Over the past decade the Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa has
invested heavily and wisely taking the hotel to the internationally recognised
five star resort it is today. Investment has introduced the finest parkland Golf
Course in St Andrews, owned and managed by the Hotel, expansion and development
of the most luxurious Spa on the east coast of Scotland, continual improvement
to the fine dining Restaurant, the Road Hole Grill, the finest seafood
Restaurant in the area and the Millennium Wing, which features some of the most
exclusive Suites in the world of Golf overlooking the mighty Old Course.
Διαμονή:
The Hotel consist of 134 spacious Rooms including 32 Suites, Italian marble
Bathrooms, Jacuzzi Bath in Suites. All of the Rooms in the Old Course Hotel
Golf Resort & Spa are furnished to a luxurious standard and have
unrivalled views, the majority overlooking the Old Course to the sea, others
towards the surrounding countryside.
Συνεδριακοί Χώροι:
The Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa is a place where people
from all over the world come to relax amidst peaceful surroundings. It is also
somewhere that heads of state, international corporations and famous names
choose to do business. The Hotel is a perfect location to host meetings,
conferences, product launches, incentive trips and weddings. Some of the
facilities of the Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa include:
The Atrium & The Gallery - Millennium Wing
The Links - Millennium Wing
The Jubilee - Millennium Wing
The Strathtyrum - Millennium Wing
The Boardroom - Hotel
The Swilken Room - Hotel
No matter how successful an event is from a purely business perspective,
often the true test is the enjoyment it gives the participants. Beyond the
conference room, therefore, the Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa offers
a whole array of exciting and memorable leisure activities.
As you would expect at the largest golf complex in Europe, the golf-based
programmes are amongst the Hotel's most popular. But golf is merely one
attraction in a range of packages, designed to give maximum enjoyment and
provide fresh challenges for the Hotel's delegates. The following information
provides a suggestion of the range of possibilities on offer, specially designed
by the Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa Planners and based, either
within the Resort or in other spectacular Scottish location within easy reach of
the Hotel. Of course, the Hotel will be delighted to discuss arrangements for
your own especially tailored package and the possibility of exclusive use of the
Hotel for your guests.
Some of the Programmes include:
Resort Based
Team Development Days
Highland Games
Craigtoun Multi-Activity Day
Corporate Golf Day
Chariots of Fire
On Location Sporting Day in the Highlands
Off Road Driving
Country Pursuits at Charleton
In addition, the Hotel's Events Team is on hand to assist you at every step
of the planning and organising of your event. Able to see the 'big picture',
without losing focus of all the crucial little details that go to make for a
successful event, their creativity and intimate knowledge of the Resort will
ensure that your event is one that your delegates will really appreciate.
Παροχές Συνεδριακού Χώρου:
Ten Meeting Rooms
Audiovisual Equipment
Secretarial/ Translation facilities
Dedicated Business Centre
Car Parking
High-Tech Computer System
Ιστορία :
The Kingdom of Fife
A Pictish king, Cruithne, divided his entire kingdom into seven smaller ones,
one for each of his seven sons. What we now know is Fife was ruled by Cruithne's
son Fib. The borders have changed so little since then that it is still referred
to as the Kingdom of Fife.
The Kingdom of Fife comprises 18 Royal Burghs, the oldest of which,
Dunfermline, was decreed the ancient capital of Scotland in 1124.
Tennis may have originated in Fife; Real Tennis is still played at nearby
Falkland Palace.
The Forth Bridge, connecting Fife and Edinburgh, was the first major
structure to be built entirely of steel; designed by Sir John Fowler and Sir
Benjamin Baker, it took seven years to complete and opened in 1890.
The oldest Highland Games in Scotland take place in Ceres, first commissioned
by Robert the Bruce.
Crail is the most popular and most photographed village of the East Neuk.
The Isle of May, home to 40,000 puffins, is the site of Scotland's first
lighthouse - The Mayfire Tower - built 1636.
The Old Course Hotel
Situated on Scotland's East Coast in the Kingdom of Fife, St Andrews is a
corner stone of Scottish heritage. In the Middle Ages it was a thriving market
town, important religious centre and seat of learning. Scotland's first
university was established there in 1411 and is still recognised as one of the
finest in Britain.
