Prefer characterful courses beyond Scotland's headline names
14 Nights · 7 Rounds · Premium Inclusions
Scotland's Hidden Gems Collection
From £7,290 per person
- 14 Nights Accommodation
- 8 Rounds Of Golf
- St Andrews, The Highlands, Edinburgh Region
- Private Transfers With Driver With Driver
- Scottish Breakfasts Daily
- 24/7 Support During Your Stay
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ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND
Beyond the Famous Names
A Different Side of Scottish Golf
The familiar Scottish bases remain, but the golf looks elsewhere, selecting seven courses whose histories, coastlines, and local character reward a longer look. Dunbar and Kilspindie lead into Crail and Lundin before three northern rounds carry the collection deeper into the Highlands.
Fairmont St Andrews
Luxury Stay
Suited for
Particularly suited to golfers who
6 criteria matched
Enjoy longer stays with fewer hotel changes
Value historic clubs with individual identities
Want coastal links and Highland variety
Appreciate cultural days between golf rounds
Have already played Scotland's better-known courses
Championship Courses
Tee times at the world's most respected links and parkland courses, secured and coordinated for your group.
Where You'll Stay
Hand-selected hotels and lodges chosen for comfort, location, and service after your round.
Included Extras
Thoughtfully included experiences and benefits to make your golf journey exceptional.
- Private guided Glamis Castle tour with bagpiper welcome
- Private guided Edinburgh city tour
- Private guided Glenmorangie Distillery tour
- 10% discount voucher at Auchterlonies
- 10% discount voucher at St Andrews Golf Company
- Curated list of recommended restaurants and pubs
- Dedicated support 7 days a week
A Sample Itinerary
Each day is planned with precision — championship golf, refined accommodation, and seamless transfers.
Day 1
Arrival by the Firth of Forth
Arrive at Edinburgh Airport for your chauffeur transfer to Marine North Berwick, where four nights begin in a superior double room with sea view.
Settle in beside the Firth of Forth and keep the evening unhurried before golf begins tomorrow.
Day 2
Dunbar Opens Scotland's Hidden Gems Collection
Begin the hidden gems hunt at Dunbar, a historic links course on the East Lothian coast, for the first round of the golf experience.
After play, return to Marine North Berwick and spend another evening beside the Firth of Forth.
Day 3
A Private Day Exploring Edinburgh With Your Guide
Trade golf for a private guided day in Edinburgh, travelling from North Berwick into Scotland's capital with your chauffeur.
Spend the day exploring the city with your guide before returning to Marine North Berwick for the evening. Should you wish to add another round of golf or a local experience on this day, Kinfern can arrange this for you.
Day 4
Kilspindie Links Before the Move to St Andrews
Play Kilspindie beside Aberlady Bay, where a traditional links setting brings a quieter East Lothian character to the collection.
After the round, return to Marine North Berwick for the final evening of your four-night stay.
Day 5
Sea Views Begin the St Andrews Stay
Check out from Marine North Berwick and travel by chauffeur to Fairmont St Andrews, beginning five nights in a superior double room with sea view.
Your Auchterlonies and St Andrews Golf Company discount vouchers are also introduced on arrival, ready to use during your St Andrews stay. Should you wish to add another round of golf or a local experience on this day, Kinfern can arrange this for you.
Day 6
Crail Balcomie and the Old Course Ballot
Play Balcomie Links at Crail, where much of today's course was laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1895.
Your Old Course Ballot entry is also submitted today for a potential tee time on Day 8, with results published two days before play.
Day 7
A Slower Day Above the North Sea
Enjoy a day without scheduled golf at Fairmont St Andrews, giving the five-night stay room to breathe between included rounds.
The resort's cliff-top North Sea setting provides an easy base for a slower day before tomorrow's conditional Old Course opportunity. Should you wish to add another round of golf or a local experience on this day, Kinfern can arrange this for you.
Day 8
Old Course Ballot Day With Room to Adapt
This day remains deliberately open around your Old Course ballot. If successful, your allocated tee time brings the Old Course into the week.
If unsuccessful, Kinfern can arrange alternative golf or a non-golf experience, preserving flexibility without presenting a conditional round as confirmed.
Day 9
Lundin Closes the St Andrews Golf
Play Lundin, where the opening five and closing four holes follow classic links ground, with nine James Braid-designed holes between them.
Return to Fairmont St Andrews after the round for the final evening of your five-night stay.
Day 10
Glamis Castle on the Journey North
Leave Fairmont St Andrews and journey north with a private guided visit to Glamis Castle that includes a bagpiper welcome.
After the castle tour, continue by chauffeur to Inverness and begin five nights at The Kingsclub of The Kingsmills Hotel. Should you wish to add another round of golf or a local experience on this day, Kinfern can arrange this for you.
Day 11
Boat of Garten Opens the Highland Golf
Travel south-east from Inverness to Boat of Garten, where James Braid's 18-hole course brings an inland Highland setting to the collection.
After the round, return to The Kingsclub for another relaxed evening before the final two golf days.
Day 12
A Slower Day From Your Inverness Base
Enjoy a full day without scheduled golf from your Inverness base, giving the final Highland stretch a gentler pace.
With no included activity today, the time remains open for rest or independent plans before golf resumes tomorrow. Should you wish to add another round of golf or a local experience on this day, Kinfern can arrange this for you.
Day 13
Fortrose and Rosemarkie Beside the Moray Firth
Travel from Inverness to Fortrose & Rosemarkie on the Chanonry Peninsula, where the links overlooks the Moray Firth.
After the round, return to The Kingsclub for the penultimate evening of your five-night Highland stay near Inverness.
Day 14
Brora Links and a Glenmorangie Finale
Head north to Brora for the final guaranteed round, playing a traditional links course shaped by James Braid beside the sea.
Afterwards, continue to Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain for your private guided tour before returning to Inverness.
Day 15
A Final Morning Before Edinburgh Departure
After breakfast, check out from The Kingsclub and meet your chauffeur for the journey south to Edinburgh Airport.
With fourteen nights and seven guaranteed rounds complete, the final day is reserved for your onward international departure.
Important information
Everything you need to know to plan your perfect golf experience
Travel Dates & Availability
- The main travel season runs from 1 April to 31 October.
- Special rates may apply between October and April.
- Accommodation, tee times, and transport are subject to availability at booking.
Pricing & Accommodation
- Price per golfer is based on four golfers sharing double rooms.
- Single rooms are available on request, subject to a supplement.
What's Not Included
- Flights, even when arranged by Kinfern.
- Lunches, dinners, and caddie fees unless stated otherwise.
- Personal expenses.
- Recommended activities unless stated as included.
- Travel insurance.
Customising Your Golf Experience
- Additional golf, accommodation upgrades, flights, and local experiences can be arranged on request.
- Vehicle options can be adjusted to suit group size and travel requirements.
Begin Your Journey
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