ARGYLL AND THE ISLES
Characterised by its spectacular rugged coastline and windswept small islands, Argyll and The Isles offers a diverse selection of courses ranging from the world-class links at Machrihanish, Machrihanish Dunes and The Machrie, to lesser known gems like Dunaverty, Carradale and many more 9-holers with honesty boxes to deposit your green fee.
Explore all that Argyll has to offer. Watch our films, read our short stories and view our hotel and recommended tour operator partners listed below.
VIDEOS from ARGYLL AND THE ISLES
Take a look at our commissioned ‘Scotland’s Less Obvious’ film at Machrihanish Dunes by The Average Golfer, an episode from our ‘Trails’ series that visits The Machrie on the Isle of Islay and watch Erik Anders Lang’s visit to Dunaverty… all highlighting the diversity of great golf you’ll find on the west coast and islands of Scotland.
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STORIES FROM ARGYLL AND THE ISLES
A LINKS LOCKDOWN
6 MINS
“ Driving round Britain in a converted van, playing every LinksGolf course I can find. In terms of a destination, I absolutely loved Kintyre. I fell in love with Machrihanish, I loved Dunaverty and also enjoyed Carradale, two thirds of the way down the eastern side of Kintyre..”
Playing MACH DUNES
5 MINS
“ Machrihanish Dunes’ natural flow is something you’ll find difficult to match anywhere, as well as those constant memories of care-free, childhood days laughing your socks off with your friends on fiendishly difficult seaside putting greens.”
Trail: Ferry Golf
5 MINS
“ If you have the spirit of adventure, a sense of humour and want to do something a bit different, then island golf is for you. Ferry hopping allows journeys of discovery, it’s where the mood takes you. Feel that sea air and drink in those views, from on the course and off it”
ARGYLL AND THE ISLES golf accommodation
Check out some of our recommended accommodations partners
THE UGADALE HOTEL and cottages
The historic Ugadale Hotel is located just steps from the ocean and the 1st tee at Machrihanish Golf Club. The Ugadale Hotel features twenty-two spectacular guest rooms and suites, the Serenity Spa, and the Kintyre Restaurant + Bar, a warm and inviting atmosphere offering inspired dining and spirited good times.
WINTER GOLF STAY AND PLAY COTTAGE OFFER
Stay two nights at a beautiful self-catering two-bedroom Ugadale cottages and you can play Mach Dunes, Machrihanish Golf Club, and Dunaverty Golf Club.
Stay between November 1st 2023 and February 29th 2024 to get this fantastic 2 nights, 3 rounds package.
From £245 per person, based on 4 people sharing a 2-bedroom cottage. Rooms can be set up as doubles or twins.
the machrie hotel and golf links
The Machrie Hotel features 47 beautifully designed rooms, suites and lodges, some with their own outdoor terraces and with stunning views across our highly rated Golf Links. The hotel offers guests the perfect place to meet and relax including, 18, their impressive restaurant with stunning views, PureGray, the spa and of course the award winning Championship Golf Links rated one of the top twenty golf courses in Scotland by Golf Digest.
TWO NIGHT WINTER GOLF BREAK
Book a winter golf break to The Machrie for 2 nights including 3 rounds of golf on the 75th best course in the world.
Stay in a Cosy, Comfy or Comfy Luxe bedroom, or one of their 2-bed Lodges, and play golf on one of the finest championship links in the world on the stunning Hebridean Isle of Islay at an award-winning Scottish golf hotel.
Stay between November 1st 2023 and March 31st 2024
From £390per person (based on 2 people sharing)
UNLIMITED GOLF
Enjoy unlimited tee times on the championship links, with two nights accommodation from just £475 per person during 1st September - 31st October 2024.
Included - Two nights accommodation, full Scottish breakfast & unlimited tee times
the royal hotel
A mere 5 miles from Machrihanish in the heart of Campbeltown, The Royal Hotel makes the most of its premier location overlooking Campbeltown Harbour. Guests enjoy unforgettable views of the harbour area, with its stone piers and scenic walkways. If you’re golfing, a complimentary shuttle service is available to and from Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club from The Royal Hotel 1 April – 30 September.
WINTER GOLF STAY AND PLAY ROYAL GOLF HOTEL OFFER
Stay one night at the iconic Royal Hotel in Campbeltown and play two rounds of golf, one at Mach Dunes and one at Dunaverty Golf Club,
Stay between November 1st 2023 and February 29th 2024 to get this fantastic 1 night, 2 rounds package.
Classic Double Room: from £170pp*
Superior Twin Room: from £180pp*
*Based on 2 people sharing.
BOOK YOUR TOUR
With one of our recommended Golf Tour Operators
SAMPLE ARGYLL AND THE ISLES PACKAGE
Day 1 - Arrive in Glasgow or Edinburgh & transfer to your hotel (4 nights at The Ugadale Hotel and Cottages or The Royal Hotel in Campbeltown and 2 nights at The Machrie Hotel and Golf Links on the Isle of Islay)
Day 2 - Play Machrihanish Dunes
Day 3 - Play Dunaverty
Day 4 - Play Machrihanish
Day 5 - Play The Machrie
Day 6 - Explore Islay and take in a Whisky distillery.
Day 7 - Transfer back to Glasgow or Edinburgh Airport
Transportation options: Hire a car & drive yourself, or book a luxury coach & driver
Our recommended Golf Tour Operators GHW Golf Tours, Perry Golf, Morton Golf & Bonnie Wee Golf can create bespoke packages including other courses and accommodation providers, sightseeing, restaurants and whisky tastings as part of your package.