Golfing Region Scotland

Travel information at a glance - Golf travel Scotland

• Golfing in Scotland - golf courses, hotels, green fees
• The best time to travel to Scotland for golf trips
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Golf in Scotland - golf courses, golf hotels, green fees

Golf vacation in Scotland

Scotland - the relatively small country in north-western Europe consists of the northern third of Great Britain and several islands and archipelagos. The entire country is part of the United Kingdom and is relatively sparsely populated. There are three main regions: In addition to the Central Lowlands and the Southern Uplands, there are the famous Highlands, which exert a very special magic. Scotland is home to Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Great Britain at 1344 meters.

Tourism plays a major role in this unique country. For golfers in particular, the opportunity to visit the motherland of their sport is an incentive, as golf in Scotland is a tradition in its purest form. The history of golf goes back centuries.

Golf trips to Scotland - discover the origins of the game

There is historical evidence that golf has been played in Scotland since the Middle Ages. Holland and Scotland argue about being the inventors of golf. However, even renowned historians believe that this question can never be fully resolved. However, there is a tendency to recognize Scotland as the home of golf. There is evidence that golf has been played and lovingly cultivated in Scotland since 1457. As a result, keen golfers and beginners alike will find a wide range of golf courses to suit all abilities. In Scotland, golf enjoys a reputation as a popular leisure activity. Followers of this extremely popular sport in Scotland come from all walks of life and all age groups. Golf is almost a national sport there. Consequently, the Scots are second to none when it comes to the number of golf courses. Nowhere else in the world are there so many golf courses in relation to the population density. There are over 550 golf courses in this northern European country. Traditional courses such as Scotland's oldest golf club, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, can be found here as well as the Edinburgh Meadows, where anyone can play a round of golf for free.

Scotland is also a popular destination for golf tournaments among golf professionals

It goes without saying that Scotland is a preferred destination for golf trips. The selection of courses in absolutely fantastic locations is a special treat. Scotland is also popular with professionals. After South Africa, Scotland currently hosts the second most professional tournaments on the European Tour with four. In 2014, Scotland also hosted the Ryder Cup in Gleneagles, the most prestigious competition in golf between the USA and Europe. At the time, Europe was successful with 16.5 to 11.5 points - it was the third victory in a row. On the European Tour, the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland is one of the highlights of the season.

The best time to travel to Scotland for golf trips

Best time to travel to Scotland: summer

Every vacationer wants good weather, which usually means sunshine. The climate in Scotland is temperate, but the location in the far north must be taken into account. It is always a little cooler there than in the rest of the UK, even if the west is spoiled by the Gulf Stream. The best time to visit is therefore in the summer months. The weather is extremely changeable, but this has the advantage that there are no long periods of bad weather. True to the motto that there is no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing, you should pack a rain jacket even in summer and be prepared for anything.

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Culinary specialties

Scotland is not exactly known as a country of culinary refinements, but there are typical Scottish specialties that you should have tasted. However, not everyone can make friends with the national dish haggis - that's up to you. What is certain is that it tastes much better than the list of offal would suggest. The same applies to porridge, the traditional oatmeal. The fish dishes on the coast are legendary, and lobster in particular is a delicacy. And what would Scotland be without its whisky - after all, it is this wonderful country's best-known export.

Money in Scotland

The national currency in Scotland is the pound sterling. However, the banks are allowed to print their own banknotes, so that there is a colorful variety of Scottish pound notes. These means of payment are accepted everywhere in Scotland, just like the notes used in England, for example. Conversely, however, you cannot pay with Scottish banknotes in England. Cashless payments are widely used in Scotland. It is important to know that you can only withdraw money from ATMs with a debit card. A credit card must be used to pay in stores.

Arrival & traffic

In Scotland, as in the whole of the United Kingdom, left-hand traffic prevails. You can travel to Scotland by ferry, train or plane. The capital Edinburgh and Scotland's largest city, Glasgow, are among the preferred destinations.

Historically, there are three official languages in Scotland: English, Scottish Gaelic and Scots. However, you can get by anywhere with English. As the United Kingdom and therefore Scotland are (still) part of the EU, EU citizens only need a valid identity card to enter the country.

Other special features of Scotland

No special vaccinations are required. Vaccinations against hepatitis B and meningococcal meningitis are recommended. Effective mosquito repellent is a must in your luggage.