Non-Golfer Price: 720€
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Ardgowan Hotel***
| The Hotel is Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star Hotel centrally located within St Andrews, on North Street, 200 yards from the world famous Old Course golf course and Royal & Ancient building. The Ardgowan hotel is also near the town centre and the University of St Andrews. The hotel comprises of two adjoining Georgian Houses of architectural note designed by the famous Scottish Architect Sir William Playfair. Set back within our own seated patio offering nineteen comfortable ensuite bedrooms, Scottish restaurant and lounge bar where the hotel staff serve a wide variety of freshly prepared food using top quality local suppliers and Scottish malts. |
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| Type: | 3 star hotel |
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| Location: | St Andrews |
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| Distance from Edinburgh: | 75 km | ||
| Distance from Glasgow: | 145 km | ||
| Distance from Inverness: | 255 km | ||
| Facilities: restaurant, bar | |||
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Surrounding golf courses: Old Course (St-Andrews), Kingsbarns, Carnoustie, Castle Course (St Andrews), New Course (St Andrews), Jubilee Course (St Andrews), Eden Course (St Andrews), The Duke’s (St Andrews), The Torrance (Fairmont St Andrews), The Kittocks (Fairmont St Andrews), Crail Balcomie Links, Elie, Lundin, Leven, Ladybank, Scotscraig, Monifieth, Rosemount (Blairgowrie), Lansdowne (Blairgowrie), Panmure, Kingarrock (Hickory clubs) |
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Old Course
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| World ranking: | 18 | ||
| Scottish ranking: | 5 |
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| Number of British Open: |
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| Architect: | Unknown | ||
| Creation date: | circa 1410 | ||
| Par: | 72 | ||
| Distance from Edinburgh: | 75 km | ||
| Distance from Glasgow: | 155 km | ||
| Distance from Inverness: | 240 km | ||
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The world famous golf course is a classic links course. Here Golf began 600 years ago, on public land, to which everyone can have access. In the top 5 of the best courses in the world, the Old course is totally unique for two reasons; firstly because of its long history and secondly because golfers have to play certain shots here that they will play nowhere else, (for example, a 60 metres putt!). The name of the architect is unknown but mother-nature has shaped this magnificent piece of land over the centuries, like most Scottish golf courses. The land is flat and has gigantic greens, with seven greens shared between two holes each. The course is also characterised by shared fairways, 112 Scottish deep bunkers and many “blind” shots. At only 6,041 yards (from the championship tees), the Old course is not an easy course, especially when the wind decides to become part of the game. You will enjoy certain special parts of the course such as the “hell bunker”, the “road hole”, the “swilican bridge”, and the opportunity to start and finish your round in town. |
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Carnoustie
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| World ranking: | 45 | ||
| Scottish ranking: | 7 |
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| Number of British Open: | 7 |
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| Architect: | Old Tom Morris, James Braid | ||
| Creation date: | 1842 | ||
| Par: | 70 | ||
| Distance from St Andrews: | 40 km | ||
| Distance from Edinburgh: | 115 km | ||
| Distance from Glasgow: | 165 km | ||
| Distance from Inverness: | 250 km | ||
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Known as the most difficult Open venue course, “Carnasty” as people call it, is not a course for high handicaps. |
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Kingsbarns
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| World ranking: | 17 | ||
| Scottish ranking: | 4 |
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| Architect: | Kyle Phillips, Mark Parsinen |
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| Creation date: | 2001 |
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| Par: | 72 | ||
| Distance from St Andrews: | 12 km | ||
| Distance from Edinburgh: | 75 km | ||
| Distance from Glasgow: | 155 km | ||
| Distance from Inverness: | 240 km | ||
| Opened in 2000 and already amongst the best golf courses in the world, Kingsbarns is, according to many people, the best golf course opened in the 21st century. This remarkable achievement gives the golfer views of the North Sea from every part of the course. In the beginning, the land was completely flat and they had to move thousand of tons of earth to build a gigantic golfers’ paradise. Their other astounding achievement is that the course looks so natural that you would think that it had been there for ever. Only 15 minutes from St Andrews, this world-class golf course is a must to be added to your golf tour. |
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Castle Course
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| Scottish ranking: | Not yet available | ||
| Architect: | Tom Kidd | ||
| Creation date: | 2008 | ||
| Par: | 71 | ||
| Distance from Edinburgh: | 80km | ||
| Distance from Glasgow: | 130km | ||
| Distance from Inverness: | 235km | ||
| Distance from Aberdeen | 130km | ||
This is the new golf course, opened in 2008, at the home of golf and run by the municipal Links trust, which is in charge of the other golf courses in town. People call it The Castle course or number 7. Located in the South part of the town, on a cliff, the course offers spectacular views of the sea and on the old town of St Andrews. | |||