The citizens of St Andrews have been playing golf on the broad strip of sandy
links that lies between the town centre and the Eden estuary for more than 500
years, earning St Andrews its title: The Home of Golf. The Royal and Ancient
(R & A), the sport's official regulating body, was established in 1834. The Old
Course, a pilgrimage for every golfer, starts and finishes outside the
R & A Clubhouse. The Old Course Hotel overlooks the Old Course from a
magnificent vantage point beside the infamous Road Hole 17, respected and feared
as the toughest par 4 in golf.
Originally, the railway line ran alongside the Old Course and the
station occupied the present site of the Old Course Hotel. When British
Transport built the Hotel in 1968, the station sheds were removed, provoking
uproar at the thought that playing conditions on the Road Hole might change. The
town planners accordingly insisted that new sheds be constructed to the same
specifications as the old. As a result golfers continue to agonise over whether
to take on the challenge of the dogleg hole, hitting over the sheds and the
Hotel Terrace as this is no mean feat, even for an accomplished golfer. In 1992,
a wayward tee shot from the 17th found its way down one of the Hotel chimneys.
The ball bounced off a fire grate and shattered the glass top of the Boardroom
table, while a meeting was in progress.
During the construction of the Old Course Hotel, the original station
master's house was transformed into The Jigger Inn. Adjacent to the 17th green
and 18th tee, this traditional pub quickly became the most popular 19th hole in
St Andrews. Caddies, students, locals, visitors and Hotel guests all appreciate
its friendly atmosphere, open fires and hearty Scottish Fare.
In 1982, British Transport sold the Old Course Hotel to European
Ferries, who upgraded and expanded the property, renaming it the Old Course Golf
& Country Club. HRH The Princess Anne officially reopened the Hotel to
accommodate visitors, players and officials for the 1984 Open.
In February 1988, an international consortium, The Old Course Limited - an
alliance of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club, Robert Fleming & Company,
trusts for the Rockefeller and Oppenheimer families and the Japanese Seiyo
Corporation, a member of the Saison Group - bought the Hotel. An ambitious £16
million refurbishment and renovation programme was initiated and in May 1990,
the property was repositioned as a deluxe five-star Hotel. It was renamed the Old
Course Hotel & Health Spa offering a first-class Health Club, conference
facilities and 125 fully refurbished Bedrooms and Suites.
In 1992, Kosaido Co Ltd, a company with considerable expertise in golf course
management, joined the consortium and subsequently became the majority
shareholder. It was Kosaido's vision and commitment to a luxury five-star resort
at the Home of Golf that made construction of the Duke's Course possible. In
view of the strategic importance of being able offer guests guaranteed tee
times, Kosaido set about acquiring a suitable site for a golf course that would
not be outshone by the great links of St Andrews. The answer was to create a new
inland course of comparable quality.
In 1993, the Victorian mansion in Craigtoun Park and 330 acres of surrounding
countryside, two miles inland from the centre of St Andrews, was purchased for
the project. Five times Open champion and internationally reputed course
architect, Peter Thomson was commissioned to design the new course. It was
Peter's first venture in the UK and as a confirmed admirer of St Andrews he
accepted the task of bringing a new course to the Home of Golf without
hesitation. The Duke's Course opened in July 1995, when HRH The Duke of York
played the inaugural tee shot.
Peter's idea was to exploit the elevated parkland setting to offer glorious
views of the town, sandy beaches and Bay of St Andrews, with the Firth of Tay
and the beautiful Scottish Highlands in the distance. The course itself is
designed to present a challenge, different in style from that offered by the
great St Andrews links courses - over natural parkland and woodland terrain -
yet bringing many of the challenges of links golf into play.
The Duke's Course Clubhouse, which was opened in July 1996, stands in a
secluded copse above the Ice House 9th and Craigtoun 18th greens and offers
spectacular views over St Andrews and the closing holes of front and back nines.
In 1999, a new investment programme of more than £5 million, began and
reaffirmed the Hotel's position as St Andrews' leading resort property. In May
2000, to celebrate the return of the Open Championship to the Home of Golf for
the Millennium Open, a spectacular new wing extending the Hotel's frontage along
the 17th fairway was unveiled, offering 21 Rooms of which 16 are Suites.
Conference and banqueting capacity was also enhanced by creating three
flexible meeting zones: The Atrium with projection wall; The Gallery, a raised
exhibition/events area; and three meeting rooms suitable for up to 60 delegates.
The entire wing is linked by computer network for simultaneous communication
between all rooms and public areas.
