The Old Course | St. Andrews Links
The Old Course at St Andrews, the legendary Home of Golf, is a bucket-list experience every golfer dreams of. From the iconic Swilcan Bridge and Road Hole bunker to centuries-old fairways shaped by history, every round is a walk through golf’s greatest traditions. Cypress & Salt designs luxury St Andrews golf trips that pair coveted tee times with exclusive lodging, whisky tastings, and cultural immersion for an unforgettable Scotland golf vacation.
Fairmont St Andrews | Torrance & Kittocks Courses
Fairmont St Andrews delivers two world-class courses above the North Sea, the Torrance and the Kittocks, each offering dramatic clifftop views and championship pedigree. The Torrance Course blends classic links features with a dramatic finish along the cliffs, while the Kittocks Course challenges golfers with bold shot values and coastal panoramas rivaling Pebble Beach. Paired with the resort’s 5-star accommodations and refined hospitality, Fairmont St Andrews is a must-play destination on any luxury Scotland golf itinerary.
The Duke’s Course at St. Andrews
The Duke’s Course offers a refreshing contrast to the famous links of St Andrews, blending parkland style with Scottish fescue, deep bunkering, and dramatic elevation changes. Designed by five-time Open Champion Peter Thomson, the layout delivers thrilling downhill tee shots, strategic uphill climbs, and sweeping views over the Auld Grey Toon and the North Sea. Owned by the Old Course Hotel, The Duke’s pairs championship golf with refined hospitality, making it an essential stop on any luxury Scotland golf itinerary.
The Castle Course At St Andrews
The Castle Course is the newest addition to the St Andrews Links family, offering dramatic cliffside golf with sweeping views of St Andrews Bay and the North Sea. Designed by David McLay Kidd, it blends bold shot-making, undulating terrain, and unforgettable finishing holes including the heroic par-3 17th and cliff-hugging par-5 18th. For golfers seeking a modern twist on the Home of Golf, The Castle Course delivers challenge, beauty, and an experience unlike any other in St Andrews.
Carnoustie Golf Links | Championship Course
Carnoustie Golf Links, known as “The Monster,” is one of the most challenging and revered courses in Scotland, and home to eight Open Championships. From Hogan’s Alley and the Spectacles bunkers to the daunting Barry Burn on 17 and 18, every hole demands precision and nerve. Paired with luxury accommodations overlooking the 18th green, Carnoustie offers golfers not just a round, but a true test of greatness on Scotland’s storied links.
Kingsbarns Golf Links | Fife
Kingsbarns Golf Links is a modern masterpiece on Scotland’s Fife coast, where every hole embraces the sea and showcases sweeping North Sea views. Designed by Kyle Phillips, this world Top 100 course features dramatic coastal carries, undulating fairways, and unforgettable holes like the cliffside 12th and 15th. As co-host of the Alfred Dunhill Links alongside St Andrews and Carnoustie, Kingsbarns is a must-play on any luxury Scotland golf itinerary.
Royal Troon Golf Club
Royal Troon Golf Club, a nine-time Open Championship host, is one of Scotland’s most iconic links and home to the legendary Postage Stamp 8th hole. From the treacherous Railway 11th to a closing stretch steeped in championship history, Troon is a true test of precision and nerve. Playing here is to walk in the footsteps of champions, surrounded by timeless tradition and the prestige of one of golf’s most revered venues.
Dundonald Links
Dundonald Links is a modern championship course on Scotland’s Ayrshire coast, designed by Kyle Phillips of Kingsbarns fame. Built on pure linksland, its sculpted dunes, natural contours, and challenging design have quickly earned it a place among Scotland’s must-play courses. As host of the Scottish Open and Women’s Scottish Open, Dundonald blends elite tournament pedigree with luxury lodging and hospitality, making it a standout stop on any Ayrshire golf itinerary.
Prestwick Golf Club
Prestwick Golf Club is the Birthplace of The Open Championship and one of Scotland’s most historic golf courses. From the famous Railway Hole to the blind Himalayas and Alps, it delivers a one-of-a-kind links golf experience. Cypress & Salt curates luxury Scotland golf vacations, corporate events, and bespoke travel experiences that blend championship golf with elevated hospitality and seamless planning.
Western Gailes Golf Club
Western Gailes Golf Club is one of Scotland’s purest and most authentic links, stretching between the railway and the sea on Ayrshire’s famed golf coast. Its natural routing, stunning seaside holes, and history of hosting Open Qualifying make it a must-play for golfers seeking tradition and challenge. Cypress & Salt curates luxury Scotland golf vacations and bespoke event experiences at Western Gailes, combining championship golf with refined travel, lodging, and group planning.
