Reviews

Southerness Golf Club & The Cairndale Hotel, Dumfries

First of all, thanks vey much for another amazingly planned weekend of golf. We loved it. Southerness was a dream. Very difficult but brilliant. The hotel was excellent and the four course dinner was fantastic. We lucked out with the weather, considering the thunder storms earlier in the day. Thanks so much for sorting us out. Each delighted golfers.

Jamie Donaghy
June 2025

The Smuggler's Swing: Solway Coast, Dumfries & Galloway

Thank you so much for organising the trip. It was our 4th annual golf trip and unanimously the best so far.

Courses: superb! We played Southerness on day 1 in 40mph winds and torrential rain. Despite that it was a great course and a “proper” Scottish challenge. Dumfries and County was a traditional parkland course in perfect condition.

Then Silloth. What a course! Absolutely stunning and a joy to play. You truly have to think about every shot. Not easy at all but a privilege to play.

Carlisle, our last minute addition. I’m not sure what Powfoot is like but it would have to be good to beat Carlisle. Beautiful holes to look at and to play. A great way to round off the trip.

The Cairndale Hotel: a perfect base with friendly staff and a lovely room. The breakfast was substantial and ideal to load up for the day ahead. The bar was very nice and well stocked! We had the Dinner option included. The food was very nice. My only minor issue was that we were on a set menu with quite limited choice.

Organisation: spot on. You asked all the right questions to provide us with a spectacular 4 days of golf and accommodation. It was exactly what we were looking for and would never have found by ourselves. The communication throughout was excellent. You went above and beyond to get us a round at Carlisle on the last morning when Powfoot closed at short notice. That made such a difference as not playing a final round would have been a bit of a damp squib to end the week.

I will attach a couple of photos from Silloth.

Thank you for the voucher. We will definitely be back. We are thinking of a similar trip in June 2026. Monday to Thursday again. Very happy to be guided by you especially if you can match the hotel and courses of Dumfries and Galloway.

Thank you again from 3 very happy golfers!

Paul Giles
May 2025

Dumfries & Galloway: Queen of The South - Self Drive Tour

Thank you for our break, it all went really smooth with three tremendous courses and three days of brilliant weather. The hotel was well situated and a really good base with helpful staff. All in all a fantastic three days and will recommend you to friends and use you again in the future. Richard, Albat, Paul & David.

Richard Metcalf
May 2025

The Northern Lights, Guided Tour: Cruden Bay, Trump International & Newmachar Golf Club

We just wanted to say thanks for organising a great trip, the courses were fabulous and the weather was amazing. George from Scottish Golf Breaks looked after us so well all week and was great company. All of the boys thoroughly enjoyed it. We’re already looking forward to next year’s trip and will definitely be back in touch.

Martin Williams
May 2025

East Lothian, St Andrews & Fife - Self Drive Tour: Dunbar, Panmure, Elie, The Eden Course & The Kittocks

Everything went like clockwork. Many thanks, Scottish Golf Breaks! The weather was great. The accommodation at Craigielaw was first class, with spacious rooms & an excellent meal. Once again, The Bank Hotel, Anstruther, was perfect for us. A very good breakfast each morning set us up for the whole day & we ate evening meals there twice. Both of which were very good. The welcomes we received at Dunbar, Elie, Panmure and The Kittocks were fantastic and the infrastructure at the Eden Course was impressive. Highlights: Panmure, particularly holes 3 through to 15 which were beautifully framed and offered a range of challenges. Panmure was a top class experience, where we were made to feel like very valued customers. Dunbar is a classic links course and was in excellent condition, while The Kittocks at Fairmont St Andrews was in fabulous condition, offered a great range of holes and views to die for.

Richard Pattrick
May 2025

East Lothian & Fife - Self Drive Tour: Eyemouth, Dunbar, The Kittocks & Leven Links

Your service has been first rate in all aspects. Your communication has been friendly, timely, efficient and appropriate. The courses and accommodation you arranged for us were excellent, and we appreciated the order of things.

