| The historic medieval Scottish town of St Andrews | | | | Those on a golfing break in Scotland will no doubt be |
| enjoys worldwide fame as the home of golf - and | | | | pleased to know that all seven courses are open to |
| those on a luxury holiday there will find that the | | | | the public - but tee times for some courses are |
| destination does not disappoint! | | | | easier to come by than others. |
| Golf has been played on the Old Course since 1400 | | | | People who want to play on the historic Old Course |
| AD and the area is steeped in tradition and culture. | | | | must meet a handicap restriction set out by St |
| Step back in time | | | | Andrews Links Trust and are able to apply for their |
| As the best-known golf course on the planet, the | | | | time to play up to a year in advance via the trust's |
| Old Course at St Andrews draws on 600 years of | | | | website. |
| the sport's heritage. | | | | The site is also a helpful port of call for golfers who |
| It is here, for example, that the standard 18-hole | | | | are looking to avoid traditionally busy dates for all the |
| round of golf was established and a number of other | | | | golf courses, as it offers a comprehensive list of |
| milestones for the sport have also take place here | | | | these times online. |
| over the years. | | | | Soak up the culture |
| Modern-day golf enthusiasts will find that there are | | | | When holidaymakers have had their fill of golfing, |
| now seven courses to choose from at the site, all | | | | they can venture into St Andrews for a taste of |
| run by the St Andrews Links Trust. | | | | Scottish history. |
| While the Old Course is the most well-known, golf | | | | The town is home to Britain's third-oldest university |
| enthusiasts may also wish to book a tee time at the | | | | and is steeped in medieval tradition. |
| New Course (1895), the Jubilee Course (1897), the | | | | Shoppers will notice that many of the best stores |
| Eden Course (1914), the Strathtyrum Course (1993) | | | | can be found around South Street and Market Street |
| or the Castle Course (2008) for a traditional 18 holes | | | | - and those exploring the area on foot will find that |
| of golf. | | | | the medieval centre of St Andrews has been |
| Those who are pressed for time may wish to opt | | | | preserved for centuries. |
| instead for the nine-hole Balgove course, which was | | | | Whether it is history, shopping or golf you are after |
| originally opened in 1972 and re-opened after | | | | on your luxury holiday to Scotland, St Andrews is |
| remodelling in 1993. | | | | certain to tick all the boxes. |
| Playing at St Andrews | | | | |