Ancient tradition in a modern setting
“I try to avoid the ordinary.”
Bill Murray -American golfer and honorary Scot.
#BillMurraysingsLochLomond.
Hollybank House and Hollybank Lodge are ideal locations to enjoy the great Scottish sport of golf whilst taking in the natural splendour of the Loch and its surroundings.
In the ancestral home of the great game, Loch Lomond is the setting for and giving access to some of golf’s most iconic and dramatic courses Turnberry Gleneagles and St Andrews are easily accessible for day trips from Hollybank or add on weekend stays. Close to home, The Carrick Golf Course, whose clubhouse spa is available to resident guests at Hollybank, is only a ten minute drive for the house and the lodge. The Scandinavian style Spa is perfect for all golfing enthusiasts who like a bit of rest and relaxation alongside their golf.
Our American golfing guests at Hollybank often combine an extra stay with Luxury on Islay at Leodamais, to experience the stunning whisky Isle and its magnificent links course at The Machrie.
Many of our friends from across the pond also choose to combine heritage Scottish and Irish golfing adventures. For those interested in this combi trip, all parts of Ireland are incredibly easy to get to, with Glasgow Airport a forty minute drive from the Loch. For the more hardcore golfer – adventurer, or those with both Scottish and Irish roots, take the three hop trip /Hollybank-Islay-Ballycastle. Travel by air to Islay, and then take the Kintyre Express* rib from Islay to Ballycastle, on the north eastern coast of Northern Ireland and some of the best golf available in County Antrim, including the magnificent Royal Portrush. Whatever your Golf adventure, the team at Hollybank will be delighted to help you stitch together your dream itinerary.