Mick Hunt
May 2025

The Kingdom of Fife: Dumbarnie, Kingsbarns, Elie & The Kittocks

Thanks for everything, the tour went off fantastically well. The courses (Kingsbarns, Dumbarnie, Elie & The Kittocks) were great. The accommodations were great, the Bank hotel was a prime location for our travels to each course. The experience of each course is a memory that will be remembered for the rest of my life. We appreciate everything that you arranged for us.

Rowland Nel
April 2025
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Late evening at the 2nd green, Machrihanish Dunes - Argyll Scotland
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The Twa Big Machs: Machrihanish G. C. & Machrihanish Dunes

The service from Scottish Golf Breaks has been quite superb. Every aspect of booking and organising our trip to Machrihanish was utterly seamless, and the trip went without a hitch. Communication was just outstanding, before, during and after the trip

Lawrie Morton
April 2025
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Late evening at the 2nd green, Machrihanish Dunes - Argyll Scotland
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The Twa Big Machs: Machrihanish G. C. & Machrihanish Dunes

Everything was honestly fantastic, the venue was brilliant, location was top notch and the bar staff at the lodges/old clubhouse were great all very welcoming and we would all be back in a heart beat. Thanks for making the booking process and everything that goes along with it flawless. It made our experience great so thanks again.

Cammy Higgins
April 2025

Murrayshall

All our party had a good time. Hotel and catering was perfect, the course was very good and the weather was kind. I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for the way you handled our booking and we shall certainly be in touch when we come to plan our next outing.

Ray Jones
April 2025

The Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie

Thanks to Scottish Golf Breaks for organising our trip to Blairgowrie. Brilliant weekend, great service and a perfectly located hotel. Will definitely be using them again.

Andy Barclay
April 2025

East Lothian: The Lodge @ Craigielaw, Craigielaw G. C. & The Glen G. C.

Just returned from our golf trip, a big thank you to SGB for organising a great weekend. The accommodation at Craigielaw Lodge was exemplary, staff couldn’t do enough, setting magnificent and both courses faultless. Got lucky with the weather too.

John Waters
April 2025

Craigielaw Lodge & Golf Club, East Lothian & Eyemouth Golf Club

We had a fantastic weekend, thank you! The golf was great, despite the wind on Saturday, and the accommodation was spot on. Everyone was extremely impressed with the organisation from Scottish Golf Breaks and the value for money. We’ll certainly come back to you when we’re planning another trip northwards!

Steve Taylor
March 2025

The Twa Big Machs: Machrihanish G. C. & Machrihanish Dunes. (Ugadale Cottages)

The organisation for our trip by Scottish Golf Breaks was seamless and perfectly put together. The accommodation was fantastic. We couldn’t have asked for any more. And both courses were just amazing.

Jamie Donaghy
March 2025

The Golf Coast - East Lothian: The Lodge @ Craigielaw, Dunbar, Craigielaw & Kilspindie

Overall we really appreciated the service. You made this super easy. We literally just showed up and everything was booked in and sorted. It could not have been easier. I will absolutely use Scottish Golf Breaks again. 

We had a great time, great trip. The lodge at Craigielaw was great, easy to get in and navigate and the food was good as well. Rooms were spacious and the staff was courteous.

As to the courses;

Dunbar was my favourite. Definitely can’t wait to play there again. It might be my favourite course ever. Loved the feel, kind of embedded in the community there and it was really fun to play. Kilspindie was also really great. Very cool layout and was fun to play right there on the water for most of the round. 

Dave Birchett
March 2025

Craigielaw Lodge & Golf Club, East Lothian

Everything was great! Firstly, the booking. You were very quick to respond and with the personal touch. Your attention to what we were after and contact with myself and the course was excellent. All the arrangements (tee time, accommodation etc.) were spot on. The hotel was perfect. The staff were very welcoming and even had the rooms ready for 11 am. The rooms were excellent; large, spotless, with a great view over the golf course. Couldn’t have been better. The course condition was excellent, especially for the time of year. The greens were excellent, with normal tees and fairways in operation too. Craigielaw is a challenging course that everyone should look to play. The views across to Gullane and Fife were great. We could even see the bridges across the Forth. The practice facilities were very good. In addition, they have a 6-hole par 3 course that was excellent and again everyone should try it.

