Golf Breaks & Holidays in Scotland
Golf breaks and holidays in the home of golf: St Andrews, the Open venues and the great links of the Highlands.
Small Deposits, Big Flexibility
Over 24 Years Experience
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Small Deposits, Big Flexibility
Over 24 Years Experience
Easy Individual Payments
Golf in Scotland at a glance
Golf breaks in Scotland take you to where the game began. Play the Old Course and Kingsbarns at St Andrews, the Open venues at Carnoustie, Muirfield, Royal Troon and Turnberry, or the wild northern links at Royal Dornoch. There is no long flight, the courses are close together, and the nineteenth hole comes with a fine choice of whisky.
Most of our Scotland golf breaks are one to three nights, and we can join regions together for a longer golf holiday. We put the whole trip together: hotel and tee times in one booking, with small deposits and each golfer paying their own share.
Home of golf
St Andrews and the Old Course
Open venues
Troon, Turnberry, Carnoustie
From £115pp
1 night + 2 rounds
Drive, fly or train
no long flights
Best May to Sep
light until late
Where to play golf in Scotland
Scotland's golf falls into three areas. The east coast has St Andrews, the Lothian links and Carnoustie. The west coast has the Ayrshire Open venues. The Highlands and north east have Royal Dornoch and some of the wildest links in the game.
East Coast
St Andrews and the Fife coast, the East Lothian links near Edinburgh, and Carnoustie and Gleneagles around Dundee and Perth.
West Coast
The Ayrshire coast, home of three Open venues, and value breaks near Glasgow.
Highlands & North East
Wild northern links around Inverness and Dornoch, the Cairngorms, and Trump International near Aberdeen.
Which part of Scotland is best for a golf break?
| Region | Area | Best for | Big name courses | Golf breaks from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews & Fife | East Coast | The bucket-list trip | Old Course, Kingsbarns, Dumbarnie, Lundin Links | £350pp |
| Edinburgh & East Lothian | East Coast | Golf and a city break | Muirfield, North Berwick, Gullane | £139pp |
| Dundee & Perth | East Coast | Championship tests | Carnoustie, Gleneagles, Panmure | £219pp |
| Ayrshire | West Coast | Open venues by the sea | Royal Troon, Turnberry, Prestwick | £279pp |
| Glasgow | West Coast | Value short breaks | Westerwood | £115pp |
| Highlands & Inverness | Highlands & North East | A links road trip | Royal Dornoch, Nairn, Cabot Highlands | £515pp |
| Aviemore | Highlands & North East | Golf in the mountains | Spey Valley | £155pp |
| Aberdeen | Highlands & North East | A luxury links treat | Trump International Scotland | £775pp |
Scotland golf breaks and packages
Golf breaks across Scotland, from a night near Glasgow to a few days at St Andrews. Every package can be changed to suit your dates, group size and courses.
Fairmont St Andrews (2 Nights + 2 Rounds)
- 2 Nights Accommodation
- 5* Fairmont St Andrews
- Bed & Breakfast
- 1 x round @ The Kittocks Course
- 1 x round @ The Torrance Course
Marine Troon (2 Nights + 3 Rounds)
- 2 Nights Accommodation
- 5* Marine Troon
- Bed & Breakfast
- 1 x round @ Royal Troon Old Course
- 1 x round @ Western Gailes Golf Club
- 1 x round @ Prestwick Golf Club
Trump Turnberry Golf Resort (1 night + 2 Rounds)
- 1 Night Accommodation
- 5* Trump Turnberry Golf Resort
- Bed & Breakfast
- 1 x round @ Trump Turnberry Ailsa Course
- 1 x round @ Trump Turnberry King Robert the Bruce Course
Gleneagles Resort (1 night + 2 rounds)
- 1 Night Accommodation
- Gleneagles Resort - Country Room
- Bed & Breakfast
- 1 x round @ Gleneagles - PGA Centenary Course
- 1 x round @ Gleneagles - King's Course
Craigielaw Lodge (3 Nights + 4 Rounds)
- 3 Nights Accommodation
- Craigielaw Lodge
- Half Board
- 1 x round @ Craigielaw Golf Club
- 1 x round @ Longniddry Golf Club
- 1 x round @ Gullane Golf Club (No.3 Course)
- 1 x round @ Kilspindie Golf Club
Dundonald Links (1 Night + 2 Rounds)
- 1 Night Accommodation
- Dundonald Links Lodges
- Bed & Breakfast
- 1 x round @ Dundonald Links
- 1 x round @ Kilmarnock Barassie Golf Club
Royal Marine Hotel Brora (4 Nights + 5 Rounds)
- 4 Nights Accommodation
- 4* Royal Marine Hotel Brora
- Bed & Breakfast
- 1 x round @ Brora Golf Course
- 1 x round @ Royal Dornoch Golf Course
- 1 x round @ Cabot Highlands (Castle Stuart Links)
- 1 x round @ Tain Golf Course
- 1 x round @ Golspie Golf Course
Macdonald Aviemore Resort (1 Nigh + 2 Rounds)
- 1 Night Accommodation
- 4* Macdonald Aviemore Resort
- Half Board
- 2 x rounds @ Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Course
DoubleTree by Hilton Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort (1 Night + 2 Rounds)
- 1 Night Accommodation
- 4* DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort
- Half Board
- 2 x rounds @ Westerwood Golf Club
See every package on our St Andrews, Ayrshire, Edinburgh and Highlands golf holidays pages.
