Incredible natural landscapes, looming medieval castles, vast lochs and the world’s finest malt whiskey; Scotland is a playground of beauty and wonder with delights for every visitor, but for the adventurous golfer there is simply nowhere more spectacular.

The unquestionable home of golf, this rugged, breathtaking coastline is where you’ll find the best links on the planet, with golf’s history intrinsically linked to the famous names that have created bucket-list golf destinations across the country.

Most famous of all is St Andrews, the Mecca of golf. Between the Scottish town’s medieval ruins and idyllic white sands lies the oldest and most iconic golf course in the world, designed by Old Tom Morris. The prospect of taking on the infamous Hell Bunker and crossing the Swilcan Bridge when playing The Old Course, host of the Open on 30 occasions, is nirvana for any serious golfer. As is the chance to play at Carnoustie, dubbed ‘Golf’s Greatest Test’ by the inimitable Walter Hagen.

As well as exuding golf heritage, Scotland is also home to more contemporary courses, all of which are just as extraordinary. Dumbarnie Links, which opened for play in 2020, occupies some of the most revered links turf in the world, and features holes which play directly towards panoramic views of the Firth of Forth’s glorious expanse.

If you can manage to drag yourself away from the golf course, then touring the world-famous Scottish whiskey distilleries or walking around one of its majestic lochs isn’t a bad respite. Unwind after a day of golfing, hiking or sightseeing at some of the oldest and most luxurious hotels in the UK, invariably of five-star quality.

For the golfing adventure of a lifetime, there is nowhere better than Scotland.