Gordon Allan
March 2025

Leven Links, Fife

I got in touch with Scottish Golf Beaks to help organise some winter links golf for myself and a group of eight friends. SGB suggested Leven Links in Fife. The course, a rich piece of Fife’s golfing history, is a wonderful challenge, was in fine condition, and has greens that were running true and quite fast for this time of the year. I’d like to thank the team at SGB for their excellent and efficient service. We’ll be back in touch to organise another break once the summer arrives.

Gary Keegan
February 2025

Marshall Meadows Hotel, Berwick-Upon Tweed: Eyemouth Golf Club

Just home from our Eyemouth trip, everything was well organised by Scottish Golf Breaks. No problems at all. A great course, we enjoyed every aspect of it. Hotel was immaculate, staff courteous and the breakfast excellent. We hope to put more business your way in the near future.

John Waters
September 2024

Eyemouth Golf Club

The service was very streamlined and allowed us to worry about our game, rather than thinking about checking in and finding tee times. Everything was taken care of and both the club and the hotel were expecting us, keeping things smooth. The package is well thought out (short drive from course to hotel, the course itself was lovely etc.) and excellent value

David Musil
September 2024

Dumfries & Galloway: Cairndale Hotel, Southerness G. C. & Powfoot G. C.

The hotel was great, food was very good. Both courses were great and staff were very helpful with local knowledge. I managed to keep a 6 off my card at Powfoot and played to my 11 HCP at Southeness, in a howling gale. Definitely be back in the new year. Cheers for the voucher, look forward to using it in the near future.

Andy Smith
September 2024

Scottish & English Border Reivers: Eyemouth, Bamburgh Castle, Dunstanburgh Castle & Goswick

Well, we had an absolutely brilliant time away and the weather was great. The four golf courses were amazing, our favourite was Bamburgh Castle. The sun was splitting the sky that day and hardly a breath of wind. Doxford Hall Hotel was lovely and the customer service was excellent. We both want to thank you so much for booking this holiday for my “special” birthday. Your guidance and advice throughout the booking process was superb and we will definitely book future golf holidays through Scottish Golf Breaks. Your knowledge of the courses was very helpful and the options you provided were flexible and adaptable to our requests.

Michelle & Grant Weatherston
September 2024

The Crail Experience

The Balcomie course was a joy to play with some tricky holes and challenging greens. The Craighead was a really tough track with its course length, dog leg holes and rough that just swallowed your ball. The Balcomie Links Hotel was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Altogether we all thoroughly enjoyed our trip to East Neuk and that’s another two courses ticked off our ‘to play’ list. Thanks again for your first class organisation and excellent communications.

David Nicholls
September 2024

Fife - Crail & Elie

We had a fabulous time at both Crail and Elie and we’re all agreed that they are places we must return to sometime in the near future. Thank you for organising, we greatly appreciate it!

The Gallagher Family
September 2024

Craigielaw & Kilspndie

Thank you for organising the break, everything went well and was very enjoyable. The Hotel was great and courses in good condition, the greens were excellent. Craigielaw is a fantastic base with well appointed rooms, good food and practice facilities.

Garry Goodfellow (party of 24)
September 2024

Dumfries & Galloway: Cairndale Hotel, Southerness G. C. & Powfoot G. C.

We had a great weekend. The hotel and the food were excellent as were the courses. Thanks to SGB for the brilliant planning, organisation and focus on client service. Greatly appreciated.

John Miles
September 2024

East Lothian: Nether Abbey Hotel, The Glen G. C. & Craigielaw G. C..

The hotel and staff were fantastic, food great and we were very well looked after especially at the bar. Everyone enjoyed the courses which were both in extremely good condition and again were well looked after by staff. Thanks for your help.

Charlie Watt
August 2024
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Goswick & Eyemouth

Goswick and Eyemouth were both amazing courses. Goswick was tough with the wind, Eyemouth was spectacular and we would play both courses again. We will definitely be back in touch for our next golfing break.

