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Package Ideas - North East Scotland

Day 1 - Arrival

Once arriving at either Edinburgh or Glasgow airport, a driver will be waiting for you where you will be picked up and taken to the luxurious hotel via a smooth transfer. Sit back and enjoy the journey as you make your way to your accommodation, with the rest of the day left open for you to settle in at your own pace and ease into the start of your trip.

Day 2 - Royal Aberdeen Golf Club

For the first round of golf, you will be walking into a club with rich history, as Royal Aberdeen was founded in 1780, making it the sixth-oldest golf club in the world. The Balgownie Course is a traditional out-and-back links with an opening nine that runs through dramatic natural dunes close to the North Sea. Narrow rolling fairways, thick rough and strong coastal winds demand accurate driving, while the smaller greens place considerable importance on approach play. Ranked 17th in Scotland, Balgownie has built a reputation as one of Scotland's finest championship links courses. After your round, make your way to the traditional clubhouse overlooking the opening hole and the North Sea, where you can enjoy a well-earned meal or drink in warm and welcoming surroundings while reflecting on a memorable opening round.

Day 3 - Trump International Old Course

Today you will witness the beauty of Trump International Golf Club, prepare to be blown away by the panoramic views of the natural linksland that the Old Course has to offer. The par 72 championship course stretches 7,428 yards from the tips, with five different tee boxes for golfers to choose from. The course features huge dunes up to 100ft high, deep natural bunkers, and wide rolling fairways. Significant elevation changes provide spectacular coastal views while the exposed setting brings wind into play throughout the round. When walking off the 18th green, take a moment to look back across the dramatic dunes, stunning coastline, and breathtaking views that have surrounded you throughout the round. This is far more than just a round of golf; it is a truly memorable links experience where the setting, challenge and natural beauty combine to create a day you will remember for years to come.

Day 4 - Cruden Bay

Today you have the privilege of playing the highest-rated course in the Aberdeenshire region, ranked 70th globally the world-renowned Cruden Bay Championship course. This challenging test demands accuracy, skill, and careful judgment from golfers. The rugged links course offers remarkable features, including towering sand dunes, undulating fairways, and stunning sea views. Measuring over 6,600 yards from the tips, Measuring over 6,600 yards from the tips, the course is not defined by length alone, with blind shots, dramatic elevation changes, and constantly changing coastal winds ensuring every hole presents a different challenge. After sinking your final putt, head to the clubhouse for a well-earned meal or drink and reflect on another unforgettable golfing experience on Scotland's northeast coast.

Day 5 - Trump International New Course

Your final golfing adventure takes you back to Trump International Golf Club, where a different challenge awaits on the New Course. Unlike the Old Course, only six holes run directly along the coastline, creating a more varied experience as the layout moves between exposed seaside stretches and sheltered inland land. Heather-lined fairways, natural sandy scrapes and carefully shaped terrain replace the more traditional heavily revetted pot bunkers, while towering dunes, natural hazards and dramatic infinity-edge greens ensure the course still delivers a true links feel. As you play your final round, take time to appreciate the contrast between the two courses and the breathtaking landscape that surrounds you. After walking off the 18th green, head to the clubhouse for a well-earned meal and drink as you reflect on an unforgettable week of golf and the memories created across Scotland's northeast coast.

Day 6 - Departure

As your golfing journey through Scotland's northeast comes to an end, enjoy one final breakfast at your hotel before checking out of the hotel. Your driver will then be waiting to collect you for a comfortable transfer to the airport, allowing you to relax and reflect on an unforgettable few days of golf. Take time to look back on the world-class courses, dramatic coastal scenery and memorable experiences that have made this trip so special. We hope you leave Scotland with lasting memories and a desire to return again in the future.