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Detailed Itinerary: Taste of Highlands Tour
Location: Scotland
Valid Dates: 4/1/2016 – 10/31/2016
Hotel Accommodation: Luxury
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SCOTLAND GOLF TOUR
TASTE OF HIGHLANDS GOLF TOUR – LUXURY ITINERARY
2016
DATE
HOTEL
GOLF
Day 1
ACTIVITIES
Depart USA for Inverness
Day 2
Culloden House,
Inverness
Free Day
Day 3
Culloden House,
Inverness
Castle Stuart- Links Course
Cawdor Castle
Day 4
Culloden House,
Inverness
Royal DornochChampionship Course
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
Golf Tour Price Per Person:
Self-Drive - Party of 2 or 4 - Golfer: $3,675.00 Non Golfer: $1,970.00 Single Supplement: $875.00
Escorted Coach (SGH Tour Manager Driver) - Party of 8- Golfer: $4,060.00 Non Golfer $2,350.00
Single Supplement: $875.00
SGH GOLF INC. 6805 Mt Vernon Ave – Cincinnati, OH 45227 – Tel: 1.800.284.8884 or 1.513.984.0414
SCOTLAND GOLF TOUR
TASTE OF HIGHLANDS GOLF TOUR – LUXURY ITINERARY
2016
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
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.
Day 4
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.
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
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1520 but parts of it may date all the way back to the time of William, 3 Early, in 1327.
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The first major enlargement occurred in the 18 century when it was reconstructed into
a courtyard castle. The upper floors of the castle are allegedly haunted by the ghost of
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a daughter of the 14 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.
Drive time from Inverness to Royal Dornoch is approx 1 hour.
Day 5
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 midth
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18 century to the mid-20 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:
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Meet and greet service at arrival airport by local SGH Golf staff.
All bag handling at Scotland airports.
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.
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Transportation: If Escorted
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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.
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“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
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Airline Ticket
Caddie or cart fees
Gratuities
Meals not specified
Any item of a personal nature.
References
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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
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Suitable for 2 golfers
2 Large Suitcases, 2 Small Suitcases
Manual or Automatic Transmission
Air Conditioning
65 Miles/Gallon (approximate)
VW Passat: 4-5 Door Automatic
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Automatic Transmission
Air Conditioning
Peugeot 5008: 4-5 Door Automatic
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Air Conditioning
Hyundai Santa Fe: 4-5 Door Automatic
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Air Conditioning
Self Drive Options:
Mercedes Vito: Passenger Van, Automatic
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Air Conditioning
Escorted: Driver Guide/Tour Manager
Mercedes Sprinter: 10-16 Seater Motor Coach
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Suitable for up to 8 golfers
Full Leather Interior with Individual Reclining Seats
Air Conditioning
Double Glazed Panoramic View
Tables for Golf Tours
Mercedes Riada GT VIP: 16 Seater Coach
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Air Conditioning
Tables for Golf Tours
Mercedes Esker: 24 Seater Luxury Coach
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Air Conditioning
Restroom
Small Kitchen with Microwave, Kettles, and Fridge
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.

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