| As you might expect, Scotland - the home of golf | | | | international Fringe and Edinburgh Festival; a |
| - has an embarrassment of riches when it comes | | | | diverse array of music and arts await, while all |
| to golf courses and despite its relatively small size, | | | | year yound you can sample the fine eateries and |
| the country has over 550 courses to test golfers | | | | countless bars dotted around the city. For night |
| of all abilities. Considering the quality, value for | | | | owls, Edinburgh's nightlife is legendary with |
| money and the range of golf courses on offer - | | | | nightclubs, live music and more available every |
| everything from parkland courses to traditional | | | | night of the week. |
| golf links - it's little wonder that golfers from | | | | Getting to Edinburgh is easy too with an |
| around the world descend on Scotland year after | | | | extensive rail network linking the city to most |
| year to sample what makes the birthplace of the | | | | major destinations across the UK, including |
| game stand above all others. | | | | London, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol while |
| Scotland is well known for its golf courses; many | | | | Edinburgh International airport is situated only |
| of which are world famous as venues for the | | | | seven miles from the city centre. |
| British Open. From the jewel in the crown that is | | | | For golf, Edinburgh has numerous golf courses in |
| the St. Andrew's Old Course to the championship | | | | and around the city, such as Mortonhall Golf Club, |
| links at the likes of Carnoustie, Muirfield, Troon | | | | Royal Burgess, Braid Hills and Silverknowes while |
| and Turnberry (the scene of the 2009 Open) to | | | | there are even more gems a little further afield, |
| lesser known gems of Royal Dornoch, Boat of | | | | including some championship standard courses |
| Garten and Braid Hills, the list of great Scottish | | | | such as Muirfield, Gullane, Craigielaw and Dalmahoy |
| golf courses is seemingly endless. | | | | among many others. |
| Edinburgh, for example, boasts some of the best | | | | What's more, with Edinburgh golf breaks the cost |
| golf courses to be found across Scotland's Central | | | | of your accommodation and green fees are |
| belt and is an ideal destination to indulge in a short | | | | included in the cost of the tour so you needn't |
| golf break. Not only do you get access to some | | | | worry about trying to find a hotel in which to rest |
| top-notch golf, but away from the course there is | | | | your weary limbs after your round of golf, or |
| the chance to sample some of Edinburgh's | | | | indulging in the local nightlife - or even both! |
| attractions as Scotland's capital city, such as | | | | Golf breaks in Edinburgh offer the best in quality |
| Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh Castle, the | | | | and value, and give golfers the chance to sample |
| Royal Mile and Holyrood palace and park, and the | | | | some of the reasons why Scottish golf breaks |
| Royal Yacht Britannia. | | | | rank among the best and most enjoyable |
| Pay a visit to the city during August and you'll also | | | | available. |
| be treated to the sights and sounds of the | | | | |