Golf
Legendary Links & Highland Fairways
Scotland is the home of golf—and few regions offer a more memorable array of courses than Perthshire and nearby Fife. From the championship splendour of Gleneagles to hidden village gems and the hallowed turf of St Andrews, this is a golfer’s paradise, where history, landscape, and sport come together in sublime fashion.
On Your Doorstep
Just a short stroll from the house lie four outstanding courses:
Gleneagles – This world-renowned resort is home to three championship courses: the King’s, Queen’s, and PGA Centenary (host of the 2014 Ryder Cup and 2019 Solheim Cup). Expect immaculate fairways, sweeping Highland views, and five-star service.
Website: www.gleneagles.com/golfAuchterarder Golf Club – An 18-hole parkland course with panoramic views, known for its warm welcome and well-kept fairways. It directly borders Gleneagles’ PGA Centenary Course, offering quality golf in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Website: www.auchterardergolf.co.uk
Golf in Perthshire
Within a short drive you’ll find a superb selection of courses that cater to all levels, many set amidst lochs, forests, and rolling Highland hills:
Muthill Golf Club
Website: www.muthillgolfclub.co.ukCrieff Golf Club
Website: www.crieffgolf.co.ukComrie Golf Club
Website: www.comriegolf.co.ukPitlochry Golf Course
Website: www.pitlochrygolf.co.ukAlyth Golf Club
Website: www.alythgolfclub.co.ukBlairgowrie Golf Club
Website: www.theblairgowriegolfclub.co.ukKinross Golf Courses
Website: www.kingsandqueens.golfStrathmore Golf Centre
Website: www.strathmoregolf.comMains of Taymouth Golf Course
Website: www.taymouth.co.uk/golf-courseSt Fillans Golf Club
Website: www.stfillansgolfclub.co.uk
A Pilgrimage to the Coast
No golfing holiday to Scotland is complete without a trip to the east coast, where some of the world’s most revered courses await:
St Andrews Links – Including the iconic Old Course
www.standrews.comKingsbarns Golf Links
www.kingsbarns.comThe Castle Course
www.standrews.com/golf/courses/the-castle-courseThe New Course
www.standrews.com/golf/courses/the-new-courseThe Jubilee Course
www.standrews.com/golf/courses/the-jubilee-courseThe Eden, Strathtyrum & Balgove Courses
www.standrews.com/golf/coursesThe Duke’s Course
www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk/golf/dukesFairmont St Andrews
www.fairmont.com/st-andrews-scotland/golfCrail Golfing Society
www.crailgolfingsociety.co.ukLundin Golf Club
www.lundingolfclub.co.ukElie Golf House Club
www.golfhouseclub.co.ukDumbarnie Links
www.dumbarnielinks.comCarnoustie Golf Links
www.carnoustiegolflinks.com
Whether you’re chasing birdies on a championship course or enjoying a relaxed round with friends in village surrounds, golfing in this part of Scotland is nothing short of sublime.