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Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club

Situated in 1,000 acres of parkland, the four-star Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club boasts spectacular views to Edinburgh Castle and the Forth Bridges and is a celebration of Scottish heritage. With 215 rooms and suites – including magnificent Turret Suites modelled on Scotland ' s famous whisky distilleries – plus contemporary meeting and event spaces and a range of restaurants and bars, this historic resort also features two 18-hole golf courses. Dalmahoy’ s golfing heritage attracts golfers of all levels, looking to test their skills at the famous venue where golfing greats such as Seve Ballesteros, Sam Torrance and Nick Faldo have competed in the Scottish Seniors Open. Just 20 minutes from Edinburgh, it enjoys excellent transport links by air, road and rail, while offering a luxury retreat at a Scottish resort.

www. dalmahoyhotelandcountryclub. co. uk

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Machrie Golf Resort

Machrie >> Scotland

www.machrie.com

Nestled in the dunes of a pristine seven-mile beach on the stunning Hebridean island of Islay lies The Machrie, a modern, relaxed hotel with a world-renowned championship golf links, where the finest Scottish produce and warmest of welcomes await. With outstanding sea views and so much to explore from our doorstep, begin your Islay adventure at The Machrie. As well as being named in the UK’s Top 30 Hotels in the Condé Nast Traveller Reader’s Choice Awards 2022, The Machrie is ranked as one of the best golf resorts in the world. Just a 25 min flight from Glasgow or two hours by ferry from Kennacraig, The Machrie features 45 beautifully designed rooms, suites and lodges, some with their own outdoor terraces and stunning views. Whether you’re just looking to explore the stunning island, home to some of the world’s finest whiskies, birdlife, seafood and dramatic coastal seascapes, or you’re taking on the challenge of our championship links golf course, The Machrie will be the perfect place to begin your Islay adverture.

Dine in our restaurant and bar located on the first floor of the hotel with outdoor terrace, offering panoramic views of the ocean and golf course whilst a private dining room will appeal to those looking for a more intimate dining experience. Facilities include a 30-seat cinema; function room ideal for board meetings and private dinners, and our spa treatment rooms, sauna and gym.

We have two spa treatment rooms at The Machrie offering a sanctuary of relaxation to unwind in with a massage or facial after a round of golf or a day exploring Islay.

The hotel’s Lobby lounge opens out to the central Courtyard serving evening drinks around the open fire in the winter months.

Set in the dunes of Islay, Queen of the Hebrides, The Machrie Links course is one of the most beautiful locations in world golf. Originally designed in 1891 by Willie Campbell, the course has now been fully modernised by D J Russell, the former European Ryder Cup Vice Captain and PGA tour player.

There is a reason why the Scots invented golf on links land, Machrie land, and the links turf on which the course sits is among the finest in Scotland. The dramatic setting of Laggan Bay and the sand dunes has few equals, and with the ever changing nature of the challenge offered by this acclaimed layout it’s time you played the Machrie!