day 1

Arrive in Scotland and be meet by your Scottish-Golf-Tours representative who will assist you with your luggage and the collection of your rental car (Edinburgh). Drive to your choosen hotel. 
Overnight at the Mcdonald Marine Hotel**** North Berwick

Day 2

Play at Craigielaw
Craigielaw is situated just 20 miles east of Edinburgh amidst the glorious coastal scenery of East Lothian, Scotland. Inspired by great links courses, particularly those on land which are less dominated by dunes, Craigielaw is equal to many of the finest examples of such courses which are conveniently located nearby in the East Lothian area. The new clubhouse is a stunning contemporary building, formed with the former steading. This is a fantastic course build in the true Scottish “Links” style. The excellent facilities at Craigielaw also include a full size “grass” driving range, a beautiful manicured 6 hole par 3 course and it is the home of the Eric Grandison Golf School.
Overnight at the Mcdonald Marine Hotel**** North Berwick

Day 3

Play at North Berwick  - Established 1832
The 13th oldest Golf Club in the world, North Berwick is second only to the Royal Ancient of St. Andrews for continuous play over the same course. One of the most natural links in the world. Many holes have been copied by designers all over the world, most commonly the 14th named “Perfection” and the 15th called “Redan”
which have been both replicated in both Peeble Beach and Shinnecock Hills. Experience breathtaking views over the Bass Rock and the Firth of Forth. Not to be missed.
Overnight at the Mcdonald Marine Hotel**** North Berwick

Day 4

Play at Gullane No 2  - Established 1898 
Set on the shores of the Firth of Forth in beautiful East Lothian, Gullane offers three superb links courses, Gullane1, 2 and 3. Gullane No.1 frequently hosts final qualifying for the British Open when at Muirfield and has hosted many major amateur events. You will encounter tight fairways, pot bunkers, rough, gorse thickets and well guarded greens which make playing here a fair but serious challenge. Nowhere on the course do the panorama views get better than from the top of Gullane hill and the 7th tee, described by renowned writer Bernard Darwin as “one of the best views in golf” on a clear day one can see for miles with the Lammermuir Hills, Firth of Forth and the Bass Rock making up the stunning panorama. Gullane with 300 years of history is a “must play” for all golfers’
Overnight at the Mcdonald Marine Hotel**** North Berwick

Day 5

Play at Prestwick - Established 1851
Prestwick Golf Club was founded in 1851. This is where the greatest championship of them all began, the birthplace of “The Open Championship” in 1860. Prestwick is steeped with history and tradition and is a mecca for golfer’s who love the history of golf. Playing a round on this hallowed turf is a real honour where you will be walking in the footsteps great legends such as young Tom Morris, perhaps the first ever golf superstar.
Overnight at Ayr HOTEL**** Ayrshire

Day 6

Play at Western Gailes 
Western Gailes Golf Club, founded in 1897, is situated on the Ayreshire coast of Scotland where many of the finest Scottish golf links are located.
It is recognised as one of the finest and true links courses in Scotland measuring 6714 yards from the championship tees. The course has played host the Curtis Cup, PGA Championshio, Seniors and prestigious Scottish Amateur Championship. It is also one of the final qualifying courses when the Open is played at Turnberry or Royal Troon.
The clubhouse, with its view of the hills of Arran and the sharp outline of Alisa Craig standing out from the shimmering sea, gives an instant picture of the delights Western provides and the comforts it affords to all who visit the club.
Overnight at the Ayr HOTEL**** Ayrshire

Day 7

Play at Glasgow Gailes 
Glasgow Gailes is the seaside outpost of the Glasgow Golf Club, the 9th oldest golf club in the world. It lies in the heart of Scotland´s Ayrshire Golf Coast only a few miles from Preswick and Royal Troon and within easy reach of the other famous Open Championship venue, Turnberry. This classic Scottish links enjoys a well earned reputation for the strength of it´s challenge and for the quality of its facilities. The layout is the work of Willie Park Jnr, Open Champion in 1887 and 1889 and was completed in 1912. Willie Par Jnr was responsible for more than 170 courses around the world and considered his work at Gailes among the heather and gorse as among his best.
Overnight at the Ayr HOTEL**** Ayrshire

Day 8 

Return home

Macdonald Marine Hotel

The Macdonald Marine Hotel is a gloriously embellished example of Victoriana, picturesquely located at the heart of East Lothian s golfing coast. The hotel overlooks the 16th green of North Berwick s championship West Links course, which threads along the edge of the Firth of Forth and includes one of golf s most-copied holes, the infamous 15th  Redan . Real golf enthusiasts can enjoy one of 40 sea view rooms and suites where they can watch players from dawn to dusk.                                                                  

For guests who enjoy relaxing after a vigorous day on the links, the well-equipped leisure centre with sauna, solarium and swimming pool.             

Perfect for the non-golfer or the golfer on a day’s rest, the numerous local attractions include mediaeval castle ruins; historic houses and the many charming villages nestled in the rolling Lammermuir Hills.

Facilities

• Complimentary parking
• 84 Refurbished bedrooms
• 36 one & two bedroom apartments on-line in 2006
• Feature rooms
• Family rooms
• Four poster suites
• Sea view rooms
• 300 Capacity conference suite
• Executive Boardrooms & meeting rooms
• Business Centre
• Wireless Broadband
• Private dining rooms
• Library Lounge Club Bar

Restaurant

The Craigleith restaurant enjoys stunning sea views and offers a mix of Scottish and international cuisine, whilst the 19th Hole Bar and Lounge serves a range of light meals throughout the day.

The Spa

Facilities Include:

• 18 Metre Pool
• Rock sauna
• Steam room & spa
• Relaxation suite
• Juice bar & shop
• Indoor & outdoor hydro pool
• Technogym
• Personal assessment
• Beauty therapy suites