Scotland, renowned the world over as the “Home of Golf”, is where golf began many years ago. As the game of golf has developed globally Scotland has always been a must visit on any golfers bucket list.
Beautifully crafted traditional Links Courses, five Open Championship Courses and many “hidden gems”, Scotland has everything for the visiting golfer. In addition to the golf you can enjoy the stunning scenery, the vibrant culture, rich heritage and welcoming hospitality. If you like a “wee dram” Scotland is also home to the best whiskies in the world.
Below are examples of tours in and around Scotland. If you are interested in a specific area, check our Interactive map.
But remember, these are examples only as all of our tours are bespoke to your needs.
The Gleneagles and St Andrews Experience lets you play both classic inland and classic links courses. Enjoy the magic of the Gleneagles and St Andrews Courses. The James Braid designed Kings Course at Gleneagles – one of his finest designs. Play the Open venues of the Old Course and Carnoustie and follow in the footsteps of legends. The more modern yet classic Kingsbarns Links is a masterpiece. With the addition of some sightseeing this tour offers you a true Scottish journey. Both hotels offer additional activities and specialist whisky tastings.
The Gleneagles and St Andrews Experience is a mix of classic Scottish Links and Inland golf.
The Luxury Highland Tour gives you the chance to stay in one of the Highland’s leading Castles. On this tour you will play some of Scotland’s best Links Golf Courses and enjoy sightseeing. Sample true Highland cuisine with the occasional “wee dram”. Experience the true nature of Scotland’s Culture Heritage and Hospitality.
The Luxury Highland Tour has everything to offer. In our opinion it is the best all round region in Scotland. For example, golf courses as good as any in Scotland. Secondly, Whisky Distilleries, Castles and Loch Ness (home to Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster). Thirdly, famous battlefields, beautiful scenery, The Cairngorms, walking and cycling. The Highlands has everything.
Royal Dornoch Golf Club sits very close to the grand Dunrobin Castle and 3 Whisky Distilleries, Balblair, Glenmorangie and Dalmore.
On The Open Tour of Scotland you will play all of the Scottish based Open venues. The links courses of Turnberry, Royal Troon, Muirfield, Carnoustie and the Old Course St Andrews. In addition to the Open courses choose some other courses from Stuart’s clusters. These show courses from the top 100 list close to each Open venue. The Open Tour includes links courses, inland courses and “hidden gems”.
Please note the Open Tour does not include tickets to the Open Championship.
As an “Authorised Provider” of “Guaranteed Old Course Tee Times” we are now selling our 2020 packages which include Old Course Tee Times.
– Arrive at Edinburgh airport
– Transfer to the luxury 5 star Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh.
– Take time to relax in the beautiful surroundings before evening dinner in the hotels Number One restaurant. Retaining its Michelin star for the tenth consecutive year in 2012, the restaurant has a reputation for world class cuisine. Executive Chef Jeff Bland and his team provide outstanding creative dishes using only the finest and freshest Scottish produce.
On The Open Tour of Scotland you will play all of the Scottish based Open venues. The links courses of Turnberry, Royal Troon, Muirfield, Carnoustie and the Old Course St Andrews. In addition to the Open courses choose some other courses from Stuart’s clusters. These show courses from the top 100 list close to each Open venue. The Open Tour includes links courses, inland courses and “hidden gems”.
Please note the Open Tour does not include tickets to the Open Championship.
As an “Authorised Provider” of “Guaranteed Old Course Tee Times” we are now selling our 2020 packages which include Old Course Tee Times.
The Southwest and Islands Links Experience takes you on a Scottish Golf Links & Whisky journey. Play two of Scotland’s Open venues, The Ailsa Course at Turnberry and Royal Troon. Play and a few more of Scotland’s historic links courses – Machrihanish and The Machrie. Shiskine on Arran is a 12 hole masterpiece of fun. In addition this trip will also let you experience some amazing scenery and sample a few of Scotland’s finest whiskies. This tour visits the islands of Arran and Islay home to the “Peaty Monsters”.
The Southwest and Islands Links Experience is a perfect mix of golf and whisky plus some of Scotland’s finest hospitality.
Scotland holds the distinction of being Home to the Game of Golf and Scotch Whisky. Both iconic and both globally seen as belonging to Scotland. We have brought the two icons together to offer some interesting Scottish Golf & Whisky Experiences.
From the famous links of St. Andrews, Turnberry and Dornoch to the hidden gems of Boat of Garten, Pitlochry and Golspie. There is an abundance of wonderful courses in regions all over Scotland to choose from. As with golf, whisky can be found in many regions of Scotland. From the “Peaty Monsters” of Islay in the South West to the “Premier Cru” of Scotch Single Malts from Speyside.
The Scottish Golf & Whisky Experiences will include some of the lesser known golf courses. It will include visits to distilleries and tastings of some very famous whisky brands that are Destination Specific to your chosen tour.
