Detailed Itinerary: Taste of Highlands Tour Location: Scotland Valid Dates: 4/1/2018 10/31/2018 Hotel Accommodation: Luxury 6805 Mt. Vernon Ave. Cincinnati OH 45227 Toll-free 800-284-8884 Phone 513-984-0414 Fax 513-984-9648 Email: sgh@sghgolf.com www.sghgolf.com SCOTLAND GOLF TOUR TASTE OF HIGHLANDS GOLF TOUR LUXURY ITINERARY 2018 DATE HOTEL GOLF ACTIVITIES Day 1 Depart USA for Inverness Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Culloden House, Inverness Culloden House, Inverness Culloden House, Inverness Free Day Castle Stuart- Links Course Royal Dornoch- Championship Course Cawdor Castle Dunrobin Castle/Glenmorangie Distillery Day 5 Marcliffe Hotel, Aberdeen Cruden Bay Loch Ness Day 6 Marcliffe Hotel, Aberdeen Trump International Aberdeen Day 7 Marcliffe Hotel, Aberdeen Royal Aberdeen- Balgownie Links Balmoral Castle Day 8 Depart Aberdeen for USA
SCOTLAND GOLF TOUR TASTE OF HIGHLANDS GOLF TOUR LUXURY ITINERARY 2018 Day 1 Depart USA for Inverness. Day 2 Upon your arrival in Inverness, if you are driving yourself you will be met by a SGH Golf representative, who will assist you with your luggage and present you with your travel guide, before showing you to your waiting rental car. If you are being escorted you will be met by your SGH Golf tour manager driver, who will assist you with your luggage and show you to your waiting motor coach. You will then transfer to the Culloden House in Inverness where you will have the day to unpack and rest. The Culloden House, at the time of the Jacobite rising in 1745-46, was requisitioned by Bonnie Prince Charlie and used as his lodging and battle headquarters prior to that fateful and final battle on Culloden Moor on the 16th April 1746. Today, this handsome Palladian country house stands in nearly 40 acres where guests are free to wander about the elegant lawns and parkland to enjoy the exceptional peace, tranquility and majesty of the grounds. The interior features a wonderfully comfortable drawing-room with magnificent Adamesque plasterwork, many fine antiques and a large open fire. Overnight at the Culloden House Hotel Day 3 Today after breakfast golf will be arranged at Castle Stuart. As Turnberry is to Ayrshire and Gleneagles is to Perthshire, Castle Stuart has been conceived to be for the Highlands a beacon reaching out to golfers throughout the world. The centerpiece for this destination golf resort will be Castle Stuart Golf Links, a championship links course overlooking the Moray Firth and well-known landmarks that are synonymous with Inverness and the Black Isle - Kessock Bridge and Chanonry Lighthouse, perhaps the most notable.
Day 3 Continued.. After golf you may wish to tour Cawdor Castle Overnight at the Culloden House Hotel Day 4 Cawdor Castle is situated approximately 10 miles east of Inverness amongst magnificent gardens. The castle belonged to the Clan Calder and remains today the home to the Dowager Countess Cawdor. Most famous for its fictional connection to William Shakespeare s Macbeth, the tragedy s main character was Thane of Cawdor. The first documentation of the castle is 1454 and comes in the form of a building license granted to William, Thane of Cawdor. Portions of the castle precede this date according to architectural historians, dating parts of the castle as early as 1372. Visitors to this castle can see the inspiration for the setting of Shakespeare s Macbeth, as well as enjoy the landscape and stunning surrounding gardens. Today after breakfast golf will be arranged at Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Originally laid out in 1891 by Old Tom Morris the course received a slight makeover from John Sutherland, the club's secretary. It is one of the finest links courses in the world and regularly features in the top ten of best course listings. At just over 6,500 yards it is not too long compared to modern layouts but still presents a mighty challenge regardless. It is bordered by the Dornoch Firth and exhibits rolling fairways and small saucer-like greens. Royal Dornoch is a favorite of former Open champion Tom Watson, who said: "It was the most fun I've had playing golf in my whole life." After golf you may wish to tour Dunrobin Castle. Drive time from Inverness to Royal Dornoch is approx 1 hour. Overnight at the Culloden House Hotel Day 5 Dunrobin Castle is the result of a conglomeration of styles evolving over many centuries of expansion and restoration. The tower of the existing castle dates from 1520 but parts of it may date all the way back to the time of William, 3 rd Early, in 1327. The first major enlargement occurred in the 18 th century when it was reconstructed into a courtyard castle. The upper floors of the castle are allegedly haunted by the ghost of a daughter of the 14 th Earl. The young girl attempted to elope and was subsequently imprisoned by her father in one of the attic rooms. One tragic day she was attempting to escape out of her window when she was surprised by the father and fell to her death. The haunting is supposedly so severe that several of the attic rooms have been abandoned. Today after breakfast golf will be arranged at Cruden Bay Golf Club. Designed by Old Tom Morris of St. Andrews, and opened in 1899, Cruden Bay offers an internationally famous golfing experience old fashioned links golf at its best on one of the best links courses in Scotland. Last year Cruden Bay was placed at No. 52 in the world by Golf Magazine. Cruden Bay Golf Course creates unique challenges demanding the skills of power, placement and fine judgment upon the discerning golfer. Set against a backdrop of subtly contoured greens and magnificent panoramic views, a visit to Cruden Bay will be a most memorable one.
