Golf & Whisky Tour
Lead Name: |
Golf & Whisky |
Tour No: |
TRS1201 |
Arrival Date: |
7th – 14th September 2012 |
Package: |
Stirling, St Andrews, Pitlochry, Edinburgh |
Accommodation Summary: |
Dunblane Hydro (nr Stirling)
St Andrews Golf Hotel
Dunkeld House Hotel
Apex Waterloo Hotel, Edinburgh
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Golf Courses: |
Eden Course, St Andrews (links course)
The Dukes Course, St Andrews (heathland course)
Rosemount, Blairgowrie (tree lined)
Boat of Garten (heathland)
Pitlochry Golf Club (parkland)
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Whisky Distilleries: |
Glenturret Distillery
Blair Atholl Distillery
Dalwhinnie Distillery
Edradour Distillery
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Theme
This tour is designed to appeal to those who are interested in golf and whisky.
We have included golf courses to give you the opportunity to play different styles of courses.
You will play a links course, some parkland and heathland courses and a tree lined course set in a beautiful pine forest.
In addition, you will visit some of the finest distilleries in Scotland to see how Scotch is made and to enjoy samples of the whiskies at each distillery. Add together some fine golf, great whiskies and elegant accommodations and you have a great vacation to look forward to.
Route
Your tour will commence on your arrival into Scotland where you will be met at the airport by your driver and transferred to your hotel. Guest can choose to arrive in Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport and transfers to the first hotel are included from both airports. Depending on your flight arrival time, there will be time to visit the historic city of Stirling or play golf nearby, before traveling to your hotel to check in and meet up with the rest of your group at a welcome dinner.
After a relaxing first evening you will travel to St Andrews to play golf at The Home of Golf, St Andrews. Golf on The Eden Course and The Dukes Course. Then travel north to Dunkeld in the highlands for two nights where again you will enjoy some spectacular scenery, great golf and whisky tastings at a few of the finest distilleries in the area. You will then head south to spend your final two nights in Scotland’s magnificent capital city, Edinburgh, where you will have some free time for exploring, sightseeing, shopping, or just relaxing with a beer or a coffee.
Food and drink
Everyone enjoys good food when on holiday and we can help you to select good places to eat and drink when you are here. There are many pubs and restaurants in interesting locations to choose from. You may prefer some simple tapas bars or street cafes where you can watch the world go by, a wonderful lunch in a historic building or castle, or dinner at an award-winning restaurant with an amazing wine cellar. You can mix casual dining with a few formal dining experiences.
There is more to Scotland than tartan and pipers!
Suggested Itinerary
Date |
Itinerary |
Overnight at |
Friday 7th September |
Arrive Glasgow or Edinburgh International airport.
Meet driver and travel to hotel. Sightseeing today includes
- Stirling Castle
- Bannockburn Heritage Centre
- Golf Option - Dunblane Golf Club (£35 green fee) (Parkland Course)
Welcome dinner included at hotel this evening. |
Dunblane
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Saturday 8th |
Check out of hotel. Travel to St Andrews. Sightseeing today includes
- Glenturret Distillery (The Famous Grouse)
- Golf - Eden Course, St Andrews
- Golf - Option for anyone who wishes to try to get on The Old Course via the daily ballot. Handicap 24 max. Certificates required. Green fee £150 payable on the day to the starter.
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St Andrews |
Sunday 9th |
Sightseeing today includes
- Free time in St Andrews
- Golf - The Dukes Course, St Andrews
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St Andrews |
Monday 10th |
Check out of hotel. Travel to Blairgowrie.
Golf at Rosemount Pitlochry Golf Club.
After golf continue to Dunkeld and check in.
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Dunkeld |
Tuesday 11th |
Sightseeing today includes
- Dalwhinnie Distillery
- Golf - Boat of Garten Golf Club
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Dunkeld |
Wednesday 12th |
Check out of hotel. Sightseeing today includes
- Edradour Distillery
- Golf - Pitlochry Golf Club
- Travel to Edinburgh
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Edinburgh |
Thursday 13th |
Day sightseeing in Edinburgh. Sightseeing today includes
- Edinburgh Castle
- The Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Final night dinner to be held in Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
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Edinburgh |
Friday 14th |
Check out of accommodation.
Board coach and depart to airport. End of Scotland Tours service
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N/A |
Package Details
- 7 nights accommodation in 4 star Hotels in the areas specified
- Breakfast each morning
- 1 welcome dinner to be taken on first night of arrival in hotel
- 1 final dinner to be taken at Scotch Malt Whisky Society
- Entry fees to all sites/activities/golf mentioned in the itinerary
- Based on 2 persons sharing 1 x double/twin room. Max group size 12 persons
- 24hr emergency assistance from Scotland Tours
Items not included
- Flights
- Lunches and dinners ( except where stated)
- Drinks
- Entrances to places of interest not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Incidentals charged to the room
- Driver tips
- Any other items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Your Vacation of a Lifetime Awaits…