Golf development at St Andrews continues apace. Kingsbarns, a magnificent
seaside course to the south of town, near Crail, opened in July 2000 to
universal acclaim. With the fivehistoric links courses that surround the
Old Course Hotel and the recent additions of the Duke's Course and
Kingsbarns, St Andrews remains unchallenged as the world's leading golf
destination in the world.
By 2002, it became apparent to the owners of the Old Course Hotel that
for many guests, health and spa facilities were as important as golf. With the
Hotel's existing spa under increasing pressure, it was decided to sacrifice some
bedrooms in order to increase the number of treatment rooms from six to 14.
Eight new therapy suites, all bathed in natural light and many with views of the
Old Course and coastline, were created in what is now the dedicated
treatment wing on the first floor of the Hotel. All the new suites are large
enough to accommodate couples and enjoy private changing rooms. A full range of
treatments for men and women is offered, using Clarins, Thalgo and - exclusive
to the Old Course Hotel in Scotland - Pevonia Botanica.
The Spa now occupies two floors. Its focus is a superb 15-metre Lap Pool on
the ground floor, maintained at 30 degrees. The Pool is surrounded by sun
loungers and has a Whirlpool at one end, brasserie-style tables and chairs at
the other. A glazed atrium roof provides ample natural light. Also on the ground
floor is a gymnasium equipped with state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment and
weights, and single sex changing rooms with sauna and steam rooms. Sands Seafood
Bar & Restaurant offers a Spa menu of three courses.
Recent investment in The Spa is only the first phase of its redevelopment,
which is to be completed by 2005, when the Open Championship returns once more
to the Home of Golf.
Υπηρεσίες & Παροχές :
24-Hour Room Service
Same Day Laundry & Dry Cleaning
Chauffeur Service
Helipad
Horse Riding
River, Loch or Sea Fishing
Shopping within the Hotel: Quality Gifts & Souvenirs, Golf clothing,
Jewellery
Εστιατόρια & Μπαρ:
Scotland is a nation whose traditions of fine food and hospitality have
absorbed the influences and distinctive tastes of many cultures. To dine
at the Old Course Hotel is to savour the best the country has to offer,
in surroundings worthy of such culinary excellence.
The Road Hole Grill: Quality Scottish and organic produce for classic dining.
Located on the fourth floor, seats 100, open grill kitchen on view, glorious
views of the coast, links courses and town.
The Road Hole Bar: Famous rare selection of almost 200 malts representing
every Scottish distillery, mothballed or otherwise. Adjacent to the Road Hole
Grill.
Sands Seafood Bar & Restaurant: Contemporary cuisine with a fusion
influence. On the ground floor, seats 80 with private dining for up to 30.
Stylish interior, upbeat atmosphere. Excellent Bar offering sushi, sashimi and
gravadlax and an exciting selection of Absinthe-based and traditional cocktails
as well as New World beers and wines.
The Jigger Inn: Traditional Scottish Pub with open-hearth fires; original
building dates circa 1850, when it was the station master's lodge. Located next
to the Pro Shop. Serves hearty Scottish Pub food.
Duke's Restaurant: Spectacularly positioned Bar and Restaurant located at the
Duke's Golf Course. Seats 46 (Boardroom seats from 12 to 24 for private dining).
Offers appealing Scottish-American menu and carvery.
The Conservatory: Serves Continental Breakfast, delicious afternoon teas of
Scottish or French pancakes and a good selection of classic home-made
ice-creams. Seats 25, offers fine views of the links.
Άλλες Πληροφορίες:
Golf:
There can be few golfers who don't dream of playing St. Andrews, 'The Home of
Golf'. The Hotel is situated alongside the 17th Road Hole, where dramatic scenes
down the years have sealed the destiny of so many Open Championships. A number
of Golf Breaks have been designed that can include use of the Hotel's Leisure
facilities, Luxury accommodation and tuition with plenty of practice on the St
Andrews links courses and the Duke's. The Old Course Hotel Golf Resort &
Spa offers an extensive range of golf services to ensure that all golfing
needs are met.
GOLF IN ST ANDREWS
St Andrews is renowned and accepted worldwide as the Home of Golf
1457: golf first played c. 1400, was banned by James II because he believed
it to be responsible for his men avoiding archery practice.
1552: Golf's first official records confirm the rights of citizens to play
golf and football, dry their fishing nets and bleach their linen on the links
land.
