Discover a lovable links behind the wall at the Dunbar Golf Club in East Lothian, Scotland

Dunbar Golf Club should be on every Scottish golf bucket list. If you must, skip Carnoustie or some other highly regarded big-name course to visit the friendly club with a fantastic links hugging the Firth of Forth. Despite a lack of modern length, the 6,597-yard par 71 plays tough enough in the ever-present wind to host a British Open qualifier whenever the R&A visits Muirfield.
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Plenty of new to go with old-world look of Kingsbarns Golf Links in Scotland

In some ways, it's hard to believe Kingsbarns Golf Links in Scotland is more than a decade old. But then again, visually, the course conforms to the sweeping seaside landscape akin to its ancient neighbors just a few miles down the road in St. Andrews. Kingsbarns, however, hasn't rested on its well deserved laurels. It has improved its caddie program, concierge service, clubhouse menu and the golf course itself.
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The Crail Golfing Society offers two glorious but contrasting golf courses in Scotland

The Crail Golfing Society was formed in 1786 and is the seventh-oldest golf club in the world, but the two courses that members of Crail play (Balcomie Links and Craighead Links) aren't nearly as old. Balcomie exudes the greater charm while Craighead poses more problems. Each provides a thrilling round of golf, Clive Agran writes from Scotland.
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Golf in Scotland: Great modern links in a historic destination

While 19th-century links clubs are the main draw in Scotland, the country's modern golf product is one of the best in the world. Many of these modern courses are set on equally -- if not superior -- coastal settings, and no Scotland golf tour is complete without playing at least one of these modern-day wonders, Brandon Tucker writes.
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Enjoy the view of Scotland's great modern links golf courses

It's not all 19th-century clubs in Scotland. In fact, few countries have added such tremendous designs in the 21st century as Scotland. Many of the game's biggest names in course design have laid out links here, including Tom Doak. From East Lothian to the Scottish Highlands, here's a look at Scotland's new breed.
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Scotland golf travel: Reasons to venture beyond St. Andrews

The story of St. Andrews is well told. If you venture beyond, however, the destinations may not be as well known as the Old Course, but they are hardly inferior. Brandon Tucker offers up some reasons why you should consider exploring outside St. Andrews for your Scotland golf vacation.
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