The high road in Scotland leads to Royal Dornoch, with Nairn, the 1999 Walker Cup venue, number two on the playlist. Add in a variety of remote links such as Brora and you have the perfect place to get away from it all.

Scotland - North East

The two big names in the North East are Royal Aberdeen and Cruden Bay. The former is often cited as being top of the shortlist if the R&A chooses to add another venue to the Open rotation, the latter is the work of Tom Simpson, the genius behind Ballybunion.

Scotland - Angus

Angus is the home of Carnoustie, claimed by many to be the toughest course in the world, and evidenced by the scoring in the 1999 Open. Panmure, Monifieth and Montrose are all final qualifying courses for the Open and good tests of golf.

Scotland - Fife

In a far corner of Fife, lies St Andrews, believed by many to be the birthplace of golf and certainly it's spiritual home. All golfers must make a pilgrimage to the Old Course at some point in their lives. Nearby Kingsbarns is making a mark as the first great course of the 21st century.

Scotland - South East

The town of Gullane is the Lothian equivalent of St Andrews. Muirfield sits regally out of sight, whilst the No1, No2, No 3 and Luffness courses sit side by side in the centre of town. Within a short drive, North Berwick and Dunbar must also be played.

Scotland - South West

The Ayrshire coast is another world class destination. Turnberry and Royal Troon are the headline acts, with Western Gailes another superb test. Prestwick adds a little eccentricity, whilst the remote Machrihanish and Machrie provide some mystery.