1754: 22 noblemen and gentlemen set up The Society of St Andrews Golfers, to
organise an annual competition. In 1834, William IV became patron and it was
renamed the Royal & Ancient Golf Club, which is today the governing body of
International Golf.
1913: the first green fees to play The Old Course were introduced.
THE DUKE'S COURSE
The Duke's Course is the first and only parkland Golf Course in St Andrews,
Scotland. Owned and managed by the Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa,
opened in July 1995.
Affectionately known by club members and locals as The Duke's, not least
because the inaugural tee shot was played by HRH The Duke of York, it measures
7,271 yards when playing from the professional tees and offers a versatile and
challenging par 72, 18 holes of championship play. It is situated two miles
inland in the 330 luxuriant acres of Craigtoun Park, offering glorious panoramic
views of the town and Bay of St Andrews, the vast sandy beaches of the
coastline, the Firth of Tay and the beautiful Scottish Highlands in the
distance.
The key reason for constructing The Duke's was, despite the Old Course
Hotel's unrivalled position alongside the infamous 17th Road Hole of the Old
Course, the hotel has no privileged rights of access to the Old Course for which
St Andrews is so famous. As a five-star golf resort hotel, it is essential to be
able to offer guests guaranteed tee times on a superb championship course, and
the only way to do that was to create its own. Having decided this, the Duke's
Course was carefully planned and designed to complement the five classic
links-land courses along the coastline and to enhance St Andrews' standing as
the world Mecca for golfers.
Designed by Peter Thomson, five time Open Champion of the 50s and 60s and one
of the most highly respected course designers worldwide, the Duke's Course has
more than benefited from Peter's sympathetic approach to the majesty of the
Scottish countryside. His philosophy, firmly rooted in the tradition of British
golf and especially Scottish golf, dictates that the game should be played on
the ground and not in the air. He says: 'the real challenge should be getting to
the green, not just landing on it. Once there, putting should be fun.' Great
importance was placed on making the course sufficiently challenging and spacious
to accommodate International Championships, yet capable of offering an enjoyable
game for golfers of all levels. Each hole is designed to remain hidden from its
neighbour and many of the pot bunkers are hidden from the distant eye, thus
preserving the natural look of the land.
Ever respectful of local tradition, the golf architect also had to factor the
resident ghost into his plans. Legend has it that on May 3, 1697 Archbishop
James Sharp was travelling with his daughter along the old road to St Andrews.
Five assassins were laying in wait for another man, but settled for the
Archbishop, who was widely held to have betrayed the Scots and their Laird. At
Magus Muir, no more than two clean strikes from the Duke's Course Clubhouse,
they slashed his face, cut off his hands, shot him and rode his own carriage
over his head, all in front of his daughter. Small wonder that when the phantom
carriage of Archbishop James Sharp thunders past the clubhouse before plunging
into St Andrews bay, his daughter's screams may be heard from the fairway.
The Duke's Course Clubhouse, a mere five par from the scene of Magus Muir,
opened in July 1996 and is situated in a secluded copse immediately above the
Ice House 9th and Craigtoun 18th greens. The careful positioning offers
spectacular views of St Andrews and the crucial closing holes of play. Built in
a traditional style sympathetic to its parkland environment, the facilities
include luxurious changing rooms, a relaxing bar comfortable dining areas and a
well-stocked Pro Shop where state-of-the-art golf carts and a good selection of
clothing and equipment are available.
For a course that is only eight years old it has gathered many accolades. In
1998, the Duke's hosted the Scottish PGA Match Play Championship; in 1999, the
Inter-Maritime Pro Am and in 2000, the PGA Glenmuir Club Professional
Championship. It has been consistently voted in the top 10 inland UK courses by
leading golf publications across Europe and this summer hosted the prestigious
Scottish Amateur Championship.
The final phase to complete the five-star golf facilities of the Old
Course Hotel is the restoration of the former Mount Meville House; a
beautiful Grade Β listed Victorian mansion dominating the centre of the
Duke's Course. Plans are underway to restore the mansion to its former glory and
contained within will be a Leisure and Health Club, exquisite Apartment and
Suite accommodation to provide an exclusive haven in answer to the increasing
demand for quality facilities of this nature in St Andrews.
