Travelling
to Scotland
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Scotland has
convenient, worldwide links with most countries via international
carriers and their partners. Direct flights are available
into the four international airports of Glasgow, Prestwick,
Edinburgh and Aberdeen. More |
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The main motorway
connection into Scotland is the M6 through the west of England
and joining the M74 at the Scottish Border. Further information
on car hire also available.
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GNER operate
the East Coast Service from London's Kings Cross Station to
Edinburgh (4.5 hours approx) and Aberdeen (7 hours approx)
while Virgin Train operate the West Coast Service to Glasgow
(5 hours approx). More |
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There are numerous coach services to and from scotland via London and other major UK cities which operate throughout each day and overnight.
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| By Ferry... |
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There are frequent
ferry services from the continent to the north of England
within easy reach of the Scottish Borders. Newcastle is approximately
2 hours by car from Edinburgh and Hull is approximately 5
hours. More |
Travelling within Scotland
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There is an excellent
internal air network with year round daily flights connecting
the islands and several regional airports with the main airports
of Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness.
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The most popular
and versatile way of visiting Scotland on a golf vacation
is by car. International car hire companies require the driver
to be over 23 years old and have held a full driving licence
for at least one year. More |
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Scotrail operates
a comprehensive internal rail network emanating from the main
stations of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen and reaching most
parts of Scotland.
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Larger parties
of golfers may prefer to hire a private coach to transport
them during their entire visit. If numbers are large enough
this can prove cost effective and efficient especially if
you are covering long distances. More |
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To explore Scotland's islands it is necessary to take a ferry or plane. Caledonian McBrayne offers car ferry services to most of the Western isles while Scottish P&O offer sailings to Orkney and Shetland.
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Click here for a selection of our
helpful hints.
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