Slappey Scottish Golf Explorations

Day 1 - Saturday 14^th September - Welcome to Scotland!

On arrival into Edinburgh Airport this morning you will be met by your private guide (who will also act as your driver for your time together), and together you will head north into the Kingdom of Fife. Depending on your time of arrival you may be able to head out on a refreshing short boat trip to see what local wildlife you can spot. Or maybe take in a historic Royal Pleasure Palace or traditional fishing villages clinging to the Fife shoreline. Your guide will then take you to your welcoming hotel to settle in.

Overnight: St Andrews | Rusacks Hotel
Room Type: Rusacks King/Twin
Meals Included: None

Day 2 - Sunday 15^th September - Fascinating History Of Golf

Start your Scottish golf explorations with a short 9 hole round of very unique golf on the UK’s only surviving hickory golf course. Using authentic hickory clubs that were state-of-the-art in Edwardian times you will enjoy every minute of stepping back in time before your guide takes you back to St Andrews.

Discover the tales of The Old Course with a special guided tour led by an expert golf guide, finishing with lunch in Tom Morris’s Bar & Grill. Feel the passion for ‘the great game’ that is shared by so many locals and hear snippets of memorable plays here.

The rest of the afternoon can be free for you to enjoy relaxing at your hotel, or you can head to explore the local area with your guide. The choice is yours.

Overnight: St Andrews | Rusacks Hotel
Room Type: Rusacks King/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 - Monday 16^th September - Play the St Andrew's Links Eden Course & Explore With Your Guide

Overnight: St Andrews | Rusacks Hotel
Room Type: Rusacks King/Twin
Meals Included: None

Day 4 - Tuesday 17^th September - Play Kingsbarns & Enjoy Distillery Tour

This morning you will enjoy a luxurious experience playing one of the most scenic rounds of golf in the country. Ranked in the top 100 courses in the world, Kingsbarns enjoys wonderful views along the whole 1.8 miles of coastline and offers super service levels.

After your game enjoy a relaxed lunch before a private tour of the unique wee distillery next door and taste some of their very special drams.

Overnight: St Andrews | Rusacks Hotel
Room Type: Rusacks King/Twin
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 - Wednesday 18^th September - Transfer To Edinburgh Via Luxury Picnic

Today you transfer to Edinburgh, but with a mini adventure to take in some of the beautiful Highland scenery first! Your guide will take you north to the charming small town of Pitlochry, set on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park. Head into the mountains to delight in a luxury picnic in a hidden mountain ‘bothy’.

You can choose if you would like to stretch your legs and hike in with your guide, or get a lift in a 4×4 (maybe wait until the weather makes up its mind) This spread would be delectable anywhere but food never tastes so good as it does outside!

Afterwards you can continue exploring with your guide, hiking or maybe visiting Scone Palace on your way to your unique hotel in the centre of Edinburgh.

Note: Availability of Luxury Picnic is to be confirmed

Overnight: Edinburgh | Virgin Edinburgh
Room Type: Grand Chamber Junior Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6 - Thursday 19^th September - Play Gullane Number One

This morning you head to Gullane Golf Course to play a superb links round. Take your time enjoying this championship destination course before your guide takes you back to your hotel in Edinburgh.

Depending on your Tee time there may be time for some additional explorations of this charming coastline before you head back into the city. Your guide will depart after dropping you back at your hotel, leaving you to enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace.

Overnight: Edinburgh | Virgin Edinburgh
Room Type: Grand Chamber Junior Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7 - Friday 20^th September - Edinburgh Explorations

This morning immerse yourselves in the winding cobbled streets of historic Old Town Edinburgh as you enjoy a private walking tour with an expert local city guide. Discover the highlights of this unique capital city from the Palace of Holyroodhouse all the way up the ‘Royal Mile’ to the mighty ancient fortress which is Edinburgh Castle itself. Walk the ramparts atop castle rock and hear the tales of the One O’Clock gun and the stories of locals of times past. Your city guide will leave you here so that you can spend as much time in the castle as you wish.

You then have a free afternoon to continue explorations at your own pace, pick up souvenirs or relax as you prefer.

Overnight: Edinburgh | Virgin Edinburgh
Room Type: Grand Chamber Junior Suite
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 8 - Saturday 21^st September - Depart

A private transfer will collect you from your accommodation and take you to the airport to make your onward connections, or pick up your self-arranged hire car. Waving farewell for now but taking with you special memories and wonderful stories of your explorations.

Meals Included: Breakfast