Crail (Balcomie)
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| Scottish ranking: | 47 |
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| Architect: | Old Tom Morris |
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| Creation date: | 1895 |
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| Par: | 69 |
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| Distance from St Andrews: | 15 km | ||
| Distance from Edinburgh: | 80 km | ||
| Distance from Glasgow: | 130 km | ||
| Distance from Inverness: | 235 km | ||
| This popular course near St Andrews attracts visitors from all around the world. This golf club plays a strong part in the history of golf because it is the seventh oldest club in the world, having been founded in 1786. Situated on the eastern edge of Fife and only ten miles from St. Andrews, the golf course offers unrivalled views of the Forth and Tay estuaries. It is a lovely scenic golf course suitable for all levels of golfer. |
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For 1 or 2 passengers
Economy car type Renault Clio or similar
Ideal for up to 2 golfers (golf bags + luggage)
For 3 or 4 passengers
Large car type Volkswagen Passat Estate or similar
Ideal for up to 4 golfers (golf bags + luggage)
For 5 passengers
Mini-van type Volkswagen Shuttle or similar
Ideal for a group of 5 golfers (golf bags + luggage)
For up to 10 passengers
Minibus type Ford Transit or similar
Ideal for a group up to 10 golfers (golf bags + luggage)
With chauffeur
- Car type Mercedes Viano for up to 4 golfers (golf bags + luggage) with private chauffeur.
- Coache type Mercedes Esker or similar, ideal for a group of up to 24 golfers (golf bags + luggage) with private chauffeur
This price does not includes:
Castles
| - Edinburgh Castle |
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| - Falkland Palace | |||
| - Glamis Castle | |||
| - St Andrews Castle | |||
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The sometimes turbulent history of Scotland has left a legacy of castles in all parts of the country. The first castles in Scotland were built in the 11th and 12th century. |
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Distilleries
| - The Famous Grouse distillery (1h30 from St Andrews) |
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| - Tullibardine distillery (1h00 from St Andrews) |
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| - Dafmill distillery (25 minutes from St Andrews) |
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| - Glenkinchie distillery (20 minutes from Edinburgh) |
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| - Whisky Museum in Edinburgh (1h10 from St Andrews) | |||
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Whisky has been produced in Scotland for hundreds of years. Scotland and whisky are inextricably linked, and it is without doubt one of the most popular activities to experience in Scotland. |
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Cultural
| - Bag Pipes |
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| - Highland Games | |||
| - Edinburgh Tattoo | |||
| - Celtic Festival | |||
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Scotland is full of culture and strong traditions, from the tartan clans to the Scottish culinary take this opportunity to discover this magnificent country. |
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Museum & Monuments
| - The British Golf Museum (St Andrews) | |||
| - St Andrews Cathedral |
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| - St Andrews Museum | |||
| - Museum of the University of St Andrews (MUSA) | |||
| - The National Monument (Edinburgh) |
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| - Nelson´s Monument (Edinburgh) | |||
| - The Scott Monument (Edinburgh) | |||
| - Museum of Edinburgh |
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| - National Galleries of Scotland (Edinburgh) | |||
| - The Royal Yacht Britannia (Edinburgh) | |||
| -Whisky Museum (Edinburgh) | |||
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There are thousands of historic sites and monuments in Scotland from the Neolithic age to the development of the modern world. |
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Outdoor Activities & Scenary
| - Walking |
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| - Biking | |||
| - Canoeing | |||
| - Clay Shooting | |||
| - Fishing | |||
| - Horse Riding | |||
| - Archery | |||
| - Off Road Driving & Quad Bike | |||
| - Falconry | |||
| - Hiking | |||
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All year round Scotland offers a wide range of superb outdoor activities in each region of the country such as fishing, clay shooting, walking, cycling, riding, off-road with range rovers, wildlife observation etc... |
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Spa
| - Fairmont St Andrews |
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| - The Old Course Hotel | |||
| - Balmoral Hotel | |||
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Leave behind the effects of stress of your daily routine or recover from the shock or trauma of extensive exercise…..especially after a round of golf. |
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Conditions:
- Offer valid for any trip between 1st of April to 31st of October 2012 for 2 golfers minimum on a double/twin room with Scottish breakfast.
- For the Old Course, we will enter you in the ballot system the day before your tee time: if successful, you will have to pay £140 directly, approximately 165 euros to the starter. We will organize another golf course or another activity if you are unsuccessful. A handicap of 24 maximum for men and 36 for women is required.
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