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Scotland’s best beaches for swimming, surfing and water sports 
10Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Scotland’s best beaches for swimming, surfing and water sports 

From hidden coves to surfers’ paradises, taking in both city beaches and remote shores which seem to stretch for miles, a break on Scotland’s coasts offers something for everyone. Here we take a look at the best beaches in Scotland for swimming, surfing, water sports and family activities.  Related articles Scottish golf bucket list Sport in Scotland ‘Water wellness’ in Scotland Book: ‘Blue Scotland’ by Mollie Hughes Island beaches  Luskentyre on the Isle of Harris is regularly included in lists of the most beautiful beaches. With miles of white sandy beach and clear blue water, visitors to the island may be forgiven for imagining they are visiting a Mediterranean archipelago. It is certainly one of the most spectacular beaches in the Outer Hebrides.  S...
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Wilderness Scotland’s new trips for 2024: walking, retreats and road cycling
25Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips

Wilderness Scotland’s new trips for 2024: walking, retreats and road cycling

Wilderness Scotland has introduced a range of new guided trips for 2024. There’s a luxurious tour of the Highlands, with exclusive stays and access, a women-only retreat to the Cairngorms, and two new e-biking itineraries, to the Orkneys and the white-sand fringed Outer Hebrides.  Wilderness walking: highlights of the Highlands  This new nine-night, fully guided trip combines the very best of the Highlands’ wild beauty with superb, luxury hotels, offering the finest seasonal food, all while enjoying some stunning hiking. Highlights include: a boat trip to the remote shores of Loch Coruisk on Skye; hiking in Glencoe in the company of red deer and golden eagles; a visit to the Culloden Battlefield; hiking in the Cairngorms National Park; and guided tours of Scone Palace and the D...
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Sport in Scotland: events, activities and things to do
31Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Guides, Holidays & Trips, Scotland

Sport in Scotland: events, activities and things to do

It may be the land of whisky, Munros, the Highland Games and football's Old Firm, but for many people across the world Scotland is the home of one thing… golf. With some of the best courses in the world - Gleneagles, St Andrews Old Course and Carnoustie to name just three - Scotland is the place that every amateur and professional golfer wants to experience.  It’s not just golf that sports travellers should visit Scotland for though. With its magnificent terrains, lochs and mountains, the country is a haven for winter sports and outdoor activities.  Related articles Scottish golf bucket list ‘Water wellness’ in Scotland Book: ‘Blue Scotland’ by Mollie Hughes Best beaches in Scotland Major sporting events in Scotland Highland GamesEvents usually take place across Scotland throughout the ...
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Links, lochs and isles: Hebridean Princess to host UK ‘golf cruise’ in 2024
27Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Scotland, Sports Travel

Links, lochs and isles: Hebridean Princess to host UK ‘golf cruise’ in 2024

For one week only in September next year, the Hebridean Princess cruise ship will treat golfers to an awe-inspiring Gaelic links, lochs and isles “golf cruise” in Scotland and Northern Ireland.  The Hebridean Island Cruises' luxury liner, which is part of the PoB Hotels collection, accommodates just 48 guests. Taking place from 10-17 September 2024, the golf cruise will start and end in the town of Oban, which is known as the “gateway to the Isles”. Guests will enjoy seven nights on board the Hebridean Princess and the trip includes two gala dinners.  Available for golfers of all abilities, many of the courses are set in spectacular rolling sand dunes with stunning coastal views. “The added benefit is that nobody needs to be an expert to enjoy this wonderful cruise,” Hebridean Islan...
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Asian Tour men’s golf: St Andrews Bay Championship 2023

Spain’s Sergio Garcia, South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel and Chilean duo Joaquin Niemann and Mito Pereira have confirmed their places for the Asian Tour’s inaugural St Andrews Bay Championship, taking place from 24-27 August 2023 at the Fairmont St Andrews.  The US$1.5m championship will be the 12th leg of the 2023 Asian Tour season and the sixth stop on The International Series. “As our first tournament in the country that gave golf to the world, the St Andrews Bay Championship promises to be a momentous week for us,” said Cho Minn Thant, Asian Tour commissioner and CEO. “It’s fitting, therefore, that we should have major champions such as Sergio and Charl and players of the calibre of Joaquin and Mito to grace this auspicious occasion.”  Part of the Asian Tour’s 2023 “UK Summer Swing...
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Scottish cycling holidays: epic adventures with Wilderness Scotland
27Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Scotland, Sports Travel

