Days
7
Private Flights
6
Golf Courses
3
Hotels/PRIVATE ESTATES
4
Travel Time Saving
27.5 HRS
The Grand Golfing Tour of Scotland 2024
This is the ultimate luxury adventure, a multifaceted and multigenerational 7 day/7 night all-inclusive adventure, suitable for all members of the clan, from 8 to 80 yrs, who want to explore the very best of what Scotland has to offer.
Stay in castles and experience Scottish luxury and hospitality that you didn’t know existed. All that is required is a love of the outdoors and a willingness to explore.
Covering large distances by private helicopter you will gain a unique perspective on the diversity of landscapes from the rolling hills of the lowlands to the rugged peaks, lochs, and glens of the Highlands.
Highlights Include
Accommodation at Wormistoune (Crail), Mingary Castle (Ardnamurchan peninsula), Links House Dornoch (or Aldourie Castle) and Fingal (Edinburgh).
Scenic Helicopter flights across Scotland’s Highlands and Islands including a bird’s eye view of Skye and the Glenfinnan Viaduct (Harry Potter train).
Exclusive tailoring service by Stewart Christie & Co 1720.
Visit famous Islay distilleries Bowmore and Lagavulin, as well as Glenturret in Perthshire.
VIP Speyside distillery (Benromach and The Cairn) and tasting experience with the Director of Prestige at Gordon & MacPhail.
Visit your own cask distilled at Ardnamurchan Distillery.
Golf at Royal Dornoch, North Berwick GC, Golf Club House Elie, Crail (Balcomie) Cabot Highlands and Machrie links.
Golf lessons from BWG golfing professional Clara Young.
Aston Martin experience on Islay.
Heli - fishing adventure/tuition to a remote loch with a leading Scottish fisherman.
Private tour and dinner onboard Royal Yacht Britannia.
Michelin dining at Lalique Restaurant.
Wildlife boat excursion on the Firth of Forth to see Seals, Puffins, Razorbills, Guillemots, and the world’s largest Gannet colony.
Wormistoune is BWG’s HQ near St Andrews. This castle, and award winning gardens, have elements dating back to the sixteenth century and it has been lovingly restored over quarter of a century by the McCallum’s into a wonderful and luxurious home.
Only available a handful of times annually, there is a wealth of heritage behind the detailing and every item of furniture and artwork. Contemporary features include a games room with billiard table, a cinema and helicopter landing pad.
Stewart Christie & Co has supplied generations of Scotland’s aristocracy since 1720.
Now at the cutting edge of the country’s emerging fashion scene, their collaboration with another BWG favourite, Araminta Campbell (the celebrated designer of truly unique, contemporary Scottish textiles) affords you the opportunity to design your own fabrics - even perhaps your own bespoke family tartan.
Mingary Castle is a thirteenth century castle on the west coast of Scotland.
On the Ardnamurchan peninsula with 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, islands, and landscape, Mingary is recognised as one of the best places to stay in the UK (The Times 2022) with a critically acclaimed service and chef. This fortress will be exclusively hired for the duration of your BWG adventure.
Before being reinvented as unique 5-star accommodation, The Fingal toured Scotland’s lighthouses to ensure they all were in working order, and to provision the brave souls who operated them.
Each of the rooms and suites are named after the lighthouses the boat once served. The detailing is nothing less than exquisite and it is still possible to see the old engine room in the depths of the boat.
Links House Dornoch is the ultimate Highland retreat, the perfect northerly destination to explore the Highlands. A short wedge from the 1st tee at Royal Dornoch GC (often rated in the top 10 in World rankings), Links is known for it’s luxury accommodation, excellent service, and Mara restaurant.
Situated within Dornoch, there is the opportunity to explore the town on foot, visit Campbell of Beauly on the High Street (and purchase the very same wool sweater bought by HRH Princess of Wales), or collect a unique piece of pottery or tartan rug from Anta based in the nearby village of Fearn.
One of the oldest distilleries on Islay, Lagavulin is world-renowned for its smoky, peaty whiskies. On your visit you will be joined by resident warehouseman and Lagavulin legend, Iain McArthur, for a fantastic cask-tasting session.
