The journal

Guides, routes and reflections on Scottish golf and travel, written to help you plan with confidence.

The stone Swilcan Bridge on the Old Course with the clubhouse of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club behind

Planning2 November 20263 minute read

How to Plan a Luxury Golf Trip to Scotland

When to begin, how to choose between regions, what to know about the Old Course, and the decisions that make the greatest difference to how the trip feels.

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Planning26 October 20262 minute read
The Best Time of Year to Play Golf in Scotland
Long summer evenings, quieter shoulder seasons and why the weather matters less than you might expect. A season-by-season guide.
Courses19 October 20262 minute read
St Andrews and Beyond: Scotland's Finest Links
The Old Course is the beginning, not the end. A tour of the great Scottish links, region by region, and how they fit together.
Itineraries12 October 20262 minute read
A Seven-Day Scottish Golf Itinerary
A week that balances five rounds with Edinburgh, St Andrews and time to breathe. A sample route, with the reasoning behind it.
Travel5 October 20262 minute read
The Benefits of Private Chauffeur Travel in Scotland
Golf bags, narrow roads, a dram after the round. Why a private driver is the single most valuable part of a Scottish golf trip.
Scotland28 September 20262 minute read
Whisky, Golf and the Scottish Highlands
Royal Dornoch in the morning, Speyside in the afternoon, and a dram by the fire. How to bring the Highlands into a golf journey.