Best golf courses in Scotland
Open venues, bucket-list links and championship courses that we book for groups.
St Andrews Links Old Course
St Andrews · The home of golf
Kingsbarns Golf Links
St Andrews · Clifftop links
Carnoustie Championship Course
Carnoustie · Open venue
Gleneagles The King's Course
Perthshire · Gleneagles
Muirfield
East Lothian · Open venue
North Berwick Golf Club
East Lothian · Classic links
Royal Troon Old Course
Ayrshire · Open venue
Trump Turnberry Ailsa Course
Ayrshire · Open venue
Prestwick Golf Club
Ayrshire · Home of the first Open
Royal Dornoch Championship Course
Highlands · Royal Dornoch
Cabot Highlands (Castle Stuart Golf Link)
Highlands · Near Inverness
Trump International Scotland - Old Course
Aberdeen · Dunes links
Best golf resorts and hotels in Scotland
Golf hotels close to the courses, from St Andrews to the Highlands.
Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa
5 Star Hotel · St Andrews
Fairmont St Andrews
5 Star Hotel · St Andrews
The Gleneagles Resort
5 Star Hotel · Perthshire
Trump Turnberry Golf Resort
5 Star Hotel · Ayrshire
Marine Troon
5 Star Hotel · Ayrshire
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
4 Star Hotel · Edinburgh
Ness Walk Hotel
5 Star Hotel · Inverness
Trump MacLeod House & Lodge
5 Star Hotel · Aberdeen
Scotland's best golf courses for groups
Scotland has more great courses than anywhere else in the world. These are the ones our groups ask for most:
The Old Course, St Andrews: the oldest and most famous course in golf, and the place every golfer wants to play.
Kingsbarns Golf Links: a modern links on the cliffs just south of St Andrews, with the sea in view on every hole.
Carnoustie Championship Course: a tough Open venue and one of the hardest tests in golf.
Muirfield and North Berwick: classic East Lothian links, less than an hour from Edinburgh.
Royal Troon and Turnberry Ailsa: two Open venues on the Ayrshire coast, with views out to Ailsa Craig and Arran.
Gleneagles: three championship courses, including the PGA Centenary, host of the 2014 Ryder Cup.
Royal Dornoch: a remote Highland links that many top players rank among the best in the world.
Where to stay on a Scotland golf break
Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa: 5-star, overlooking the Road Hole on the Old Course.
Fairmont St Andrews: 5-star clifftop resort with two courses of its own, Kittocks and Torrance.
The Gleneagles Resort: 5-star in the Perthshire hills, with three championship courses on the estate.
Trump Turnberry and Marine Troon: 5-star hotels beside two Open venues on the Ayrshire coast.
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club: 4-star with two courses, just outside Edinburgh.
Ness Walk Hotel: 5-star on the river in Inverness, a good base for Nairn and Cabot Highlands.
Planning a group golf break in Scotland
We've organised group golf trips for over 24 years. Here's how a Scotland golf break works with us:
Small deposits secure your tee times and rooms early, which matters for the famous links in summer.
Individual payments mean each golfer pays their own balance. No chasing your mates for money.
One booking covers your hotel and tee times.
Travel is booked separately. Drive, take the train or fly, and we will have everything ready when you arrive.
Golf societies are welcome. See our GroupiaGolf Society page.
When is the best time for a golf break in Scotland?
| Months | What to expect | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| April to May | Fresh, bright days and firm links, before the summer crowds. | Value |
| June to August | Long days, light until late, and courses at their best. | The best golf |
| September to October | Often settled weather and quieter tee sheets. | The sweet spot |
| November to March | Cold, wet and short days, but many links stay open. | Hardy golfers |
Golf breaks to Scotland's Open venues
Scotland has hosted The Open more often than anywhere else. These are the Scottish Open venues you can play with us:
| Course | Region | Open history | How to play it with us |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Course, St Andrews | St Andrews | Has hosted more Opens than any other course, including the 150th Open in 2022 | Tailor-made: tee times are limited, so ask us early |
| Carnoustie Championship | Dundee & Perth | Last hosted The Open in 2018 | Tailor-made |
| Royal Troon Old Course | Ayrshire | Last hosted The Open in 2024 | Marine Troon, 2 nights and 3 rounds |
| Muirfield | Edinburgh & East Lothian | Last hosted The Open in 2013 | Tailor-made |
| Turnberry Ailsa | Ayrshire | Hosted The Open four times, most recently in 2009 | Trump Turnberry, 1 or 2 nights |
| Prestwick Golf Club | Ayrshire | Hosted the very first Open in 1860 | Marine Troon, 2 nights and 3 rounds |
Our Ayrshire packages are the easiest way to play them, and for a once-in-a-lifetime trip there is the Old Course Hotel:
Getting to Scotland
Fly: to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness, around an hour to an hour and a half from London.
Train: London to Edinburgh in around four and a half hours, then on to St Andrews, East Lothian or Perthshire.
Drive: the best option if you want your own clubs and the freedom to play several regions.
St Andrews: around an hour from Edinburgh airport.
Beyond the golf
Walk the old town of St Andrews and the West Sands, explore Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, or take a distillery tour on a rest day. In the Highlands, visit Loch Ness and Culloden near Inverness, or walk in the Cairngorms from Aviemore. Wherever you play, there is a good pub and a dram waiting after your round.
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Scotland golf break FAQs
Book your Scotland golf break
Tell us your dates, group size and budget, and we'll build a Scotland golf break around you. Summer tee times on the famous links go early, so it pays to get in touch soon.