Day 5 Continued.. After golf you may wish to tour Loch Ness before transferring to the Marcliffe Hotel in Aberdeen. Loch Ness is probably the most famous Loch in all of Scotland and allegedly the home of the legendary Loch Ness Monster, lovingly referred to as Nessie. Loch Ness is the second largest Scottish loch by surface, however, due to its great depths (up to 754 ft) it is the largest by volume. The legend of the Loch Ness Monster has been around since an account of Saint Columbia, in AD565 who rescued a swimmer from a lake creature. The evidence for the legend surrounds a series of sightings, over the last 100 years, of the plesiosaur-like dinosaur supported by indistinct photographic evidence. Although scientists claim that sonar surveys have revealed no presence of Nessie, the famous Loch is so deep and home to so many underwater caves that there are plenty of places to hide Situated in 11 acres of wooded grounds and ideally positioned for visiting Scotland's scenic North East is the Marcliffe Hotel and Spa. Many of the beautifully appointed rooms have antique furniture and paintings. The Conservatory restaurant serves breakfast, lunch (outside in Summer) and dinner. The chefs specialize in Grampian produce - Aberdeen Angus beef, game with fish and shellfish from local rivers and ports. The wine cellar holds over 400 wines and the Drawing Room bar is stocked with more than 100 malt whiskies. At the spa se aim to relax, de-stress and indulge you. By using authentic ingredients we will renew and calm your mind, body and spirit. Drive time from Inverness to Cruden Bay is approx 2 hours and 50 minutes. Drive time from Cruden Bay to Aberdeen is approx 40 minutes. Overnight at the Marcliffe Hotel Day 6 Today after breakfast golf will be arranged at Trump International Golf Club. Spanning approximately 500 hectares of land on the north-east coast of Aberdeenshire, the proposed development comprises a world class championship links golf course suitable for hosting major international events and a second 18-hole links golf course; an iconic hotel set amidst an array of luxury holiday homes; and a residential village formed within the unique setting of Menie Estate. The proposed layout of the world class championship links course will complement the natural landscape and offer golfers dramatic sea views from nearly every hole. The links promise to be both challenging and beautiful for golfers of all levels. After golf you may wish to tour City of Aberdeen City of Aberdeen is known as the Granite City due to its history from the mid-18 th century to the mid-20 th centuries when Aberdeen s buildings incorporated locally quarried grey granite. The surrounding area has been settled for at least 8000 years beginning with prehistoric villages. The city is now a modern city with great shopping for locals and visitors. Drive time from Aberdeen to Trump International is approx 30 minutes. Overnight at the Marcliffe Hotel
Day 7 Today after breakfast golf will be arranged at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club. Set alongside a picturesque shoreline featuring sweeping sand dunes, Royal Aberdeen is a highly rated traditional links course. Possessing many eye-catching features, most notably the quality of the opening and closing holes, it boasts a balance of long and short par 4's, testing par 3's and tricky par 5's, which due to wind speed and direction, play differently each day. Royal Aberdeen is ranked as the sixth oldest club in the world. After golf you may wish to tour the Balmoral Estate/Royal Lochnagar Distillery. Balmoral Castle is most famous as a favorite summer royal residence. The castle began as a home built by Sir William Drummond in 1390 and was passed around to several Earl s until it became the summer home of Queen Elizabeth II. Its connection to the royal family extends further back, however, to 1848 when Queen Victoria began renting the castle as a summer home. The estate is still a working estate as well as being open to the public. Royal Lochnagar Distillery is located in proximity to the Balmoral Castle on the south side of the River Dee. The distillery came into existence when a local man James Robertson began distilling legally in 1826. Unfortunately that distillery was burned to the ground by competitors in 1841 and had to be rebuilt. The distillery received a Royal Warrant of Appointment by Queen Victoria when she visited in 1848. Visitors to this distillery can take a tour and see the mechanical operations that take place daily to produce whisky. Overnight at the Marcliff Hotel Day 8 Today you will depart Aberdeen for the USA.
