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A green set on a rocky outcrop beside the North Sea at Kingsbarns
Signature Collection sample journey

The East Coast Collection

Premium links golf and exceptional hospitality. Edinburgh, East Lothian and St Andrews.

Rocky Ness, the 15th at Kingsbarns, Fife

This is the journey we would suggest to a group visiting Scotland for the first time. It is compact, so you spend your days on the links and at the table rather than in the car, and it takes in the two great golf coasts within reach of Edinburgh.

You begin in the capital, settle into East Lothian's extraordinary run of links, then travel north to St Andrews for the town, the Old Course ballot and the courses around it.

Suggested duration
5–6 nights
Ideal group size
4–8 golfers, with non-golfing partners warmly accommodated
Regions
Edinburgh, East Lothian and St Andrews
Guide price
Signature journeys are typically £5,000–£9,000 per person, excluding international flights
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View over the rooftops of North Berwick to the West Links and the sea, seen from North Berwick Law
North Berwick and its West Links from the Law, East Lothian
The stone Swilcan Bridge on the Old Course with the clubhouse of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club behind
The Swilcan Bridge and the R&A clubhouse, St Andrews
Edinburgh Castle on its volcanic rock above the trees of Princes Street Gardens
Edinburgh Castle above Princes Street Gardens

The golf

Courses we would suggest for this journey. Final choices depend on your preferences, each club’s visitor policies and availability when we request tee times.

Where you might stay

A grand Edinburgh address

A historic city hotel within walking distance of the Old Town, chosen for its rooms, service and bar.

A St Andrews base

A five-star hotel or a private house close to the links, so the town is on your doorstep.

Coastal alternatives

For quieter evenings, a characterful country house hotel on the East Lothian coast.

An illustrative journey, day by day

A sample schedule to show the rhythm of the trip. Your own itinerary will be shaped around your group, and no tee times or accommodation are guaranteed until confirmed.

  1. Day 1

    Edinburgh

    Arrival in Edinburgh

    Met on arrival and driven to your hotel. A gentle afternoon to settle in, then a quiet welcome dinner in the New Town.

    Overnight
    Edinburgh
  2. Day 2

    East Lothian

    North Berwick

    A short drive to the coast for North Berwick's West Links — walls, burns, the Redan and views to the Bass Rock. Lunch in the clubhouse or the town.

    Golf
    North Berwick West Links
    Overnight
    Edinburgh or East Lothian
  3. Day 3

    East Lothian to St Andrews

    Gullane, then north to Fife

    Morning round at Gullane, or at Muirfield on a day when visitors are welcomed. Afternoon transfer to St Andrews, with the evening free in town.

    Golf
    Gullane No. 1 or Muirfield
    Overnight
    St Andrews
  4. Day 4

    Fife

    Kingsbarns

    Kingsbarns, where every hole looks out to sea. Partners might spend the day exploring Crail and Anstruther.

    Golf
    Kingsbarns Golf Links
    Overnight
    St Andrews
  5. Day 5

    St Andrews

    The Old Course, or Carnoustie

    Your day for the Old Course, subject to the St Andrews Links Trust's allocation or the ballot. As an alternative, we suggest Carnoustie's Championship course across the Tay.

    Golf
    The Old Course or Carnoustie
    Overnight
    St Andrews
  6. Day 6

    St Andrews to Edinburgh

    Departure

    A leisurely breakfast and a private transfer to Edinburgh Airport. With an extra night, add a round on the New or Castle Course.

Beyond the golf

  • A private guided walk through Edinburgh's Old Town
  • Dinner at one of Edinburgh's leading restaurants
  • A whisky tasting with a knowledgeable host
  • Time to explore St Andrews' cathedral, harbour and shops
  • Partner programme: gardens, galleries and East Neuk villages

Private transport

A private chauffeur and a spacious executive vehicle are with you throughout, sized for your party and your golf bags. Your driver knows the roads, the clubhouses and the timings, so you never have to think about logistics.

Why we travel by private chauffeur

Typically included

  • Itinerary design and all supplier arrangements
  • Requests for tee times, made on your behalf
  • Accommodation reserved to your preferences
  • Private chauffeur-driven transport throughout
  • A detailed travel dossier before departure
  • Concierge assistance by phone and WhatsApp while you travel

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Caddie gratuities and personal expenses

Booking and availability

  • Every itinerary on this site is an illustrative sample. Your journey will be designed around your party, your dates and your interests.
  • No tee times, accommodation or experiences are held or guaranteed until they have been confirmed in writing by the relevant supplier, and then by us.
  • Old Course tee times are allocated by the St Andrews Links Trust, much of it through a daily ballot. We will always plan an excellent alternative.
  • Many courses ask visitors for a handicap certificate, and some restrict visitor days and times. We will confirm current requirements for each course.
  • Guide prices are indicative only, depend on season, group size and availability, and exclude international flights.

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The Grand Scottish Golf Journey

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Coast to coast and up into the Highlands, staying in Scotland's most remarkable houses. Every element is made for your party alone.

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Make this journey your own.

Tell us who is travelling, when, and what matters most. We will use this sample as a starting point and shape it around you.

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