Trip Highlights
- Cruden Bay, ranked among the World's Top 100 Courses
- Royal Aberdeen, ranked among the World's Top 100 Courses
- Trump International Golf Links, ranked among the World's Top 100 Courses
- Royal Dornoch, ranked among the World's Top 100 Courses
- Cabot Highlands - Castle Stuart & Tom Doak's Old Petty
- The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa, 5-star lodging
- Kingsmills Hotel, 4-star lodging
Itinerary
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Day 1
This evening depart the United States.
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Day 2 Royal Aberdeen
On arrival at the Aberdeen or Edinburgh Airport you will be met by PerryGolf personnel who will assist you with your luggage and transfer to your transportation.
Your preferred arrival & departure airport options are dependent on your personal preferences. The closest airport to your first hotel/golf course is listed first. Some airports have direct transatlantic flights from US cities while others only offer service with connections through European hub cities. Our air department is available to talk through your air travel options.Play Royal Aberdeen . Founded in 1780, this is the sixth oldest golf club in the world. It has hosted The Senior Open won by Tom Watson and the Scottish Open won by Justin Rose. It is a tale of two nines. The outward holes are recognized as nine of the best pure links in the game. The first plays from beside the clubhouse directly to the North Sea. The next eight run parallel to the shore through a valley of dunes. The inward nine play on high ground where the full force of the wind regularly wreaks havoc. Eighteen is a serious par four requiring two of you best to simply reach the green.
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club, Scotland by LINKS Magazine
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The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa - Superior Room
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Day 3 Cruden Bay
Today play the outstanding Cruden Bay . Those who make their way to the Highlands by way of Aberdeen will not want to miss Cruden Bay. This is an old-fashioned gem of a links with greens and fairways hidden between massive dune, driveable par fours, blind shots and of course gorgeous view of the North Sea. There is evidence that golf started here in the 18th century but it was in 1899 when the original layout by Old Tom Morris and Archie Simpson opened for play at 5,290 yards. The course was redesigned in 1926 which essentially stands today playing with more than an additional 1,000 yards. “Port Erroll”, the 193-yard 4th, played from an elevated tee to an elevated green, will get your attention. Cruden Bay is a regular among the world’s top 100 clubs.
WEBCAST - A Greenside Chat: "The Story of an Authentic Scottish Golf Club" ~ Cruden Bay Golf Club
Cruden Bay Golf Club, Scotland by LINKS Magazine
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The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa - Superior Room
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Day 4 Trump International - Old Course
Today play the Trump International Golf Links . Imagine Dr. Martin Hawtree’s delight, the third generation golf course architect with many achievement to his credit including his service as the R&A’s go-to for modifying Open venues, when he was chosen to design the newest American-inspired golf course in Scotland this century along a spectacular 3-mile stretch of North Sea coastline with almost unlimited resources. Trump International Golf Links may represent his finest hour. The round combines high ground with striking views before descending into secluded valleys between monstrous dunes. There are five tees on every hole, except the two that have seven. There are eighteen fully revetted bunkers on the 18th! It is a sight to behold.
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The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa - Superior Room
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Day 5 Cabot Highlands - Castle Stuart
Today play Cabot Highlands - Castle Stuart . Once Kingsbarns opened, developer Mark Parsinen began his search for an encore. He found it in the Highlands overlooking the Moray Firth less than ten miles from Inverness where he and Gil Hanse fashioned another modern links classic. The first three holes on each nine run away from the clubhouse and along the water. The remaining six on each side play on top of the escarpment offering spectacular views on your way back to the exceptional clubhouse. Castle Stuart is a true links course in every sense with revetted natural bunkers, waste bunkers, rumpled fairways and run-up greens. This three-time host to the Scottish Open complements any visit to the Highlands.
Click here for the golf course IMAGE GALLERYKingsmills Hotel - Classic Room
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Day 6 Royal Dornoch
Golf today on Royal Dornoch . An hour north of Inverness, along a crescent shaped stretch of the Dornoch Firth is a narrow strip of softly contoured dune land rising on two distinctive levels, providing just enough room for fairways framed by heather and gorse. It is here where Royal Dornoch was founded in 1877. Old Tom Morris extended the layout to 18 holes in 1886 which has been modified over the years to produce a layout consistently ranked today among the world’s top 20. MacKenzie & Ebert improved four holes and built a new 7th. The club was Donald Ross’ famous inspiration for raised, domed greens. A very limited supply of golf carts are available for hire. Certain restrictions may apply, please advise your Golf Travel Specialist.
WEBCAST - A Greenside Chat: "The Story of Royal Dornoch" ~ Neil Hampton
Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Scotland by LINKS Magazine
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Kingsmills Hotel - Classic Room
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Day 7 Cabot Highlands - Old Petty
Today play Cabot Highlands - Old Petty . Designed by acclaimed golf architect Tom Doak, it is scheduled to officially open in 2026. Old Petty is an authentic celebration of Inverness’s rich history. Doak’s routing threads along a tidal estuary, bringing golfers even closer to the 400-year-old castle, and plays alongside Old Petty Church, which was built in 1839. The course’s logo honours the region’s iconic highland cow (“coo”) and rich colours.
