Destination Scotland - The West

Thanks to the warm water currents of the gulf stream that pass close to the coast Ayrshire and the enjoys a `micro` climate of mild winters and warm summers - ideal for golf!

Ayr is a bustling town and the historic centre. To the south, near the town of Girvan, lies the world famous Turnberry Resort which has hosted the `Open` a number of times - `77 is the one everyone remembers as the `Duel in the Sun` starring Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson. A couple of miles to the north is Prestwick which `Old` Tom Morris and his contemporaries would be familiar with. Old Prestwick was the original venue of the `Open` in the early years. A few miles further north is the Town of Troon which probably needs no introduction - Royal Troon is another regular `Open` venue and where Colin Montgomerie grew up and learnt his trade.

The above are just some of the `headline` courses but what makes this area such a golfers mecca are the `classic` links courses like Western Gailes, Glasgow Gailes, Kilmarnock Barassie and Prestwick St Nicholas. Throw into the mix a couple of James Braid specials like the heathland / links mix of Irvine Bogside, the parkland splendour of Ayr Belleisle then top it off with a sprinkling of local upscale public / private courses such as Lochgreen, Darley, Portland and Brunston Castle and you`ll begin to see why Ayrshire folk have a passion for the game.

Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, is one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan destinations in Europe - a city of culture, a city of design, a city for everyone!

Now cited as one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan destinations in Europe, the city has been reborn as a centre of style and vitality set against a backdrop of outstanding Victorian architecture. Glasgow boasts world famous art collections, the best shopping in the UK outside London, and the most vibrant nightlife in Scotland. A must see is the Art Nouveau splendour of Scotland`s best known architect and designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, whose inimitable style adorns attractions such as The Lighthouse, Glasgow School of Art, and House for an Art Lover.

Just 30 minutes drive from Glasgow on the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond you'll find the fabulous Cameron House Hotel with the stunning Carrick Course - a must play!