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Gullane No. 1 Golf Course overlooking Firth of Forth

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The Home of Golf

Scotland's enduring legacy as the birthplace of golf offers discerning players an unparalleled experience combining historic championship venues, dramatic landscapes, and authentic Scottish hospitality.

Five Centuries of Heritage

Walk the fairways where golf has been played since the 15th century. From the Old Course at St Andrews to Royal Dornoch, experience courses steeped in tradition and championship history.

Authentic Links Golf

Play links golf as it was meant to be played—on dramatic coastal terrain sculpted by wind and sea. Experience the strategic challenge of firm, undulating fairways and natural hazards.

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Access world-class championship courses at a fraction of comparable destinations. Scotland offers premium golf experiences with transparent pricing and outstanding value for discerning players.

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Trump Turnberry Launches Winter Golf Packages Starting November 2025

Trump Turnberry has launched new winter golf packages starting November 2025, offering visitors the opportunity to experience one of Scotland's most prestigious golf destinations during the off-season. The packages include two-night stays in deluxe bedrooms with full Scottish breakfast, dinner options at 'Le Petite Bouchon Noir' or £50 per person dining credits for Restaurant 1906, and complimentary use of practice facilities. This launch aligns with broader trends in Scottish golf tourism, whic

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From Ghost Town to Golf Mecca: How Machrihanish Dunes' $50M Expansion Could Revive Scotland's Forgotten Peninsula

Southworth, the Boston-based golf developer that owns Machrihanish Dunes, announced in September 2024 that its major expansion plans have received full planning approval. The expansion project will add a second 18-hole links course adjacent to David McLay Kidd's original course, an extensive golf training facility, a new hotel with 73 additional rooms, and 50 golf cottages. The development will also include a 35,000-square-foot clubhouse with a 150-seat restaurant and function room for up to 250

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Ury Estate's Jack Nicklaus Course Launches Luxury Real Estate Development

Ury Estate's Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course in Aberdeenshire has secured a crucial £17 million development loan from OakNorth Bank after 15 years of regulatory challenges. The funding breakthrough positions this ambitious Scottish project to become Europe's first Jack Nicklaus-branded residential golf community, capitalizing on post-pandemic demand for luxury golf lifestyle developments.

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