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A tour for September 2007, taking in some of the very best courses in Scotland, mixed with a wee bit of sightseeing and a real taste of our National Drink; WHISKY. It's all here in this once in a lifetime tour, just waiting for you! Welcome to Scotland! Cued Mile Failte.

Arrive into Scotland 17th September; EDINBURGH airport, where Paul McLean of mcleanscotland and our driver Dougie will be waiting to meet and greet you. Store all golf clubs and luggage aboard mini coach. We will not be able to check into our Turnberry hotel until after 2pm, so a city tour of Glasgow will be taken. Scotland’s largest city, we have ample time to stop for an early lunch in either a local pub or restaurant. Around 1pm we shall drive south to Turnberry, staying at the Westin Turnberry Resort Hotel. Time to relax and unwind, the remainder of the day is free. Perhaps enjoy an evening drink with your tour manager? The Westin Turnberry Resort, enjoys a spectacular coastal setting with breathtaking views of Isle of Arran, Ailsa Craig and the Irish Sea. World-class golf on your doorstep but it’s not only the world’s best that can enjoy a round here. Guests benefit from preferential tee times on both the Ailsa and the superb championship course, the Kintyre.

18 September. Today Paul will leave you to enjoy 2 two rounds of golf (one per course) at the Royal Troon. Tee off @ 09.50 and 14.50 The remainder of the day is free time to enjoy the Resort. The bar and lounge at the hotel are shown below and the course!

19 September. Golf today will be at Turnberry, tee off @ 09.30 and 15.03.. Our coach and manager will be there for you, transferring you from the hotel to the course and return. Whilst at the Turnberry Hotel, evening dinners can be taken at the hotel (own expense) or a trip into town to a restaurant or local pub can be arranged. In the local area there are many bars with a golf theme to visit. Transport can also be arranged. Shown right; Troon Golf Course.

20 September. Our coach and tour manager will take you on an easy drive through Scotland heading to the Capital of Golf; St Andrews then check into the Fairmont at St Andrews Bay. Designed with comfort and luxury the hotel commands breathtaking panoramic views over the North Sea and the medieval skyline of St Andrews. The two championship courses designed by Sam Torrance, Gene Sarazan and Bruce Devlin will provide many a memorable moment if time allows for a round at this hotel.

21 September. Today you play Kingsbarns @ 09.50 Kingsbarns Golf Links (above) is a tribute to its' rich Scottish links heritage. Spend some time here before returning to St Andrews where free time is available for the remainder of the afternoon/evening. Why not visit the Old Course Hotel for a drink? It has an excellent authentic Scottish pub joined to the hotel, or visit the Golf Museum. Alternatively maybe a round on the hotel course if time (not included). Overnight at the Fairmont at St Andrews Bay

22 September. Today we head out to Letham Grange Old Course, tee off @ 11.20 widely acclaimed as one of the premier courses in Scotland. Known as “The Augusta of the North” set in the grounds of an old mansion house. After the golf we shall return to St Andrews via Broughty Ferry. Once a quaint fishing town, still with it’s harbour, We dine privately with a drink or two, stay a wee bit longer and enjoy the local pub of Liz and Paul in the 'Ferry. This is where Liz lives, the Ferry not the pub! Overnight at the Fairmont at St Andrews Bay

23 September. Mid morning we depart St Andrews for Edinburgh (above). Paul will accompany you to our private whisky club in Edinburgh, where a tasting has been arranged. Superb surroundings in this club; big leather sofas, roaring fire, big newspapers, the club has no other function other than offering the “water of life”. Whilst you are enjoying a malt or three, we will forward your luggage to the hotel in Edinburgh to await your arrival. After the whisky tasting we will transfer you to the hotel. Dinner is on your own this evening. Our suggestion would be the Dome. Overnight at the Dalmahoy Marriott Hotel.

24 September. Enjoy a good round of golf today at North Berwick. There are several excellent courses at North Berwick (as shown in photo below left), we will select one of these suitable for your day trip there, much depends on tee times available. Return by coach to Edinburgh for remainder of the day, maybe free time. Overnight at the Dalmahoy Marriott Hotel. WE HAVE PLACED OUR NAME IN THE OLD COURSE BALLOT FOR TODAY.

25 September. A 9am start today as we have added a round of golf into your schedule. Leaving Edinburgh, we bring you to Perth for a round on the Lyndoch Course tee time 10.27 (above right) at the Murrayshall Club. Just a wee bit extra golf for you! Immediately after the golf, we take you to Crieff and a whisky tasting at the Famous Grouse whisky distillery (below). Here we have arranged a tour and special whisky tasting – 5 excellent whiskies. An enjoyable day of whisky and golf. On our return to Edinburgh we will stop in Perth at a the Foundry Bar for a pub meal (included in the cost) with Paul, then mix with a couple of the locals and enjoy some more whisky and beer – the pub has a huge collection of both, before a final return to Edinburgh and the Dalmahoy Marriott Hotel.

26 September A final day of golf. today it's Craigielaw (which in our opinion is better than Berwick), a top championship course. Overnight at the Dalmahoy Marriott Hotel, with a farewell dinner at the hotel. WE HAVE PLACED OUR NAME IN THE OLD COURSE BALLOT FOR TODAY.

27 September Transfer to Edinburgh airport this morning in time for your flight homeward. Haste ye back!

PLEASE NOTE; there are NO caddies or carts included in this tour. These can be arranged at an extra charge. The Old Course ballot will not be known until the day before after 4pm, if we are successful we will exchange courses that day.

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