If you plan to spend some time in the UK before or after the event, then Scotland will spoil you for choice. Beyond the delights of Edinburgh you can play some of the best golf courses in the world. After all Scotland is the home of golf. Gleneagles, Turnberry, St Andrews, Muirfield, Carnoustie, Machrihanish and the list goes on. And if you don't play golf some of the courses are truly resorts in themselves offering a wonderful range of activities, spas etc.

Touring Scotland by car will give you a fascinating insight in to the history and culture of which the Scots are so rightly proud. Here is a brief list of some of the places you might consider:

Glasgow A former European City of Culture, Glasgow is one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan destinations in Europe. The city has been reborn as a centre of style and vitality set against a backdrop of outstanding Victorian architecture. Glasgow boasts world famous art collections, the best shopping in the United Kingdom outside London and the most vibrant and exciting nightlife in Scotland. A must see is the splendour of Scotland's best known architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, whose style adorns many unique attractions throughout Scotland's largest city.

The Highlands & Islands As well as being a wonderful holiday destination, the Highlands are home to a quarter of a million people living in communities spread throughout the area: from the vibrant city of Inverness to remote crofting communities and sparsely populated islands.
What these communities do have in common and something that is particularly apparent to visitors is that they are all part of an area that is culturally distinct - influenced by the often-violent history, a strong cultural heritage, and the Gaelic language.
The natural world is also different - the varied climate leads to a wide range of habitats and the relatively sparse population makes this the premier area in Britain, if not Europe for wildlife.The evocative names of the beautiful Scottish islands are well known to many - the Isle of Skye, Islay, Outer Hebrides, Orkney, Mull, Iona and Arran. They are all easily reached by ferry and air. Of course many of the islands produce outstanding malt whisky.

East Coast and the Lowlands Easily accessed from Edinburgh, there's lots of places to visit - the Kingdom of Fife, Aberdeen, Perth, North Berwick and all the way across to Dumfries and Galloway.

For more information visit

http://www.visitscotland.com/

http://www.scotland.org.uk/ideas.htm

If you need any help with planning your visit, do contact Osprey Events

You may be assured of a warm welcome wherever your travels take you in Scotland.