Andrew Coltart: Duke's Course Touring Professional
Andrew Coltart has been the touring professional for the Duke's Golf Club, St
Andrews, since October 1996. One of Europe's most consistently successful
performers, he has led the Scottish challenge with Colin Montgomerie in recent
years. Andrew announced himself on the international stage by winning the
Australian PGA as a 22 year-old in 1994. Four years later, he repeated the
victory and finished the year top of the Australasian Order of Merit. In 1999,
he won selection for the European Ryder Cup team at Brookline. In May 2001,
Andrew won the Great North Open at Slaley Hall.
Andrew Coltart is a regular visitor to the Duke's, St Andrews' first parkland
course. He makes a point of attending the Club's Annual Awards Dinner to present
the Coltart Cup, created in his honour. Andrew hosts a number of Clinics and
corporate days during the year and enjoys the opportunity to mix informally with
Club members, both on and off the course. He has also been pleased to get to
know five times Open Champion and Duke's Course architect, Peter Thomson, whose
experience, knowledge and passion for the Scottish game have served as an
inspiration to Coltart as his own career has progressed.
The Duke's and Andrew Coltart have matured in tandem. In a short space of
time they both achieved international recognition and championship status: The
Duke's hosting the Scottish Matchplay Championship in 1996, Andrew winning the
Qatar Masters, his first European Tour title, two years later. In the last year
of the outgoing Millennium, the Duke's was named in Britain's top ten new golf
course developments; Andrew Coltart was ranked in the top ten of the European
Tour's Order of Merit.
In August 2003, Andrew enjoyed an excellent run of form, achieving four top
five finishes in five weeks and picking up valuable Ryder Cup points.
Sir Michael & Lady Bonallack - Captains of the Duke's Golf Club
In December 2001, Sir Michael & Lady Bonallack were named Captain and
Lady Captain of the Duke's Golf Club of St. Andrews in December 2001 and have
now entered the second year of their captaincy. Jonathan Thornton, President of
the Duke's Golf Club, comments: "This is an unprecedented combination of
captaincies. Sir Michael is the finest European amateur golfer the
game has ever known and few players or administrators are so highly
regarded around the world by amateurs and professionals alike. Such a remarkable
record of achievements has been unique, complemented by Lady Bonallacks
prestigious success."
Sir Michael said: 'St Andrews is the Home of Golf and has not only been the
guardian of tradition but has also been at the forefront of innovation in the
game over generations. As Chairman of the Duke's Advisory Board I have been
involved with Peter Thomson's wonderful design since its inception and its
inauguration by the Duke of York in 1995. To be husband and wife Captains of a
mixed membership, in the European style of modern golf, is a new challenge for
us and one we are enjoying tremendously.'
Sir Michael & Lady Bonallack succeed John Glover MBE, former Secretary of
the Rules Committee of the R & A, and his wife Maureen, who wished the
incoming Captains every success.
Sir Michael dominated amateur golf in Britain in the 1960s and early 1970s.
He won five Amateur Championships between 1961 and 1970, won the English Amateur
five times and was leading amateur in the 1968 and 1971 Open Championships. A
member of nine consecutive Walker Cup teams, from 1957 - 1973, he was Captain
twice and describes his contribution to victory at St Andrews in 1971 as the
crowning achievement of his career. "I was Playing Captain when we won over
the Old Course, and it does not get, cannot get, any better than that," he
says.
After retiring from competitive play, he rose through the ranks of golf
administration to become Secretary of the R & A in 1983. On retiring from this
post in 2000, he was named Captain of the R & A, the highest honorary position
in the game. In recognition of his role as one of golf's greatest ambassadors,
Sir Michael has been elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame for his Lifetime
Achievement in Golf.
Sir Michael remains active in retirement and with his unique knowledge and
understanding of the world of golf and his enthusiasm for its development, he
continues to contribute at all levels of the sport and takes a special interest
in the junior game.
He also has strong views about how the 'honest game' should be played at club
level. These days too few four balls let two balls through,' he says. Too many
golfers do not repair divot or plug marks and fail to rake bunkers. In Europe,
golfers have to pass a test on rules and etiquette before they get a handicap.
Perhaps we should do the same. To keep the game honest it is important to
maintain behavioural standards and ensure that amateur golf is not destroyed by
over-commercialism.'
Lady Bonallack's achievements are scarcely less impressive than those of her
husband. As Angela Ward she was a member of the victorious Curtis Cup team of
1956. As Angela Bonallack she defended the Cup two years later in America and
played in four further Curtis Cup teams. She was twice English Ladies Champion,
three times runner-up and twice a loosing finalist in the British Ladies
Championship, she also enjoyed great success abroad, winning national titles in
Sweden, Germany and Portugal.
