Destination Scotland:
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GolfEurope.com has the home of golf covered from all angles: podcasts, golf course reviews, photo galleries, rankings, features, blogs and more. This is your one-stop source for everything you need to know for your golf vacation - recommended hotels, new and modern courses and how to get on the Old Course. We even have your once in a lifetime dream Scotland itinerary planned out for you.
And we're not done. Stay tuned to Destination Scotland for more features, reviews and photo galleries...
The new Scotland
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Scotland's modern gems: Think Scotland is all century-old links courses? Think again. Before you book all your rounds on the historic courses, consider adding a couple newbies to the mix.
Coming soon... Trump's new resort in Aberdeen, the Carrick at the Cameron House Hotel in Loch Lomond and St. Andrews' first course of the 21st century are three big reasons to stay tuned to Scotland's future.
Rankings
Up for a good "best of" debate? Brandon Tucker ranks his Top Ten golf courses in Scotland after his recent trip.
Think Tucker's off his rocker? Submit your Scotland Top Ten here.
GolfEurope.com Hotel Picks
GolfEurope.com has selected a handful of the best places to stay in Scotland, each was stayed in and approved by a writer from GolfPublisher Syndications.
Sweet Spots Podcasts
How to get on the Old Course at St. Andrews. Tucker found during his visit to St. Andrews there are a lot of misconceptions about how hard it is to get on the famous Old Course. John Stewart of the Links Trust joins him to talk about how to get a tee time.
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Also: How to score well in Scotland
The Old Course at St. Andrews
Haggis, Roundabouts and world class golf - The Scotland Blog: Follow Tucker's 15-day journey through Scotland in his daily Blog.
Ultimate Itineraries
The Ultimate Scotland Golf Itinerary: You may only make it to Scotland once this lifetime. Can you see it all? No, but you can come darn close with this Ultimate Scotland Golf Itinerary.
Also: Regional Itineraries
Edinburgh
Northeast, Aberdeen
St. Andrews
Off the links, into the parkland
We know you'll be playing your share of links golf while in Scotland. Just be sure to set aside a few days for some of these parkland beauties.
Is Donald Trump Welcome in Scotland?
Modern, upscale resorts are nothing new to Scotland anymore. But as is often the case with many of Donald Trump's proposed golf and real estate projects, the real reason his plan is drawing more criticism than the others is the maestro's ego. Brandon Tucker recently toured the proposed site with Trump's people and thinks he means well. In a column last year however, Tim McDonald declared Trump unwelcome in Scotland. So which side are you on?
Click here for Tucker's column in favor of Trump in Aberdeen
Click here for McDonald's column opposed to Trump's proposed mega resort.
Off-course in Scotland
Golf'd out? Then here are some things you can do on your day away from the links:
Scotland's Capital City: Edinburgh
The drive to the Highlands
Castle hopping between golf courses
Scotland Frequently Asked Questions
Making your first trip to Scotland? Let us answer your questions before its too late with these helpful FAQs.
Recent Scotland Articles
Playing Open venue Carnoustie isn't pretty (just like Van de Velde's bare legs)
The host sites of so many majors in America are posh privates, open only to members and their guests. But anyone willing to travel to Scotland can play the famous 18th hole at Carnoustie Championship Links, site of the 1999 British Open and Jean Van de Velde's embarrassing triple bogey that found him ankle-deep in a burn as the world watched dumbfounded.
... full article »Prestwick Golf Club: Too short for a British Open but challenging for the rest of us
Prestwick Golf Club is known as the "Birthplace of the Open." Now it's the place the Open outgrew. The Ayrshire course hosted the first British Open in 1860, but by 1925 the tournament had moved on to bigger, longer venues. But if you think Prestwick is an obsolete pitch 'n' putt, think again.
... full article »Kingsbarns in St. Andrews: A 21st-century complement to golf's hallowed ground
Opened in 2000, Kingsbarns may have sod bunkering and a raw links location, but there's no mistaking it for St. Andrews old-school. Running to a modern 7,126 yards, the course is very playable off the tee, but the greens are as tough to score on as any in Scotland.
... full article »Alyth Golf Club makes the A-list in Perthshire
King's Course at Gleneagles outshines PGA Centenary, host of the Ryder Cup Matches
New Course at St. Andrews: Scotland golf's most famous second fiddle
British Open host Turnberry at the top of its game after a century of golf
Any opinions expressed above are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the management. The information in this story was accurate at the time of publication. All contact information, directions and prices should be confirmed directly with the golf course or resort before making reservations and/or travel plans.
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