Scotland guide
The home of golf. Plan it right and a Scotland trip is the most rewarding week of golf you will ever play.
Our editors lay out the four classic Scotland circuits (St Andrews, East Lothian, Ayrshire and the Highlands) with sample week-long itineraries, tee-time strategy for the ballot, and lodging picks that put you on the first tee in the morning.
Mid-May through mid-September. June and early September are the sweet spots — long daylight, links in best condition, fewer crowds than peak July/August.
Enter the daily ballot 48 hours in advance, or book a guaranteed Old Course package through an authorised tour operator 12+ months out.
Five to seven if you stay regional. Daylight runs 16+ hours in summer so doubles are realistic.
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