Golf is perhaps Scotland's most famous sporting invention and is one of Scotland's national sports. Since the fifteenth century, everyone from nobility to commoners have taken up the game, and today there are nearly 600 golf courses across the country. Whether you're near the two main cities of Scotland or out in the islands, you are never far from a modern golf course or golf links (the old version of a course). Below you will find a sampling of cities and regions that are well-known for golf and on our interest page you can read more about these golf courses and what to expect.
Away from the major cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, you will be privy to the authentic Scottish visitor experience. Many of these smaller towns in the central and northern parts of the country are proud of their roots and Gaelic language and traditions flourish. The charming towns of Scotland are each picture-perfect in their own ways.
When you have an idea of what you want out of your Scottish getaway, it's very easy to think of what you do want to see. But what about places that are beautiful and should be experienced, but you may not know about them? Leave it to us here at Tripmasters to recommend nine off the beaten path places in Scotland.
Scotland's landscape is dotted with dramatic fairy-tale castles, ruined abbeys, fascinating historic cities and picturesque villages, and what better way to experience all of what Scotland has to offer than to set out on a course of adventure with an iconic Scottish road trip.