Kingsmills Hotel - Classic Room
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Day 8
Depart the United Kingdom from Inverness or Edinburgh Airport.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Golf Courses
Royal Aberdeen, Aberdeen
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Cruden Bay, Peterhead
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Trump International - Old Course, Aberdeen
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Cabot Highlands - Castle Stuart, Scotland
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Royal Dornoch, Dornoch
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Cabot Highlands - Old Petty, Scotland
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The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa, Aberdeen
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The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa, Aberdeen
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Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness
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Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness
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Self Drive - Mercedes Vito automatic (4 persons)
SELF DRIVE BASIS - THE FOLLOWING RENTAL VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR COSTING
Arnold Clark: Mercedes Vito 9 seater Automatic transmission or similar. Includes Unlimited Mileage, Damage Liability Waiver with Zero Excess Waiver, Sat Nav and Road Fund Tax.
(Please note evening collections and early morning drop off may be subject to additional charges, dependent on airport locations and final requirements).
Transportation upgrade options (VIP Coach with Concierge Driver) may be available. Please contact a Golf Travel Expert to discuss your options. This quote is based on a self-drive tour with rental vehicle.
Inclusions
- Accommodation in hotels listed with room category as detailed in the itinerary. All prices based on double occupancy (sharing rooms) unless otherwise noted.
- Breakfast daily.
- Green fees for all rounds as listed in the itinerary.
- Ground transportation throughout as detailed in the itinerary.
- Assistance of PerryGolf's local office at your destination.
- Local taxes.
Important Information
Caddies: If you request caddies on your Reservation form, PerryGolf will make a request for caddies to each club in advance of your visit. PerryGolf enjoys a fine relationship with many golf clubs, and while each Club will do all they can to provide caddies, they cannot be guaranteed. Caddies are not employed by the clubs themselves or by PerryGolf. If you have requested a Caddie on your Reservation Form and the golf club subsequently provides a caddie or bag carrier you are required to make full payment for their services.
Pricing
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Frequently Asked Questions
To help you decide, we've compiled answers to common questions about our Custom Tours. Curious about itineraries, accommodations, or logistics? Our FAQs cover it all. For personalized advice, our Golf Travel Experts are ready to assist.
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How far in advance should I book a trip to ensure best availability?
Our best advice is to decide on your preferred trip and confirm the dates as soon as possible, for everything is a component of availability. If you are traveling during high season, the golf courses can have significant demand and sooner we are able to submit your groups request for tee times and similarly to the hotels, the likelihood of securing your exact, preferred schedule is enhanced.
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What is the optimum size of a group?
Every group has different dynamics but we believe that groups of 8 travelers are more preferred, for two reasons; (1) a group of 8 people remains small enough that everyone can interact with each other easily and (2) in terms of access to golf tee times and hotel arrangements we have found this size of group to be the easiest to accommodate. Of course, we are delighted to assist with groups of 2 to 150 travelers.
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When is the best time to travel?
It varies by destination. High season (for golf) is as follows;
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Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, France & Italy
April – October.
During the summer season you will enjoy the best possible chance of good weather. However Britain does experience changeable, unpredictable weather year round and it is therefore best to anticipate.
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New Zealand & Australia
September – April
Peak season is December - February/March
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Spain, Portugal & South Africa
January - December
South Africa is attractive all year round. Many prefer to visit from October - March. The summer months in the south of Spain and Portugal can be very hot and the condition of the courses deteriorates. Therefore the peak seasons in Spain and Portugal would be April – June & September – November.
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Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, France & Italy
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What forms of payment do you accept?
Checks, MasterCard, VISA or wire transfer/ACH
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Do I need travel insurance?
We strongly suggest and offer an attractive travel protection program. This information is described on the reservations forms.
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When will I receive final travel information?
We ordinarily distribute final travel information 21 days in advance of departure. This includes all hotel contact details for your trip along with other pertinent information.
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Can I ship my golf clubs ahead of me to my destination?
If you would prefer to send your golf clubs, and indeed any luggage in advance to your destination to avoid checked baggage hassles, PerryGolf is pleased to recommend Luggage Forward, the leading provider of doorstep to destination luggage delivery to over 200 countries worldwide. Upon your return, Luggage Forward can have your baggage picked up at your hotel, golf course or cruise port and delivered back home (or can send your clubs back if you are staying on to travel but the golfing portion of your trip is done).
As a client of PerryGolf you are entitled to a 10% discount on any Luggage Forward delivery. For price quotes or to book a delivery, visit www.luggageforward.com/perrygolf. To speak with a Forwarding Specialist, please call 866.416.7447 and remember to reference promo code PERRYGOLF when booking over the phone. Luggage Forward recommends booking at least a couple weeks prior to your trip to ensure you receive all available service options.
Please note: In order to complete an international delivery, you will need to provide travel documents as required by customs.
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Can you assist with dinner suggestions?
PerryGolf provides a dining guide with the information you receive in your Final Travel Documents prior to travel.
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