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Golf Breaks in the West Islands of Scotland

Why Book a Golf Break in Islay and Machrihanish

Islay and Machrihanish are untouched, beautiful Scotland at its very best. The region is isolated from much of Scotland which has added to its charm and way of life that feels unchanged from the past, perhaps why Beatle, Paul McCartney, purchased a farm here a few years ago to relax and escape from the stresses of life.

The region, however, can be reached by car from Edinburgh in only a few hours or you can catch a ferry from the golfing hotspot of the Ayr Coast and journey around the famous Isle of Arran.

Courses to play on a golf break in the West Islands of Scotland

Machrihanish Golf Club is a classic links designed firstly in 1876 and is a brilliant example of Scottish links. The opening hole is one of the most famous in the world with your drive having to go across the sea. The modern design of Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club was built in 2009 by David McLay Kidd of Bandon Dunes fame. The modern championship design is a brilliant modern links style through the dunes and is fastly gaining a reputation.

Other fabulous links include Machrie Golf Links and Dunaverty Golf Club where the course settings are draw-dropping and the links feel untouched and as if you were playing over a century ago.

Where to stay in Islay and Machrihanish

The Royal Hotel Machrihanish, West & Islands

The Royal Hotel Machrihanish

Campbeltown, Argyll

  • 4 Star Hotel
  • Located in the heart of the village of Campbeltown
  • Exudes old world charm in this classic hotel
Ugadale Hotel & Cottages, West & Islands

Ugadale Hotel & Cottages

Machrihanish, Argyll

  • 4 star accommodation
  • Luxuriously furnished
  • Located only a few steps from the 1st tee at Machrihanish Golf Club
  • The cottages a perfect for groups
Another Pace The Machrie - Islay, Scotland

Another Place, The Machrie

Glenegedale, Islay

  • 4 Star hotel
  • Beautiful views from many of the guest rooms
  • On site state of the art Puregray Health Spa & Gym
  • Championship standard golf course

Things to do in Islay and Machrihanish off the course

Nightlife

Islay and Machrihanish have a number of pubs where you can drink and talk to the locals which adds to the experience and memories you will capture from visiting the region

  • The Black Sheep (Pub, Campbeltown)
  • The Fiddlers Inn (Live Music, Campbeltown)
  • The Burnside (Bar, Campbeltown)
  • Whisky Macs (Pub, Campbeltown)
  • The Ardview Inn (Pub, Islay)
  • Ailsa (Bar, Campbeltown)

Restaurants

The restaurants in the region take full advantage of the seafood found throughout the area however there are also many other options should seafood not be to your taste with anything from classic pubs to award winning fine dining on offer.

  • Ardshiel Restaurant (Local Cuisine, Campbeltown)
  • 18 Restaurant & Bar (Fine Dining, The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links)
  • The Old Clubhouse (Local Cuisine, Machrihanish)
  • An Tigh Seinnse (Seafood Pub, Islay)
  • The Harbourview Grille (Fine Dining, Campbeltown)
  • Taj Mahal Tandoori (Indian, Campbeltown)

Activities

Set in this breathtakingly beautiful part of the world there a numerous attractions which allow you to embrace the beauty of the region alongside other local attractions such as distilleries which add to the region's charm.

  • Glen Scotia Distillery (Tasting Tour)
  • Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse (Attraction)
  • Laphroaig Distillery (Tour)
  • Machrie Moor Stone Circles (Ancient Ruins)
  • American Monument (Monument)
  • Goat Fell (Mountain Hike)
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