Since Scotland is the birthplace of golf, this week’s theme celebrates that world renown sport in any way you choose - are you a golf nut? Or a golf widow? Do you enjoy the game, watch it on TV, attend tournaments, or do you find it frustrating or challenging? What is your relationship to golf? Nearly 30 million people play - are you one of them? If not, we get it! Don your best plaid, kick on your finest kilt, and join us on Wednesday!
And remember, the first five at 3:55 to log into the call (no earlier than 3:55pm) will win a special gift from our hosts, and Kelly McAlister will be on hand to gift someone with a fresh pair of Maui Jims!
Gleneagles
Auchterarder, Perthshire - Take a look inside the Glorious Playground . . . A charming country estate, a rural family adventure, a luxurious escape for friends, a cozy couples’ retreat, a home away from home – Gleneagles is a luxury 5 star hotel, spa and golf resort like no other.
But don’t think golf is the only game around here - from Pashley bikes to horseback, falconry to ferrets (yes, seriously), salmon fishing, wildlife photography (maybe you can catch a pic of those daring ferrets?), carriage driving to clay shooting (and lots more), this resort is a playground of many sorts. Even if you call ‘spa-ing’ a sport.
A PLACE TO LAY YOUR HEAD
The rooms at Gleneagles are as glorious as the landscape that frames them, with a luxury 5 star hotel feel. All individually inspired by the mountains and meadows, rivers and lakes of the Perthshire countryside. From the grandest room in the house, the Royal Lochnagar Suite (featured below), to the individually designed Estate Suites, all offer the perfect mix of homeliness and glamour.
DINING, DONE RIGHT
Rosewood Baha Mar presents a choice of indoor venues and outdoor settings for meetings, retreats, incentives, intimate private gatherings, family reunions and celebrations. Can’t you already taste your cocktail under the canopy of lanterns above?
OFF THE TEE
Gleneagles is one of greatest names in the world of golf with three of the top golf courses in Scotland. And as recent hosts of The Ryder and Solheim Cups, it’s easy to see why. Their beautiful golf courses, in equally beautiful settings, are as much fun for novices to play as they are for the pros. One of the great golf resorts in Scotland.
Gleneagles’ reputation as a sporting paradise has flourished for over a century, and golf sits at its very heart. Their three championship golf courses celebrate the history and evolution of golf itself - from The King’s Course, the Braid-designed masterpiece and ‘inland links’ classic, and The Queen’s Course, one of the finest par-68 heathland courses in the UK, to the contemporary Nicklaus-designed PGA Centenary Course. These 54 holes offer a world-class golfing experience to a broad spectrum of enthusiasts, from novices through to the finest players in the world.
The Balmoral
Edinburgh - The Balmoral, 1 Princes Street, where Old Town meets New, a legendary hotel and landmark clock tower: a symbol of its city.
A welcome in bespoke Balmoral tartan; Hebridean blues, heather hues and classic Scottish art; whisky ambassadors with 500 malts – The Balmoral is a love letter to Scotland. Looking up to Edinburgh Castle, savour Michelin-starred dining, French-Scottish bistro fare, award-winning afternoon tea and a serene urban spa at the city’s most majestic spot.
HERITAGE WITH A VIEW
Elegant and stylish, The Balmoral’s 167 rooms and 20 suites offer an invitation to experience and enjoy Scottish heritage. The design, as envisioned by Olga Polizzi, embodies the Scottish landscape, with a colour palette of blues and greys, bringing the country’s woodlands, heather-covered hills and lochs within the hotel’s walls. Many of the rooms add to the sublime sense of place with views out over Edinburgh Castle, Arthur’s Seat and the Old Town.
LET’S MEET IN STYLE
Whether you want to host a lavish gala dinner or an intimate business gathering, a private cocktail party or a product launch, our 10 sophisticated and well-equipped events spaces in Edinburgh—which can accommodate parties of 15 to 400 guests—offer style, comfort and Rocco Forte Hotels’ impeccable, world-class service.
DINE AND DRINK THE BEST
From Number One - where Michelin-starred modern Scottish cuisine meets world-class service, to marrying classic French cuisine with sublime Scottish produce in Brasserie Prince, to Bar Prince where you’ll enjoy beautifully and simply prepared cocktails, to Palm Court for afternoon tea, The Gallery for sweets or tea, and of course, Scotch Whisky Bar, serving over 500 unique varieties of Scotch Whisky... why would you ever leave the hotel?
Oh, Edinburgh. Yes, well, there’s that.
SCOTTISH GAMES
Each week, we attempt to provide you some things that will set the mood for our upcoming visit.
If you’re a golfer, no doubt you’ve encountered at least one these most annoying things golfers do on the course.
Alright, yes, this is like stating, “Chanel is the best-smelling perfume.” But anyway, here’s someone’s list of the best Scotches to drink in 2021.
If you’ve got a bit of time on your hand, here’s how to play the bagpipe. Oh, by the way, they’re called ‘tunes,’ not ‘songs,’ because there are only 9 notes that it plays. No? Really? We wouldn’t have guessed.
We’re sure there are many, many other Scottish bands but right now, we’re channeling our inner 80’s. No, we won’t forget about you.
Kelly McAlister, Maui Jim
Kelly McAlister of Maui Jim will be with us on the calls each week as judge and jury to see which planner really goes all-in with the theme. So engage, be creative, and have fun... and you may be the winner!
She’ll be doing some gifting that will surely lift your shelter-in-place spirits!
