Gleneagles - The iconic Scottish hotel and sporting estate

Under an hour’s drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow airports and just over an hour away from the iconic golfing mecca of St Andrews lies what has been the high-profile face of world-class golf and hospitality in Scotland for nearly a century. Gleneagles is the beautiful 850-acre luxury Perthshire estate that proudly enjoys its reputation within the game and outside of it as a leading destination. When it first opened its doors in 1924 it quickly became known as a ‘Riviera in the Highlands’. Today, the breadth of its attractions, including three championship golf courses and a wealth of country pursuits, positions it as a luxury sporting estate filled with fun, adventure and relaxation.

Golf – Three world class, top 100 golf courses

Boasting three 18-hole championship golf courses in The King’s, The Queen’s, and The PGA Centenary, plus an enticing nine-hole Par 3 Wee Course, Gleneagles is a destination that all serious golfers must visit at least once.

The King’s - host of the Senior Open in 2022 and designed by renowned golf course architect, James Braid - opened for play in 1919 and offers breath-taking views across the Ochil Hills, Grampians and Trossachs. This Top 100 ranked classic hosted a famous match between the ‘Big Three’ of Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player in 1966 and Lee Trevino famously said of The King’s: ‘If heaven is anything like this, I hope they save me a tee-time.’

The much-loved Queen’s is another Top 100 Rankings regular on the property and was originally a nine-hole courser being extended to 18 in 1925. Measuring under 6,000 yards, the Queen’s is the shortest golf course to feature in the Golf Monthly UK&I Top 100 rankings, a testament to its quality, and plays as a par 68. It has some of the best views out of all the courses and is a truly gorgeous, yet testing, layout.

Completing the trio, the Jack Nicklaus-designed PGA Centenary is an American-style course that hosted one of the greatest European team victories in the 2014 Ryder Cup, followed by the 2019 Solheim Cup, the scene of another dramatic European victory led by Scot, Catriona Matthew.

Paul McGinley’s Team Europe defeated Tom Watson’s Team USA 16.5 - 11.5 in 2014, while the 2019 Solheim Cup came to a dramatic climax. With the last shot of her professional career, 2023 and 2024 Solheim Cup captain Suzann Pettersen holed a birdie putt on the PGA Centenary’s 18th green to close out her match and give Europe the victory by the narrowest of margins. It was one of the greatest moments in Solheim Cup history.

Gleneagles remains the only venue in Europe to have hosted both Matches.

As well as the three world class courses and Wee Course, there’s ample facilities to work on your game at the PGA National Golf Academy, where PGA professionals and Trackman technology can improve your swing, or head to the driving range, practice putting greens or short game area to sharpen up your skills.

Golf events at Gleneagles this year

The 2023 International Pro-Am

The Glorious Golf Gathering

Stay and Play at Gleneagles

Enjoy one night in the hotel and one round of golf on any of the three championship courses at a special rate.

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Stay – Relax in the heart of Perthshire

The bedrooms at Gleneagles are as glorious as the landscape that frames them, with a luxury 5 star feel. All are individually inspired by the mountains and meadows, rivers and lochs of the Perthshire countryside. Every single nook and cranny, each fluffy cushion, are carefully designed to make the luxury bedrooms a warm and inviting home from home.

From the sweeping staircases in the Main House, to the handiness of the gym, pool and spa in Braid House, Gleneagles’ eight different categories of bedrooms and suites offer contemporary luxury for every type of family, and every occasion.

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Eat & Drink – Scotland’s best dining experiences

Beyond the pristine fairways, Gleneagles’ guests can relax, unwind and socialise among a wealth of food and drink experiences.

To bring your perfect day on the course to a close, toast the day’s play in Auchterarder 70, overlooking the 18th greens of The King’s and The Queen’s.

It is the perfect place to raise a glass, before venturing to The Dormy restaurant, within the bustling clubhouse, to sample a menu that includes grill classics, comfort food, pizza and fresh dishes from the tandoor. Alternatively, for those seeking some theatrical gastronomic magic steeped in history, The Strathearn, is Gleneagles’ glamorous Franco-Scottish dining experience.

Or for something less formal, The Birnam is a vibrant, lively and relaxed Italian-American grill, offering the finest cuts grilled to perfection over a custom-built open fire pit. However, the ultimate dining experience at Gleneagles comes courtesy of Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, the only 2 Michelin star restaurant in Scotland, offering world-class culinary experiences.

To end a special evening, The Century Bar is as elegantly dressed as it is a beguiling place for a glass of champagne or a warming malt whisky. By day it’s also the perfect meeting place for coffee and a bite with favourite friends or golfing guests.

For those staying overnight, and adding a touch of glamour to a stay at Gleneagles, The American Bar, decadent and intimate, is a must-visit for residents looking to relax in sumptuous style.

Pursuits – Activities for the entire family

From fishing, shooting, riding, and a range of other country pursuits, Gleneagles truly demonstrates the best activity holidays Scotland has to offer for the whole family. The team at Gleneagles love the great outdoors as much as the guests, and in this stunning setting, with expert, friendly tuition and world-class facilities, over 50 unique pursuits are a breath of fresh Highland air. Those looking for unforgettable adventure holidays in Scotland should look no further than Gleneagles.

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Spa & Wellness - Relax, recover and restore

The Spa at Gleneagles is a soothing haven from everyday stresses, a world of wellness where the welcome is warm, the spirits are lifted, and the pursuit of balance is the only option on the menu.

Along with a host of signature treatments supported by key brand partners Dr. Barbara Sturm and Tata Harper, you’ll also find Gym & Swim spaces and the beauty lodge, Bob & Cloche.