Reaching the links: a primer on golf travel in Scotland

A few practical notes for anyone planning a golf trip. Many of the famous links sit on the coast and cluster in reachable groups. The Fife courses around St Andrews are roughly an hour and a half from Edinburgh, while several renowned Ayrshire links, including those near Troon, lie within an hour or so of Glasgow. St Andrews Old Course typically allocates a share of tee times by a daily ballot, so entering in advance is wise, and many top clubs require booking well ahead, sometimes months, especially in summer. A hire car is often the simplest way to link several courses in a trip, though some are reachable by train and taxi. Scottish weather means layers and waterproofs matter as much as your clubs. Rough guidance only, so confirm each club's own booking rules directly. Which courses are on your list, and how are you sequencing them?