Destination Golf Scotland 2019 * | Page 36

The summit of Carn Liath from the Garry Bridge. Pic: VisitScotland / Kenny Lam. Golf & Tourism in Perthshire Perthshire is home to some of Scotland’s best golf courses including the world-class resort of Gleneagles, host to the 2014 Ryder Cup, 2018 European Championships and 2019 Solheim Cup. Highland Perthshire (West) Includes; Killin, Mains of Taymouth, Aberfeldy, Strathtay, Pitlochry & Blair Atholl. Returning to where it all began, Scotland, The Home of Golf, The Solheim Cup will be staged on The PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles in Perthshire will see Europe vs USA battle it out in one of the highlights of the golfing calendar, taking place from 9th - 15th September 2019. Lowland Perthshire (East) Includes; Craigie Hill, King James VI, North Inch, Murrayshall Championship, Murrayshall Lynedoch, Kinross - The Montgomery, Kinross - The Bruce, Bishopshire, Milnathort. Perthshire offers breath-taking scenery with spectacular heathland courses and 9-hole gems in the Heart of Scotland. Play a relaxing round or experience a championship test in the natural beauty of the Perthshire Highlands with tranquil glens, lush forests and an incredible array of Scottish wildlife, Perthshire and so much to offer. The region is divided into four areas; Highland Perthshire East and West, and Lowland Perthshire, East and West. Highland Perthshire (East) Includes; Dunkeld and Birnam, Blairgowrie Rosemount, Blairgowrie Lansdowne, Blairgowrie Wee Course, Strathmore Rannaleroch, Strathmore Leitfie Links, Alyth, Alyth Glenisla, Dalmunzie. 34 Lowland Perthshire (West) Includes; Gleneagles PGA Centenary Course, Gleneagles King’s Course, Gleneagles Queen’s Course, Gleneagles PGA National Academy Course, St Fillans, Comrie, Culcrieff, Crieff Ferntower, Crieff Dornock, Muthill, Auchterarder, Muckhart, Dunning. Perthshire’s superb variety of courses creates the perfect destination for family golf with great value family golf tickets, free golf for under 18s and welcoming family-friendly courses. The picturesque towns and villages throughout the region offer a great choice of accommodation with quality food & drink. Make sure to take the time to discover the many things to see and do off course, from malt whisky distilleries, historic castles, adventure sports to salmon fishing.