During our golf trip to Scotland, we had two days without a tee time so we decided to visit some sites outside of St. Andrews. Having a rental car allowed us to travel beyond the town to see sights we otherwise wouldn’t have been able to see. Some of these are fairly close to St. Andrews while others required a bit of a drive, sometimes on one lane, back country farm roads. Here are our thoughts on these scenic attractions.
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Places to Eat in St. Andrews Scotland
During our weeklong stay in St. Andrews, Scotland, we covered quite a bit of ground and came across a lot of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and other tasty eateries. There were two places in particular that we made a point to go to but outside of that, everything on our list we stumbled upon while walking around town. Spoiler alert, we didn’t leave a single place disappointed. Here is a quick review of all the places we ate during our golf trip to St. Andrews.
Read MoreKingsbarns - An Amazing Scottish Coastal Links
Our third round of this Scotland golf trip was at Kingsbarns, located just 10 minutes south of St. Andrews. Compared to other courses in the area, Kingsbarns is an infant, having opened its doors in its current form in 2000. Here is our review of what a few have called the “Pebble Beach” of Scotland.
Read MoreSightseeing in St. Andrews Scotland
There are plenty of things to see and do in St. Andrews, Scotland, even if you aren’t golfing. Yes there are quite a few golf related historical places to see, but there are also some other great places to visit and the town is just a nice place to wander around. While we walked just about the entire town during our visit, here are some of the highlights that are worth a visit.
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A Very Windy Round at Dumbarnie Links in Scotland
Our second round of this Scotland golf trip was at Dumbarnie Links. Located about 25 minutes south of St. Andrews, Dumbarnie is one of the newest additions to the area and has fast become a favorite among golf tourists. Below is a review of our experience.
Read MoreA Round at the Old Course at St. Andrews
The highlight of Andrew’s recent trip to Scotland was being able to play the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland, considered to be the home of golf. Spoiler alert, it was even more amazing than he could have ever imagined. Read on to find out what it was like to play possibly the most sought after course in the world.
Read MoreOur St. Andrews Stay: Reviewing The Lorimer Guest House Near The Old Course
Andrew and his brother stayed at the Lorimer House in St. Andrews for the entirety of their trip to the home of golf. Here is their review of the bed and breakfast located three blocks from the R&A Clubhouse which overlooks the first tee and 18th green of the Old Course…
Read MoreFrom Orlando to Edinburgh: Our Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Flight Review (How We Flew in Style!)
We had a great experience on Virgin Voyages and had heard good things about flying with Virgin Atlantic so for Andrew’s Scotland trip this summer, he decided to try them. It also worked out they were the only airline with a direct flight from Orlando MCO to Edinburgh, Scotland. Read on to see how his experience was, and how he was able to fly in style!…
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