Scottish cycling holidays: epic adventures with Wilderness Scotland

From 3-13 August Glasgow and Scotland will play host to the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, with the world’s finest cyclists set for fierce competition on the country’s trails, tracks and roads.  For those keen to experience their own two-wheeled adventure, specialist tour operator Wilderness Scotland offers a range of cycling trips across the Highlands and Islands. Either led by expert guides or self-guided, the trips offer challenging single tracks and sweeping roads, while the epic scenery of the Highlands unfolds at a slower, more immersive pace.  North Coast 500  Scotland’s answer to Route 66, the North Coast 500 is one of the world’s most renowned road routes, but one best enjoyed at the slower pace of two wheels. This week-long guided tour takes cyclists to the NC500...
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Tennis: The Glorious Garden Party at Gleneagles 

Gleneagles, a five-star luxury hotel and golf resort in Scotland, will host its Glorious Garden Party on Saturday 17 June from 12.30pm to 5pm.  Marking the start of summer and held in the lead up to the Wimbledon Championships, the event will feature a star-studded mixed doubles match on The Tennis Lawn featuring Johanna Konta, Naomi Broady, Thomas Enqvist and Xavier Malisse. The match will be umpired by Judy Murray. Set in the stunning Perthshire estate beneath the rolling Ochil Hills, guests will be treated to welcome drinks on the lawns where champagne and cocktails will be flowing, followed by a decadent afternoon tea. Spectators can also join in with the lawn games or explore the 850 acres of beautiful Perthshire countryside. Tickets cost £250 per person. See more at gleneagl...
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World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 2024

The Scottish city of Glasgow will host the 19th edition of the World Athletics Indoor Championships from 1-3 March 2024. Events will be held at the Emirates Arena. Ten years on from hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2014, this will be the first time that Glasgow and Scotland has hosted the World Athletics Indoor Championships, and the third time in the UK after Birmingham in 2003 and 2018. For more information, tickets and hotels see:  Event: worldathletics.org  Tickets: glasgowlife.org.uk Hotels in Glasgow: Expedia | Hotels.com Glasgow city breaks: LastMinute.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOCRZVanaRA   Editor’s note: Sports Tourism Media works with a number of affiliate partners. Products are sold directly by agents and operators. We may earn a com...
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Pitlochry Highland Games 

The Pitlochry Highland Games will take place on Saturday 9 September 2023 at Pitlochry Recreation Ground in Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Scotland.  Attractions at the games include pipe bands, highland dancing, tossing the caber, throwing the hammer, putting the stone, tug ’o war, track events, children's races, cycling, massed pipe bands parade, stalls and catering. For ticket information go to See Tickets.  Image: pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk
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‘Water wellness’ in Scotland: wild swimming, paddle boarding, walking and more
15Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Guides, Holidays & Trips, Scotland, Sports Travel

‘Water wellness’ in Scotland: wild swimming, paddle boarding, walking and more

It has sculpted Scotland's world-famous landscape, sustained its stunning scenery and borne myths and legends like the Kelpies and Loch Ness Monster, and now the country’s pure waters are riding the wave of a growing wellness trend.  “Water wellness”, also known as Blue Mind (a term coined by marine biologist Wallace J Nichols), is linked to the positive influence water can have on our physical and mental health, that feeling of calm or peacefulness that is sparked when we are in or near water.   Thanks to its many lochs, rivers, canals and coastlines, Scotland is emerging as one of the hottest destinations in the UK to embrace the water wellness movement, with activities such as wild swimming and paddle-boarding quickly becoming lockdown hobbies.  YouGov rese...
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Golf in Scotland | Gifts and experiences
14Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Scotland, Sports Travel

Golf in Scotland | Gifts and experiences

Scotland is the home of golf and boasts some of the best courses in the world. Here, we pick out some of the best Scottish golf breaks and experiences on offer from our affiliate partners such as BuyAGift.com, Red Letter Days, Expedia and LastMinute.com.  Editor’s note: Sports Tourism Media works in partnership with a number of affiliate companies, so we may earn a commission should you choose to book any deals or packages. All details are provided by affiliate partners. Prices subject to change and correct at the time of publishing.  Scotland holidays and hotels LastMinute.com Scotland holidays: lastminute.com/holidays/scotland Scotland hotels: lastminute.com/hotels/scotland The Kingdom of Fife Tee off at over 45 golf courses in The Kingdom of Fife Hotels in F...
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Scottish Golf Tourism Week’s next edition will now be held in autumn
16Feb By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Scotland, Sports Business