Brian Kemp
August 2024

Moray, Old & New courses

The golf courses provided a formidable links challenge, and both courses were in great condition. Really grateful for your organising, support throughout and looking forward to doing it all again next year.

Fraser Bain
August 2024

Self Drive Tour: West Lancs, Golf House Club Elie, Ladybank, Leven Links & Moor Allerton

Since the Tour was all about the Golf it exceeded our expectations (can’t help the weather) and we will definitely be going back to Scotland over Spain / Portugal in the future. Thanks ever so much for your work in arranging.

Mark Brooksby
August 2024

Scottish & English Border Reivers: Eyemouth & Bamburgh Castle G. C.

The whole booking process was a pleasure - you were helpful and pleasant throughout, and gave us a weekend of great memories.

Patrick Peal
July 2024

Falkirk, St Andrews & The Glen, North Berwick

Many thanks to all the staff at Scottish Golf Breaks for organising our 7 day break in Falkirk, St Andrews & North Berwick. Everything ran smoothly at all three courses we played, nothing was too much trouble and we have no hesitation in recommending Scottish Golf Breaks. We intend to use them for when we have our next break planned.

Steven Inch
July 2024
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Carnoustie Golf Links

The hotel was lovely and rooms had great views overlooking the championship 1st tee and 18th green. The staff were really friendly and helpful. As a group we had a brilliant time with lots of good memories form our trip. Thanks again for how easy you made the whole process of booking, and we will definitely be using you again.

Paul Dalgleish
July 2024

Eyemouth Golf Club

Just back from a golf break at Eyemouth, weather was great & the course fantastic. We would like to thank Scottish Golf Breaks for organising this value for money break. We will be booking again in the near future.

Jimmy Buchanan
June 2024

East Lothian Tour

Thanks for all your organising of our golf holiday, we had a great time. The courses, accommodation and food were all very good. We will be in touch when have our next break.

Derick Lawson
May 2024

The Northern Lights Tour: Cruden Bay, Murcar Links, Trump International, Fraserburgh & Aboyne

All the courses were top class and everyone treated us very well and made us feel most welcome. Thanks again for all your organisation and making it an enjoyable stress free break.

Derick Lawson
May 2024

Bamburgh Castle & Eyemouth G. C.

Happy 70th Ken Hardiman. The overall trip was incredible and my Dad mentioned a few times that it was the best birthday present he could wish for. The course at Eyemouth had spectacular views and the signature 6th hole was challenging! Bamburgh Castle golf course was just WOW! Scottish Golf Breaks made the trip seamless and we would highly recommend using this company.

Jodie Hardiman
May 2024

Fife Self - Drive Tour: Crail - Balcomie, The Castle, The Eden and The Torrance

From Balcomie to Castle to Torrance to Eden - Scottish Golf Breaks organized a fantastic experience for us. And they took care of everything - apart from our golf and the weather - sunshine, heavy and light rain, storm and fog/haarr! I think it was part of SGB‘s plan to make our golf trip unforgettable!

Martin Reckweg
May 2024

East Lothian & Fife

We had a great time - All the arrangements were excellent, tee times and hotel bookings all went without a hitch. Cannot fault any of the planning and the dialogue to set up the trip, and the subsequent communications were first class. We will certainly use Scottish Golf Breaks again. Thank you.

Richard Pattrick
May 2024

East Lothian Tour: Craigielaw, Dunbar, Gullane, The Glen and Kilspindie

The whole group would like to say a big thank you for your ability to take a request and turn it into a golf trip that was exactly like what we had in mind. It ran like clockwork from beginning to end, and if we or other groups from our club want a trip to Scotland we will be recommending Scottish Golf Breaks.

William O'Hara
May 2024

Blairgowrie: The Rosemount and Lansdowne courses

We have just returned from our trip to Blairgowrie after a recommendation from Scottish Golf Breaks. This was our second SGB booking and, like the first, it was extremely well organised with the emphasis on customer satisfaction at all times. We played the excellent Rosemount and Landsdowne courses and stayed in the town’s well appointed Angus Hotel making the whole package a very enjoyable experience for our entire group.

