5 NIGHTS & 5 ROUNDS - ST ANDREWS CLASSIC 2027
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St Andrews Classic 2026 Non-Golfers Itinerary

A Tailor Made Sightseeing Package based in St Andrews 2027

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St Andrews Classic

Overview

  • Dates & Duration: 3rd – 8th April 2027 (5 Nights / 6 Days)
  • Curated Sightseeing: 4 dedicated days exploring Scotland’s finest heritage, culture, and coastal beauty.
  • Inclusive Hospitality: Daily local lunches, Welcome Reception & Buffet, and the Gala Scottish Prize-Giving Dinner.
  • Seamless Luxury Transport: Chauffeur-driven sightseeing transfers and dedicated Edinburgh Airport shuttle service.
  • All-Inclusive Entry: All attraction admission and entry fees fully covered throughout the week.
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Our itinerary is thoughtfully designed for non-golfing guests. Enjoy a curated, fully escorted sightseeing programme—complete with historic tours, castle visits, and daily lunches—all timed seamlessly while players are on the course.

Day 1

St Andrews Classic

Saturday 3rd April 2027

  • Arrival & Transfers: Land at Edinburgh Airport, where your private shuttle driver will meet you for a smooth, scenic transfer across to St Andrews.
  • Hotel Check-In & Unwind: Settle into your room at either The Albany Hotel or the 5-star Old Course Hotel (Bed & Breakfast basis, twin/double occupancy), taking time to explore the grounds or relax after your journey.
  • Welcome Reception & Buffet (approx. 19:00): Join the group in the evening for an informal opening reception and buffet dinner. Meet your fellow international guests and enjoy an engaging Q&A session with our PGA Golf Professionals, offering a fascinating look into the week ahead.
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Old Course Hotel with view of the golf course.
Day 2

old course hotel spa day

Sunday 4th April 2027

  • Breakfast: Enjoy a relaxing breakfast at your leisure in the hotel.
  • Morning Spa & Hydrotherapy: Ease into your week with a day of pure relaxation at the renowned Kohler Waters Spa. At your own pace, enjoy access to the beautiful relaxation pool, hydrotherapy suite, rooftop garden, sauna, steam room, experience showers, and thermal cold plunge pool. (Individual spa treatments are available at an optional supplement).
  • Spa Lunch: Recharge with a delicious light lunch served at the Spa Café.
  • Afternoon Transfer: Comfortable return transfer back to your hotel after a refreshing day.
  • Evening at Leisure: Free evening to unwind and explore the charming restaurants and bars of St Andrews.
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Castle Course
Day 3

St andrews walking tour

Monday 5th April 2027

  • Breakfast: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel.
  • Guided Historic Walking Tour (approx. 2 hours): Depart on a guided exploration of St Andrews’ medieval landmarks. Discover St Andrews Castle, a 450-year-old fortress, bishop’s palace, and state prison that stood at the heart of the Protestant Reformation. Continue to the magnificent ruins of St Andrews Cathedral—once Scotland’s largest medieval church—whose soaring remains still dominate the coastal skyline.
  • Clubhouse Lunch with Golfers: Rejoin the golfing party for a lively, inclusive lunch at the St Andrews Links Clubhouse.
  • Afternoon Transfer: Private shuttle return back to your hotel.
  • Evening at Leisure: Enjoy a free evening to dine and relax in St Andrews.
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Old Course
New Course
Day 4

falkland palace & kellie castle

Tuesday 6th April 2027

  • Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before setting off into the scenic Fife countryside.
  • Morning at Falkland Palace: Depart for a private tour of Falkland Palace. Built by King James IV and James V as a Renaissance "pleasure palace," this royal retreat was designed by Europe's finest architects and craftsmen to host royal hunting and falconry parties.
  • Countryside Lunch: Enjoy an inclusive regional lunch following your palace tour.
  • Afternoon at Kellie Castle: Discover Kellie Castle, a 14th-century fortress rescued from ruin in the late 19th century by the famous Lorimer family of artists and architects. Admire its fairytale stone towers and crow-stepped gables from the outside, then explore intricate plaster ceilings, painted panelling, and original furniture crafted by Sir Robert Lorimer within.
  • Afternoon Transfer: Private chauffeur transfer back to your hotel.
  • Evening at Leisure: Free evening to unwind and dine in St Andrews at your own pace.
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Day 5

Glamis Castle

Wednesday 7th April 2027

  • Breakfast: Enjoy a relaxing breakfast at your hotel before departing St Andrews.
  • Guided Tour of Glamis Castle (approx. 4 hours): Travel through Angus to historic Glamis Castle—the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and the legendary setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Take a private guided tour of the castle’s majestic state rooms, followed by time to stroll through the manicured gardens and estate grounds.
  • Castle Tearoom Lunch: Enjoy an inclusive lunch within the charming surroundings of the Glamis Castle Tearoom.
  • Afternoon Transfer: Chauffeur transfer back to your hotel to relax and prepare for the evening’s festivities.
  • 19:00 Gala Scottish Prize-Giving Dinner: Rejoin the golfers for a grand farewell celebration. Experience a traditional Scottish gala complete with a live bagpiper, the famous ceremonial Address to the Haggis, and the presentation of tournament prizes.
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Kingsbarns Golf Course
Old Course Restaurant
Day 4

St Andrews Classic

Thursday 8th April 2027

  • Breakfast & Check-Out: Enjoy a final Scottish breakfast at your hotel before checking out of your room.
  • Airport Shuttle Transfer: Board our comfortable private shuttle for a seamless transfer back to Edinburgh Airport.
  • Safe Travels: Depart with unforgettable memories of Scottish history, culture, and hospitality. Haste ye back!
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Haste Ye Back!

Non-golfing guests will enjoy the perfect blend of rest and rejuvenation before setting off to explore some of Scotland’s most iconic sights and historic treasures.

Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

Hear from golfers who have experienced the magic of St Andrews with us.
From teeing off on the world’s most iconic links to seamless non-golfer excursions, discover what our past guests have to say about their unforgettable journey.

"Scotland for Golf is a first class organization. Scott helped up plan and prepare for our 10 days in Scotland, with 6 rounds of golf, at some of the best golf courses in the world. All hotel reservations made. All tee times provided on all courses. He provided everything from picking us up at the airport to dropping us off after it was over. "

Michael Schwerin
America

"One word Brilliant 👏, from enquiries to booking both golf and accommodation. Many thanks to Scott, Craig, George & Ryan ( Pro who looked after me for the day ) . From the warm up and out on the course, Ryan was knowledgeable and helpful ,explained everything i needed to know to play a links course . Will take on board his tips and work at them ."

Keith R
America

Like most of you Scotland was a bucket list trip for 8 of us on the trip. Scotland for Golf, exceeded all expectations! We had George as our host and his knowledge and relationships at all the courses and hotels made our experience 10 star! "

Scott Ault
America