Scottish Golf Tourism Week’s next edition will now be held in autumn

The staging of the 5th Scottish Golf Tourism Week, which was rearranged from November to this spring, has now been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.  Organised by PSP Media Group, the event had originally been scheduled to take place at Fairmont St Andrews from 5-11 November 2020, but was then postponed to 31 March-1 April 2021. However, the recent developments and subsequent announcements early in 2021 relating to the pandemic’s continued impact has led to the cancellation of the rescheduled event. Organisers will now focus their efforts and work in tandem with partners VisitScotland on the return of Scottish Golf Tourism Week later this year with the 2021 event taking place as normal in the autumn. Dates will be announced in due course. Tom Lovering, PSP Media commer...
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A sports travel guide to… Edinburgh
1Jan By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Edinburgh, Guides, Holidays & Trips, Scotland, Sports Travel

A sports travel guide to… Edinburgh

A sports travel guide to... EDINBURGH Scotland’s historic capital city Edinburgh is not just home to a world-famous castle and arts festival, but also the national rugby union stadium and many superb golf courses. BT Murrayfield Stadium plays host to Scotland’s home international rugby fixtures as well as club games for Edinburgh Rugby. The city also has three main football clubs: Hibernian FC, Heart of Midlothian FC and Edinburgh City. One must-do activity for visitors to Edinburgh is take a walk and climb Arthur’s Seat. Teams, stadiums, golf and events in Edinburgh Teams, stadiums and venues Sports teams Football: Hibs, Hearts, Edinburgh City   Rugby union: Edinburgh Rugby  Ice hockey: Edinburgh Capitals Ameri...
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Event focus: 2019 Scottish Golf Tourism Week, Fairmont St Andrews
25Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Sports Travel

Event focus: 2019 Scottish Golf Tourism Week, Fairmont St Andrews

The 4th Scottish Golf Tourism Week (SGTW) will see more than 90 golf organisations participate in the event at the five-star Fairmont resort in St Andrews. Taking place from 28 October to 1 November 2019, SGTW features familiarisation trips around Scotland, a gala dinner and more than 4,000 face-to-face meetings between industry buyers and suppliers.   According to the organisers last year’s event is expected to directly contribute £19.1m worth of additional business to Scotland by 2021, and it’s expected that the 2019 edition will be even more successful.  What the organisers say Tom Lovering, event organiser: “We’re hugely excited to be returning to Fairmont St Andrews. We identified that there was a gap in the market for an event such as this and, following a full evaluation, we wer...
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Sports travel ideas: wild swimming and stay at Loch Melfort Hotel in Scotland
27Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts

Sports travel ideas: wild swimming and stay at Loch Melfort Hotel in Scotland

Loch Melfort Hotel on the coast of Argyll in the Scottish Highlands is offering a Corryvreckan wild swimming travel package in August. The hotel is partnering with swimming experience experts SwimTrek to offer a unique two-night stay which includes a fully guided swim across the Corryvreckan, Scotland’s most iconic open water swims.  During tides, this spectacular narrow straight is transformed into the third largest whirlpool in the world and is famous for its standing waves.  Post swim, guests are invited to warm up in Loch Melfort’s cosy lounge, accompanied by their favourite whisky dram and uninterrupted views over isles of the Inner Hebrides. About the Corryvreckan wild swimming package Where: Loch Melfort Hotel, Arduaine, Argyll, PA34 4XG, Scotland Available dates: 14 August ...
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Women’s sports events the highlight of Scotland’s summer
4Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events

Women’s sports events the highlight of Scotland’s summer

Women’s sport will take the spotlight in Scotland over the next three months with a number of major events taking place.  Scotland will play host to six European and international sporting events kicking off with the Uefa Women’s Under-19 European Championship in July and ending with the biggest women’s golf team event, the Solheim Cup, in September. Other major sporting events in Scotland this summer include:  Hockey: Women’s Eurohockey Championships II  Cycling: Women’s Tour of Scotland cycling  Golf: Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open   Cricket: ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup T20 Global Qualifier Catriona Matthew, Team Europe’s captain at the 2019 Solheim Cup, said: “There is no doubt that women’s sport is benefitting from an enhanced profile both domestically...
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