Scotland, the Birthplace of Golf

Scotland, the Birthplace of Golf
Scotland, where over 550 golf courses populate the country from one side to another, is the birthplace of golf. Golf, the royal game, was first invented in the East Lothian coast of Scotland and Scotland is the most ideal place to enjoy a gold break. The country is populated with mountainous regions ideal to create huge and challenging golf courses. Still today in Scotland, some of the gold courses are decorated with images of Old Tom Morris and James Braid, the two men that made the game popular and it is still as popular after 600 years of its invention. The unique part of Scotland is its links courses. Open championships such as Royal Troon, Turnberry, St. Andrews and the Old Course attract golfers from all over the world.

Some Fun Facts About Scotland
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Scotland Cities
Interested in visiting the beautiful cities of Scotland rather than going on the countryside. Tourism Bureau's City Break site provides info about major cities including Edinburgh, Dundee, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Stirling, etc..

Guide To Scotland
National Tourism Organization's guide to Scotland. Includes info about all regions including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Highlands, Shetland, Orkney, Angus, Pertshire, Ayrshire, Dumfries, etc..

Walking Scotland
Want to Enjoy Scotland on foot. Walking Scotland provides information and resources for those interested in walking holidays.

Visit Scotland Corporate Website
Scotland’s national tourism organisation's corporate website aiming to provide information and to attract more travelers and promote Scotland’s tourism. Provides research & statistics, business suport, information about campaigns, etc..