The Duke's is owned and managed by the Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa
and is gathering its own accolades. In 1998 the Duke's hosted the Scottish PGA
Match Play Championship; in 1999 the Inter-Maritime Pro Am and in 2000 the
P.G.A. Glenmuir Club Professional Championship. It has been consistently voted
in the top 10 inland UK courses by leading golf publications across Europe. This
month, the Duke's is hosting the Scottish Amateur Championship. Secretary and
operations manager, Stephen Toon said: The last time the Scottish Amateur
Championship was held in St Andrews was in 1976. It is the most prestigious
tournament on the Scottish golfing calendar and we are thrilled to see it return
to the Home of Golf and played on the Duke's Course'.
Gallery:
Art on The Links is a highly unusual Gallery, set in the stunning and
contemporary setting of the Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa beside
the most famous hole in the world of golf. Ideal also for video art and
sculpture, the Gallery offers a continually changing series of paintings and
photographic exhibitions from artists, galleries and private collections from a
wide range of sources.
Spa:
Welcome to the Spa at the Old Course Hotel, an invigorating,
refreshing and revitalising haven. If you have an hour to spare, a day to
yourself or you are seeking a week of perfect relaxation, the Spa is a place to
make your own. The Hotel's new Suite of Treatment Rooms has now opened on the
first floor of the Hotel, directly above the current Spa. The majority of these
new rooms overlook the famous Old Course and are all bathed in natural daylight
pouring in from the floor to ceiling windows. Large Lap Pool and Whirlpool under
a glazed roof and surrounded by sun loungers, Sauna, Steam Room, Cardio-vascular
Training and Fitness Rooms with state-of-the-art equipment. Eight large Therapy
Suites with private Showers, Changing and Relaxation areas, dedicated Treatments
from Thalgo, Pevonia, Botanica and Clarins. Individually tailored programmes for
Fitness and Beauty available:
Scotland's First Vichy Shower
Spa Days
Spa Escapes
Women's Treatments
Men's Treatment Spa Memberships
Περιοχή:
St Andrews Town:
St Andrews takes its name from one of Christ's apostles, whose relics were
brought to the town by shipwrecked monk Saint Regulus, also known as St Rule.
Important destination on the pilgrimage trail during the 8th Century, when
people flocked to the site of St Rule's shipwreck to pay homage to St Andrew.
1411: the first and most famous Scottish university, St Andrews University,
founded.
1528: Patrick Hamilton, student and first Martyr of the Scottish Reformation,
was tried and burned at the stake for heresy - his face, etched in stone above
the arch of the University Chapel, is said to have appeared as a result of the
psychic power of his martyrdom.
Col. Lionel Playfair, provost in 1840, improved tourist facilities making the
town a favourite with intellectuals, writers and artists such as Thomas Carlyle
and Anthony Trollope.
1981: Scenes for Chariots of Fire were filmed on the West Sands.
1996: St Andrew's Week was founded to celebrate St Andrews Day, November 30.
St Andrews in the Kingdom of Fife, Scotland. Overlooking the world-famous Old
Course, to which it owes its name, the resort stands adjacent to the fairway
of the infamous Road Hole. Served by four Airports: Edinburgh - 52 miles,
Glasgow - 100 miles; Dundee, domestic or private flights only - 11 miles,
Leuchars Air Base - private or chartered aircraft up to Boeing 737 can land by
arrangement, passengers can clear international customs and immigration.
Leuchars Train Station 4 miles - hourly services London Kings Cross via
Edinburgh.
Access:
Air: Edinburgh is the nearest International Airport with several flights
daily to/from London, elsewhere in the United Kingdom and Europe.
Transatlantic flights arrive at Glasgow from where you can connect by road
or rail. Fifteen minutes away, Dundee is the closest commercial Airport,
offering a limited scheduled service and landing for private aircraft.
Closer still, private or chartered aircraft, up to Boeing 737 size, can
land, by arrangement, at nearby RAF Leuchars, where passengers can clear
international customs and immigration.
Road: The Hotel is just off the A19, which connects to the UK's Motorway
network at Junction 8 of the M8 between Edinburgh and Perth.
Rail: Leuchars is the nearest Station with regular services to/from
Edinburgh and connections across the UK.