NEW! Old Head Golf Links Photo Gallery

NEW! We are excited to inform you of the newest addition to our PerryGolf Galleries – Old Head Golf Club. These incredible photographs have been taken by Aidan Bradley, a leading golf course photography specialist in the world.

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NEW! The Old Course at St Andrews PHOTO GALLERY

NEW! We are excited to inform you of the newest addition to our PerryGolf Galleries – The Old Course at St Andrews.  These incredible photographs have been taken by Russell Kirk, a leading golf course photography specialist in the world.

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Wildings Restaurant in the West of Scotland

I am often asked for dining suggestions from groups before they travel to the West coast of Scotland.  Here is my personal number one suggestion for anybody travelling or thinking of going to the Ayrshire Coast.

Wildings Hotel & Restaurant is a fantastic place to eat and is no more than a 5 minute drive (1mile) from the magnificent Turnberry Resort, home of the famous Ailsa Course.  Situated in the small harbour village of Maidens, this is a well run family business and is rumoured to be one of Tom Watson’s favourite haunts when the Open comes to town.

Wildings Restaurant
Wildings Restaurant

The menu has a strong French influence and sources some of the areas finest produce; whether this is from the local countryside or the ever-present sea.  In my opinion, it’s well worth a visit if you’re a seafood lover like myself or if you just fancy a decent steak.

My friendly advice to all is to book in advance of your trip in order to avoid disappointment!

By Jonny Ferguson.  Jonny has been with PerryGolf for over 2 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.

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Thanksgiving at Turnberry, Scotland

Following the vast transformations that took place at the Turnberry Resort prior to the British Open this year, the UK office staff were thoroughly looking forward to witnessing the new-look 5-star resort having been invited to spent Thanksgiving at the hotel.

As we walked up to the hotel, the immediate crisp white of the painted benches, the hotel-front and the re-landscaped car-parking area was clear. Walking through the rotating front door into the refurbished reception area you are now faced with a breath-taking sea-view directly through a newly-appointed glass wall.

For those of you who have had the pleasure of staying at Turnberry, you may remember the lounge to the right-hand side? Well this is now the Ailsa Bar & Lounge which sports a funky and sleek design and continues to showcase the panoramic views over the links and out to the Irish Sea.

The PerryGolf team on the Ailsa Course at Turnberry
The PerryGolf team on the Ailsa Course at Turnberry

As the ladies in our office are non-golfers, we were more than happy to spend the afternoon in the Spa while the golfers took to the Ailsa Course on what was a bright (but rather chilly) November day. The Spa itself has not been included in the refurbishment but remains a perfect area to relax before a treatment with one of the excellent therapists (or after a gruelling round of golf). I opted for the Aromatherapy massage which allowed me to select which oil I preferred from the ESPA product range – as it was mid-afternoon, I decided to go for the invigorating scent! My therapist Jennifer was excellent and asked many questions (including the degree of pressure I would prefer) before beginning the treatment in order to provide a very personalised experience.

Turnberry Bathroom
Turnberry Bathroom

After a stint in the sauna, the group met up in the private dining area of the Grand Tea Lounge for afternoon tea where we were offered a choice of around thirty teas by the tea sommelier. Should you wish to opt for something a little stronger, there is a choice of champagne which can accompany the platter of delicious finger sandwiches, pastries and cakes. This was a fantastic way to set us up for the rest of the afternoon allowing us to then continue on to the fabulous newly refurbished rooms to relax and refresh before dinner (I will revert back to dinner later as it certainly requires some further depiction).

The décor in the new rooms bestows a very clean, sleek look with dark and white contrasts; the starkness being broken up and softened using greys and lilacs or understated greens and yellows which maintain the cool, airy feel to the rooms. The bathrooms have a marvellous free-standing bath with separate cubicles for both the shower and toilet which continues the sharp, clean look of the bedroom.

Next we were invited to dine in the 1906 restaurant where, firstly, we were taken into the kitchen area to have a chat with the chefs! Turnberry now have a Chef’s Tablewhich can accommodate up to 10 guests and is located directly next to the open kitchen. The chefs encourage guests to wander around the kitchen, interacting with the staff, tasting dishes, and picking up some new cooking techniques along the way. The restaurant’s menu changes with the seasons offering a unique experience for every group that dines at the table. Back in the main restaurant, we were presented with a feast – not the traditional Thanksgiving turkey I have to add – but an arrayed and classical menu ranging from chateau brignon to fresh seafood to suit every taste.

Colin Dalgleish & Yvonne Shaw at the Chef's Table
Colin Dalgleish & Yvonne Shaw at the Chef's Table
The PerryGolf team dining in the 1906 Restaurant
The PerryGolf team dining in the 1906 Restaurant

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the new-look Turnberry Resort and my only wish is that every Thanksgiving could be spent in such luxurious surroundings.

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