Some of the golf courses we use on these tours are classic links courses. Some are 9 hole masterpieces (don’t be put off by 9 hole courses). Others, hidden gems. Let us design your own bespoke tour to suit your whisky taste buds and choice of golf course.
The Islands and Lowlands Tour provides you with a contrast. The heavy “Peat” flavoured Monsters of Islay and Jura. The more grassy lighter feel of the Lowlands Malts – more commonly known as the “Lowland Ladies”. Golf on the Islands and Lowlands Tour ismostly links golf. The quirky but stunning 12 hole Shiskine Course on the Isle of Arran. The Tom Morris Machrihanish masterpiece and the redesigned Machrie Course. They all have stunning ocean views. They are all classic Scottish Links Courses. You may wish to stay longer on Islay as there are 9 Distilleries to choose from plus the Jura Distillery on the Island of Jura.
The Island and Lowlands Tour is a Golf and Whisky Journey.
Hi Lynda.
Thanks for arranging such a memorable trip. We loved all the courses but especially the Castle and Royal Dornoch. The accommodation was excellent and we appreciated all the restaurant reservations.
Overall, an excellent trip.
Thanks
Phil (Vacation consultant)
Hi Lynda & Stuart
We are back on home turf. We had a fantastic trip. No glitches anywhere except the rainout at County Sligo – but we can’t control the weather.
The four courses we played were all in great condition with super nice .
St Anne’s was a great start, the easiest of the four for me but a very nice lynx course.
The hotel accommodation Slieve Russell, grounds and amenities were superb.
Stuart you sure know how to put together courses for a golf tour and Lynda the accommodation at both the RIU and Slieve Russell were top notch. …great job.
Thank you for the welcoming gifts. You sure were generous.
This trip was sure worth the two year wait.
Thanks so much,
Cheers P&P
Hi Lynda,
Well it was great to see you and Stuart again, that was a great evening! Thank you to both of you for an amazing trip, everyone has been talking about how great it was! It may be possible that the wives had more fun that the guys did, they’re already talking about their own golf trip without the husbands. They’ve really been bitten by the golf bug, especially my wife!!
Thanks again!
Dear Stuart & Lynda,
A most heartfelt “Thank You” for your planning, coordinating & customer service in making our 2022 Scotland Golf Trip so memorable! Your detailed itinerary, efforts and professionalism were nothing short of “World Class” and much appreciated !
Personally, it was so enjoyable revisiting Scotland after a 20 year absence, but even more enjoyable having our group experience for the first time the magic of St. Andrews & Scotland…you have a remarkable & beautiful country.
It was a pleasure meeting you both and again appreciate your efforts to ensure we had a great vacation! We will not hesitate to refer others or use Platinum Golf for future Golf Trips…Ireland 202?
All the best for health, happiness and prosperity!
Thank u so much for looking after us overall and especially my mid-week disruption
Our arrival and playing experience at St Patrick’s Links was stellar.
The Rosapenna Thing is on par with both Bandon Dunes and Cabot Cape Breton as a one facility golfing heaven. Big brawny links tracks modernized with welcoming landing areas in the fairways.
At St Patrick’s makeshift but stylish golf shop* and checkin I had the great pleasure of netting John and Frank Casey…. So young they are, and so enthusiastic and engage-able. Lovely gents growing Rosapenna’s reputation.
So it goes .. cheers to Ireland, cheers to Platinum Golf Scotland
Stuart: The welcome package ,very thoughtful and the whiskeys are/were delicious!
We are back safely, thanks. It was lovely to see you both get together and share a We had such a good time in both Scotland and Ireland and look forward to visiting again.
The Tralee, and Waterville courses were amongst the best courses we have ever played, ranking up there with Dumbarnie and the Old course. The Island course was equally beautiful, but both of us found the dunes a challenge.
As for accommodations, we really enjoyed being in the heart of Dublin’s Temple District. Thank you for such a well planned and organized trip. We created many wonderful memories, that we’ll cherish for a lifetime. We really appreciate your help to make this trip so memorable.
Debra and I just want to send you a note thanking you for helping create a great vacation to the UK. We have a fantastic time learning and experiencing the UK.
All aspects of the trip went great in and we will not hesitate to ask you to book another trip for us in the future or to recommend you to others.
Thanks again,
We’re on our way to Edinburgh. Thanks for the kind note, I absolutely loved every minute of it, even when I was in the rough and losing balls! The program you put together was everything we could have expected and your customer service was perfect; thank you for going above and beyond…
Stuart and Platinum Golf Scotland provided a terrific itinerary for a spectacular golf and whisky (and, of course, food) experience in Scotland! The checking in, touching base, and above the call of duty service provided during our trip was great! No doubt that they would be a go to for any future travel to the UK. Thanks a bunch for making it an experience of a lifetime!
We have had a fabulous time here this week so many thanks to you and Stuart for doing a fabulous job organising it all.
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