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Transportation for 8 days of your trip (Day 4-11 in the itineary below) would be in a luxury van, with a full-time* driver who would act as your assistant. Cloud 9’s drivers offer welcoming hospitality along with local knowledge and can be invaluable components of a successful trip.

*per UK regulations, driver available for approximately 10 hours of driving each day (hours are estimated and subject to change based on itinerary specifics)

Transportation during your first 3 days in Scotland would be via point-to-point transfers, including a group airport transfer upon arrival and transfers for the golfers to and from Gullane and North Berwick.

Once in St. Andrews, we would also include a private guided sightseeing tour (Day 13 below) and a final departure transfer to the Edinburgh Airport. Included would be up to 7 hours touring with a driver/tour guide, who can tailor the tour to the group’s preferences.

Note that you would not have a vehicle available for additional transportation (sightseeing, etc.) on any of these days and no transportation at all has been included on Day 12 (free day in St. Andrews). However, we would be happy to arrange additional transportation for an added cost.

Ten Place Hill Hotel is a 4-star hotel located in Hill Square in Edinburgh’s Old Town. The hotel is actually owned by the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh and any profits actually go towards training surgeons worldwide. 129 modern and bright rooms are offered across a variety of levels, while the elegant restaurant and wine bar and gym enhance the experience. Most important, though, is the locations: just minutes from some of the city’s best attractions including the Royal Mile.

*today’s pricing includes Superior Double rooms 

Scotland’s largest and capital city is a visually stunning and fascinating place. Start at Edinburgh Castle and wander down the cobbled streets of the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Along the way you’ll see and experience all that makes the city special, including the Scotch Whisky Experience, Real Mary Kings Close, St. Giles Cathedral, Greyfriars Kirkyard, the National Museum of Scotland and so much more.

Located along the Firth of Forth with views out to Bass Rock and beyond, North Berwick is a glorious place to play golf. In addition to the scenery, it’s the character of the “West Links” that has the course among the World’s 100 best. The “Redan” 15th is perhaps the club’s most famous hole, but the 13th, with a stone wall that guards the front of the green, is definitely the most memorable.

Perhaps Scotland’s most haunted castle, Glamis Castle is set in the beautiful countryside of Angus and has been the ancestral seat to the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne since 1372. Extensive gardens in the shadows of fairytale towers and ghostly chambers steeped in history highlight an alluring and informative visitor experience.

The Marcliffe Hotel is a 5-star hotel located in the leafy suburbs 15 minutes west of Aberdeen. The property is a passion project of dedicated owner Stewart Spence and he leaves no stone unturned to ensure a luxurious experience for visiting guests: stylish rooms and common areas full of character, fine-dining at the Conservatory Restaurant, an extensive wine and whisky list, a relaxing spa, and outstanding, friendly service that keeps guests coming back year after year.

*today’s pricing includes Superior Double rooms

Peterhead’s Craigewan Links dates to the 19th century and seemingly little earth was moved before or after Willie Park Jr. and Archie Simpson routed the layout over a century ago. Visitors cross over the River Ugie via footbridge to reach the clubhouse and 1st tee, before continuing for 9 holes down and 9 holes back along the dramatic North Sea Coast.

Aberdeenshire, Scotland’s Castle Country, has more castles per square mile than any other part of the country. A day along “Castle Trail” might work north from the cliff-top Dunnottar Castle to any number of popular castles (Drum, Crathes, Fraser and Fyvie, Slains).

The club’s championship Balgownie Course shares a lot of the same attributes as Scotland’s more famous Open hosts and itself hosted both the Senior Open and Scottish Open. It’s a historic members club, one of the oldest in Scotland, and the history is palpable in the venerable old clubhouse. The demanding course itself is obviously the main attraction though, and many have suggested the front nine, which plays closest to the North Sea through imposing dunes, is the best in Scotland.

Once Scotland’s capital, Stirling is home to the world-famous Wallace Monument and a namesake castle, one of Scotland’s most important castles. Visitors can climb the monument, which commemorates the life of Sir William Wallace, and tour the castle grounds to lean about the rich history of one of Scotland’s most important cities.

The Marine Troon is a 5-star hotel in Ayrshire, located on the beautiful coastline with bespoke views over the Royal Troon Golf club and across to the Isle of Arran. Built-in 1894, The Marine Hotel was designed by notable Glaswegian architects Salmon and Gillespie and is a significant landmark in Troon. Now newly refurbished, the hotel features subtle Scottish themes, fabrics and textures all laced with the history of our building and surrounding area.

*today’s pricing includes Marine King rooms

A day of sightseeing in Ayrshire likely starts with Culzean Castle, one of Scotland’s most visually stunning clifftop castles which is filled with treasures and rises above beaches, gardens and mysterious caves that guests can explore. Also nearby are the Burns Museum and Cottage, which honors the birthplace of Scotland’s favorite son – poet Robert Burns, and of course the A.D. Rattray Distillery, where you can end the day with a wee dram.

Essentially a stepchild of neighboring Prestwick in its beginning, its Royal Troon’s Old Course that casts a shadow these days. The eight-time Open host is especially memorable (and tough!) around the turn. After you try to hit the “Postage Stamp” green at the 8th and attempt to find the fairway on the “Railway” 11th, you will wonder how its possible that Henrik Stenson shot 20 under at the 2016 Open.

The Fairmont St. Andrews is a 5-star resort hotel just a few miles down the North Sea coast from St. Andrews. The resort is set on a 520 acre estate with stunning cliff top views, and is big and bold, with a spa, multiple bars and restaurants, over 200 guest rooms with luxurious Scottish accents, and two championship golf courses that overlook the town and St. Andrews Bay. The breathtaking yet tranquil setting coupled with outstanding and attentive service make the Fairmont guest experience one of the finest near the Home of Golf.

*today’s pricing includes Fairmont King rooms OR Deluxe Sea View rooms

The Fairmont St. Andrews is the realization of a dream for entrepreneur Don Panoz, who envisioned a luxury golf resort near the Home of Golf when purchased 540 acres overlooking the North Sea just down the road from St. Andrews. The resort’s Kittocks Course, formerly know as the Delvin, encapsulates Scottish links style golf with large rolling greens and undulating fairways and the sea views are breath-taking amidst the backdrop of the Home of Golf.

The coast of Fife is lined with quaint, historic fishing villages that offer dynamic views across the Firth of Forth as well as a look into the area’s past. Popular stops include Anstruther, home of the Scottish Fisheries Museum, Crail, Pittenweem, St. Monans, and Elie & Earlsferry, and visitors can explore the charming and colorful towns, plus eat some of the best fish and chips in Scotland!

*today’s pricing includes 7-hour sightseeing tour for 4 non-golfers

*pricing based on 4 participants traveling in September, 2027  

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