The Ardnamurchan - The Great Gorbals Whisky Flood of 1906 put paid to the original distillery, when one of the colossal washback vats collapsed, engulfing both the works and the neighbouring street in a 150-thousand-gallon torrent of hot whisky. Today, a cask is made available for purchase by special arrangement; an incentive for guests to return year after year to this remote and beautiful place, and keep a watchful eye on their investment.
The Bowmore - Expect sweet, smoky, rare (and rarified) Scotch that is a fitting introduction to the subtleties of peat which signify whisky from Islay. The Bowmore has also produced a limited-edition Aston Martin series of malts, and guests can reap the benefits of this strategic partnership by accessing an Aston Martin or two for an exhilarating carriage around the island.
The Glenturret - Owns the distinction of being Scotland’s oldest working distillery. Dating back to 1763, it has been visited through the centuries by writers and poets - including our nation’s favourite son, Robert Burns. A visit to Glenturret would not be complete without lunch at the Lalique restaurant. Under the leadership of Head Chef Mark Donald (a veteran of acclaimed Noma in Copenhagen) Lalique at Glenturret has been awarded a richly-deserved Michelin star.
Golfing
The Golf House Club - Elie & Crail Balcomie Links - Sidestepping the masses which regularly descend upon St Andrews, BWG whisks guests to courses in the East Neuk of Fife, a region steeped in history and an abundance of breathtaking scenery. BWG rates them not merely highly, but perhaps even superior to their marquee name neighbours.
The Machrie links - Originally designed by Willie Campbell in 1891, it is situated on the wild western flank of Scotland on Islay. Recently remodelled, the links offer magnificent views over Machair Bay and the quintessential definition of ‘hold onto your hat’s’ golf with Atlantic winds blowing in from the sea.
Royal Dornoch GC - Needs no introduction, both for its global reputation and for featuring highly in the rankings. The Old Tom Morris design honours the integrity of its legacy, presenting plateau greens and a classic out-and-back configuration. The views over the Dornoch Firth on the back nine holes, which hug the coastline, are nothing short of magnificent.
The Cabot Highlands - (previously Castle Stuart) boasts an imposing Art Deco-style clubhouse and is beautifully nestled into a dramatic landscape with views over the Moray Firth and Black Isle. With wild waste bunkers and an unquestionably intricate layout, each hole proves to be both formidable and never to be forgotten.
North Berwick GC - The West Links is a must for the golfing aficionado. Its ancient layout is absolutely joyous. Golfers ingeniously start in the heart of the town, where the 1st green presents an exceptional panorama, playing through the bustling streets of the old town, past the harbour, to the North Berwick law (rising more than 600 feet above sea level), culminating in the heart-stirring view of the islands and coastline of the Firth of Forth. Golf simply does not get more spot-on — or more exhilarating.
Whether you are an experienced angler or just an enthusiastic beginner, BWG offers a helicopter flight to a remote and secret loch to cast a line with one of Scotland’s finest ghillies, Roger Dowsett.
Roger specialises in guiding fly fishermen in the Islands and Highlands. He will lead guests to an appealingly secluded and secret loch to cast for trout. Roger is a qualified instructor, equally renowned for his patience and knowledge, he imparts lessons and tips to those new to the sport or those requiring a refresher. The experience is capped by an outdoor picnic (weather permitting) pulled from a hamper filled to the brim with wondrous local provisions.
Aldourie Castle has been refurbished and renovated over the last 5 years, to exacting detail, by Wildland, the Company owned by the UK’s largest owner of land, Anne and Anders Holch Povlsen.
Passionate environmentalists, there is an emphasis on conservation, biodiversity, and community engagement. Learn about the history and culture of the Scottish Highlands and the challenges that face this unique ecosystem. With 12 bedrooms, a great hall, dining room, and billiard room there is stunning original artwork, local textiles, and a hint of the owner’s Scandinavian colours and minimalism. Activities range from yoga and wild hikes to onsite cookery demonstrations.
Flexible and accommodating, BWG will design this expedition taking into account the individual interests of each family member. For the younger members of the clan, that could be viewing the Harry Potter train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct live from a helicopter, or being taught to fish or improve their golf swing with an expert. For the active and adventurous, it might be climbing a Munro, mountain biking, or stalking, and for the senior members of the clan, it might simply be enjoying a rare malt in a room steeped in history with a roaring fire and good book to accompany. All the clan can enjoy and savour the delights of Scotland.