The Machrie Golf Links
The Machrie Golf Links on the Isle of Islay is one of Scotland’s most authentic and enchanting golf experiences. Originally designed in 1891 and set among natural dunes beside Laggan Bay, it blends blind shots, sweeping sea views, and timeless links character. Cypress & Salt curates luxury Scotland golf vacations and bespoke event itineraries at The Machrie, pairing world-class golf with whisky tours, boutique stays, and private group experiences.
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club | Balgownie Links
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club, founded in 1780, is one of Scotland’s oldest and most revered links. Its Balgownie Course is famed for having one of the finest front nines in the world, weaving through towering dunes along the North Sea before turning back toward the spires of Aberdeen. Cypress & Salt curates luxury Scotland golf vacations, corporate retreats, and bespoke events at Royal Aberdeen, pairing championship golf with exclusive lodging, whisky tours, and cultural experiences.
Stonehaven Golf Club
Stonehaven Golf Club may not be long, but it is unforgettable—perched high above the North Sea with views that rival Pebble Beach. With seven par 3s, cliff-top fairways, and the dramatic Gully Cup 15th, it delivers one of the most scenic and enjoyable rounds in Scotland. Cypress & Salt designs bespoke Scotland golf itineraries that pair Stonehaven with championship venues like Royal Aberdeen and Cruden Bay, complete with luxury lodging, whisky tours, and private group experiences.
Montrose Golf Links | Medal Course
Montrose Golf Links, dating back to 1562, is the sixth-oldest golf course in the world and one of Scotland’s most authentic links. The Medal Course delivers a classic seaside challenge framed by natural dunes and the iconic cathedral spire of Montrose. Cypress & Salt curates luxury Scotland golf vacations, corporate retreats, and bespoke itineraries that pair Montrose with nearby championship venues, fine dining, and curated cultural experiences.
Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Royal Dornoch Golf Club in the Scottish Highlands is one of the most celebrated links in the world and the birthplace of Donald Ross’s iconic raised greens. Consistently ranked in the global Top 10, it blends natural beauty with legendary holes like Foxy and the cliffside 8th toward Dunrobin Castle. Cypress & Salt curates luxury Scotland golf vacations, corporate retreats, and bespoke itineraries that pair Royal Dornoch with castle stays, whisky tastings, and private events in the Highlands.
Castle Stuart Golf Links
Castle Stuart Golf Links in Inverness is a modern masterpiece, blending traditional links design with panoramic views of the Moray Firth. A multi-time host of the Scottish Open, it is renowned for wide fairways, infinity greens, and the philosophy that golf should be as enjoyable as it is beautiful. Cypress & Salt curates luxury Scotland golf vacations, corporate retreats, and bespoke itineraries that pair Castle Stuart with Royal Dornoch, whisky tours, and Highland castle stays.
Nairn Golf Club
Nairn Golf Club, perched on the Moray Firth, is renowned for having some of the finest and fastest greens in Scotland. Host of the 1999 Walker Cup, its opening stretch hugs the shoreline before turning inland to heathland holes framed by gorse and pines, capped by the dramatic downhill par-3 14th. Cypress & Salt curates luxury Scotland golf vacations, bespoke events, and corporate retreats that pair Nairn with Royal Dornoch and Castle Stuart, plus whisky tours, fine dining, and Highland castle stays.
Brora Golf Club
Brora Golf Club, designed by James Braid in 1923, is a Highland gem celebrated by Peter Thomson as “the purest links golf course in the world.” With roaming sheep, electric-fenced greens, and holes carved naturally along the North Sea, it offers an authentic Scottish golf experience unlike anywhere else. Cypress & Salt curates luxury Scotland golf vacations, bespoke events, and Highland itineraries that pair Brora with Royal Dornoch, whisky tours, and castle stays.
Golspie Golf Club
Golspie Golf Club, a James Braid design between Royal Dornoch and Brora, offers a rare mix of seaside links, heathland, and parkland in one memorable round. From the Dornoch Firth coastline to fairways framed by purple heather and pines, and a dramatic finish beneath Ben Bhraggie, Golspie is a Highland treasure. Cypress & Salt curates luxury Scotland golf vacations, bespoke events, and corporate retreats that pair Golspie with championship courses, whisky tours, and castle stays.
Boat of Garten Golf Club
Boat of Garten Golf Club, a James Braid masterpiece set in the Cairngorm Mountains, is one of Scotland’s most scenic and unique courses. Known as a “links in the sky,” it blends fast-running heathland turf with panoramic mountain views and heather-lined fairways. Cypress & Salt curates luxury Scotland golf vacations, corporate retreats, and bespoke events pairing Boat of Garten with Royal Dornoch, Castle Stuart, whisky tours, and Highland stays.