David Nicholls
April 2024

Dundonald Links

Thank you for organising the Dundonald trip, everything was amazing!

Brian Kemp
April 2024

Eyemouth Golf Club & Carnoustie, Championship Course

Great trip, from central England to Eyemouth, surely a hidden gem, great course to visit en route to Scotland, (take a look at the 6th ) then Carnoustie, wonderful, very friendly and helpful staff. Well organised, great communication with the venues when the weather looked like it could affect our golf. I would highly recommend Scottish Golf Breaks.

Pete Lucas
April 2024

The Kingdom of Fife

Thank you to SGB for a terrific 2 night break in Fife, staying at Stewart’s resort. We played the Strathtyrum, Leven Links & Dumbarnie, all in great condition, which was amazing considering the amount of rainfall. I couldn’t recommend you highly enough. A friendly, stress free service and looking forward to my next trip.

Ronnie McGuchan
April 2024

Crail, Leven Links & The Kittocks

I would stop your searching and book with Scottish Golf Breaks. First class from start to finish. Perfect accommodation and perfect course recommendations within our budget. We will 100% be returning to play golf in Scotland, thanks for an amazing trip

Mark Tyrrell
April 2024

The Fairmont hotel - Kittocks & Torrance

Fist time using Scottish Golf Breaks and I would definitely use them again. Provided us with great options and quotes and took us through each step of the process. They always replied to queries and even helped us navigate the wettest April we’ve seen on record since the early 1990s.

Paul Martin
April 2024

Fairmont - St Andrews, Golf, Eat, Sleep, Repeat

Thank you very much for your amazing help over the weekend, getting us rounds of golf and transport booked at the last minute. It was very much appreciated and made the weekend a great success. We all had a fantastic time. I will definitely be using Scottish Golf Breaks again.

Harry Hook
March 2024

Nairn Golf Club & Nairn Dunbar Golf Club

Second time booking with the team at SGB and was as easy and flawless as the first. Hotel choice was first class, courses booked were as described and tee times well in the timings we were aiming for. Can’t recommend highly enough and will be using again for the next trip, 5 star service.

Roy Temple
March 2024

Dundonald Links & Barassie Links

The service you provided was so easy and convenient I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

Rory MacLennan
February 2024
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Schloss Roxburghe

This is our first booking with Scottish Golf Breaks and from the initial contact to agreeing a suitable trip through to paying the deposit the service has been first class … Very impressive indeed.

David Nicholls
October 2023

Murrayshall Country Estate

It’s a fabulous place ... Scottish Golf Breaks have been super, the communication is fabulous and so efficient. Thanks.

Suzanne & John Cooper
September 2023

Dalmahoy G & C Club

Clear and fast responses to any questions and queries made booking with Scottish Golf Breaks so easy and can’t recommend highly enough, will definitely book again.

Roy Temple
September 2023
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The Fairmont Hotel, The Torrance & Dumbarnie Links

Outstanding service provided by Scottish Golf Breaks - professional, prompt response to every email and provided comfort that we could enjoy the trip in the knowledge every little detail had been attended to.

Graeme Handley
September 2023

Machrihanish & The Fairmont - St Andrews

The bookings made and the hotels were absolutely spot on, booking through SGB was excellent and I would recommend and use you again.

Glen Cunningham
September 2023

Ayrshire, Blawin' a Gaile - Self Drive Tour

I approached SGB on Instagram with a very wide scope for a golf trip to Scotland not really knowing what I wanted. Nothing was an issue and there were lots of options explored! Couldn’t recommend highly enough

Sam Prail
August 2023

East Lothian - Self Drive Tour: Gullane No1, Eyemouth G. C., Bamburgh Castle G. C. & Glen G. C.

Very impressed with the team at SGB, especially George as nothing was too much trouble for him to sort for us. I highly recommend using them to save yourself hours of research and admin.

Adam Marlow
June 2023

Dundonald Links

Easy to communicate with from the outset. Quick turnaround to close the deal. All round good experience.

Craig Stevenson
March 2023
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