COST INCLUDES: Meet and greet service at arrival airport by local SGH Golf staff. 6 nights accommodation, double occupancy, at hotels indicated. Full breakfast each day. Rental vehicle - unlimited mileage - CDW included, gas extra. Starting times and green fees for 5 rounds of golf at: Castle Stuart, Royal Dornoch, Trump, Cruden Bay, Royal Aberdeen. Full use of all golf clubhouses including access to the changing rooms, showers, lockers, dining room and bar. All local taxes and service charges on all services included in the attached itinerary. SGH Luggage Tags. Personalized travel pack with useful information, maps, helpful hints, recommended restaurants, pubs, shopping and sightseeing options. Assistance of SGH Golf s local office at your destination. 24/7 emergency help line. A dedicated professional SGH Golf representative to coordinate all aspects of your tour. Transportation: If Escorted You will have the services of an experienced SGH Tour Manager Driver who will greet you at the airport and accompany you for the duration of the tour. All SGH Tour Managers have many years of experience and are on hand to assist with all aspects of your tour. He will make sure you reach the destinations on time, will assist with check-in and luggage at the hotels making the process as seamless as possible. At the golf courses, he will handle your golf equipment check you in and assembles the caddies you have requested while also arranging a second round if desired. The knowledgeable Tour Managers are indispensable when providing daily sightseeing guidance for golfers and non golfers whether it be touring a distillery, castle, or shopping excursions. He will also be an asset when recommending and making dinner reservations at local restaurants. If all of your drivers are as good as Bob was it would be difficult to improve on your in country customer service. Gary Webber Not Included Airline Ticket Caddie or cart fees Gratuities Meals not specified Any item of a personal nature. References We would be happy to give you names of past SGH Golf clients for you to contact.
GROUND TRANSPORTATIONS IN SCOTLAND Self Drive Options: Ford Mondeo: 4-5 Door Automatic Suitable for 2 golfers 2 Large Suitcases, 2 Small Suitcases Manual or Automatic Transmission 65 Miles/Gallon (approximate) VW Passat: 4-5 Door Automatic Suitable for 2 golfers 2 Large Suitcases, 2 Small Suitcases Automatic Transmission 65 Miles/Gallon (approximate) Peugeot 5008: 4-5 Door Automatic Suitable for 2 golfers 2 Large Suitcases, 2 Small Suitcases Automatic Transmission 65 Miles/Gallon (approximate) Hyundai Santa Fe: 4-5 Door Automatic Suitable for 2 golfers 2 Large Suitcases, 2 Small Suitcases Automatic Transmission 65 Miles/Gallon (approximate)
Self Drive Options: Mercedes Vito: Passenger Van, Automatic Suitable for 4 golfers 2 Large Suitcases, 2 Small Suitcases Automatic Transmission 30 Miles/Gallon (approximate)
Escorted: Driver Guide/Tour Manager Mercedes Sprinter: 10-16 Seater Motor Coach Suitable for up to 8 golfers Full Leather Interior with Individual Reclining Seats Double Glazed Panoramic View Tables for Golf Tours Mercedes Riada GT VIP: 16 Seater Coach Suitable for up to 12 golfers Full Leather Interior with Individual Reclining Seats Double Glazed Panoramic View Tables for Golf Tours
Mercedes Esker: 24 Seater Luxury Coach Suitable for up to 20 golfers Full Leather Interior with Individual Reclining Seats Restroom Small Kitchen with Microwave, Kettles, and Fridge Double Glazed Panoramic View 6 Tables for Golf Tours DRIVER/GUIDE You will have the services of an experienced SGH Tour Driver/Guide who will greet you at the airport and accompany you for the duration of the tour. All SGH Tour Managers have many years of experience and are on hand to assist with all aspects of your tour. He will make sure you reach the destinations on time, will assist with check-in and luggage at the hotels making the process as seamless as possible. At the golf courses, he will handle your golf equipment check you in and assembles the caddies you have requested while also arranging a second round if desired. The knowledgeable Tour Managers are indispensable when providing daily sightseeing guidance for golfers and non golfers whether it be touring a distillery, castle, or shopping excursions. He will also be an asset when recommending and making dinner reservations at local restaurants. The Tour Manager will provide the small touches along with local knowledge and experience that turn a good golf tour into a GREAT golf tour. You may wish to consider the selective use of private aircraft or helicopter transportation to visit golf courses not otherwise easily accessible, or simply to eliminate longer road journeys. We are great believers in maximizing the benefit afforded by this form of transportation. Please call us for an outline of the options which are available.