WESTIN TURNBERRY 5*

Set along some of the country's most spectacular coastline, under the watchful gaze of the iconic lighthouse, Turnberry is a truly spectacular place for a golf break. The Ailsa has been well-known to the world since Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson's legendary duel in 1977. Looking out to sea and the imposing Ailsa Craig, Turnberry boasts some world-class holes.

Perhaps the best of them all is the tenth; from a remote tee set atop a rocky cliff-top promontory, the drive is across the corner of the bay, and offers visitors a glimpse of the site of Bruce's Castle, home to Scotland's 14^th century King, Robert the Bruce. The narrow path and the tee shot itself are not for the faint-hearted, but are typical of Turnberry's dramatic setting.

Turnberry is fortunate enough to actually boast two quality links courses: like the Ailsa, the Kintyre (formerly called the Arran) was rescued from near extinction by architect Mackenzie Ross in the 1950s. At the Kintyre, fortunate visitors will experience fast, undulating greens, tight links turf, magnificent holes along the shoreline and glorious views of Kintyre, Arran and the lighthouse. The signature hole is undoubtedly the 8^th, where following an elevated tee shot, golfers face a dramatic blind approach to a green set in a gully flanked by rocks.

In addition, the Arran Course has been specifically designed to complement Colin Montgomerie's Links Golf Academy.

Sleeping up to 12 people, and with private dining options, the luxury lodges are the ideal choice for larger golfing groups.

Set in a spectacular 800-acre estate, Turnberry offer guests the best in five-star treatment with top-quality accommodation, dining and leisure facilities. Guests can choose from options to suit personally, as the resort offers standard classic rooms, suites, lodges and cottages.

The magnificently refurbished Edwordian construction sits proudly overlooking the Isle of Arran and the Mull of Kintyre, and has been a luxurious haven since its opening in 1906.

Visitors are advised to sample creations influenced by both classic French and Scottish cuisine in one of Turnberry's restaurants, from the formal Turnberry Restaurant to the Tappie Toorie Restaurant in the clubhouse, which serves up comforting traditional fayre.

The quality of the hotel and golf is reflected at The Spa at Turnberry, where top-class pampering is guaranteed. A range if health and beauty treatments are available, while guests can also enjoy the sea views from the 20-metre swimming pool, and keep fit in the advanced Westin Workout Fitness Studio.

Have a nip in the well-stocked Whisky Bar, open on Friday and Saturday nights

Ayrshire is the birthplace of both Robert the Bruce and Rabbie Burns, and visitors can explore historic ruins, fantastic castles and museums, or set sail on a paddle steamer.

Meetings/Conferences

Westin Turnberry is one of the country’s most prestigious resorts, and is suited to providing a high profile stage for your meeting, conference or corporate event. In the golf clubhouse, the Mackenzie Ross Suite overlooks the Ailsa’s final green, while the resort’s 14 meeting spaces can be adapted to welcome up to 300 guests. Turnberry is an iconic part of golf, and its astounding golfing landscape, now embellished by the Colin Montgomerie Links Golf Academy, can serve to make your event truly special and memorable.