The following video will make for some interesting viewing for anyone who plans on travelling (or who has travelled in the past) to Scotland for golf. Caddies can play a big part during your visit and they definitely enhance the experience when playing some of the toughest links courses around. This docu-film gives you some insight into some of the characters you may meet on your travels.
By Gary Sheppard. Gary has been with PerryGolf for over 4 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.
The new Robert Burns Birthplace Museum opened in late January as part of the ‘Burns weekend’ and just prior to Burns Night on the 25th of January; the bard’s birthday. The new museum is in Alloway, adjacent to the other Burns sites – the Burns Monument, Burns Cottage, Auld Brig O’Doon and Auld Kirk – and they are linked by Poet’s Path, a pedestrian walkway. Alloway is a short distance from Turnberry and Troon and is definitely a worthwhile break from golf.
Robert Burns died in 1796 and is regarded by many as Scotland’s finest poet, so it was fitting that the museum should be opened by the present Makar (national poet), Liz Lochhead.
Burns Suppers will be held all over the world this week, wherever Scots or followers of the poet are together. The first Burns Supper was held by his friends in 1797 on the anniversary of his death and although the date has moved to the anniversary of his birth, it has become a national custom ever since. The meal consists of soup, followed by haggis, neeps (mashed turnip) and tatties (mashed potato) and the highly-flavoured savoury pudding is ceremoniously piped into the dining hall. The host, or a chosen speaker, will “address the haggis” through a traditional poem before plunging in a dirk (dagger) at the appropriate line.
Toasts are, of course, made with whisky!
By Yvonne Shaw. Yvonne has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is a member of our admin team.
I have learned with interest this week that Kinloch Lodge, on the beautiful island of Skye, has retained its Michelin star for 2011.
For those not aware, Skye is located off the west coast of Scotland and is famous thanks to the “Skye Boat Song” about Bonnie Prince Charlie fleeing there after the battle of Culloden in 1746. Skye offers some stunning scenery as well as a wealth of history…and with the Talisker Distillery also located on the island, it makes a great stop on any tour of Scotland. Now with its Michelin star, one of the highest awards in fine cuisine, a stay at Kinloch Lodge would really put the finishing touch to a trip.
You can see further details of Kinloch Lodge by clicking here.
By Alastair Niven. Alastair has been with PerryGolf for over 9 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.
Bordeaux in France is a popular area for golf, wine and food.
Les Sources de Caudalie is a luxury hotel located in the heart of renowned vineyards and offers an interesting spa treatment for those seeking something a little different; “Vinotherapie”. This original and exclusive skin care is based on a combination of hot natural water and the health and beauty enhancing properties of grapes and wines. Treatments include red wine bath, barrel bath, exhilarating massages, wine and honey wrap, water jet shower, spa bath with jet stream and Turkish bath and these can be incorporated into your tour cost. The perfect way to pass the day and relax during your vacation.
By Denise McKee. Denise has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is responsible for our Mediterranean programs.
We often receive requests from clients to experience a stay at a castle when travelling to Ireland and Scotland. Due to logistics it is not always possible to stay in a castle every night during your golfing vacation, but it is certainly feasible to include a night or two in your itinerary. In Ireland, Ashford Castle is the ideal location when playing Connemara Golf Club; it has recently has been voted ‘Top Resort in Ireland’ in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2011 Gold List, and one of the top hotels in Ireland in Travel & Leisure’s 2011 World’s Best Awards.
Click here to review an article on the awards.
By Denise McKee. Denise has been with PerryGolf for over 10 years and is a member of our admin team.
