Scotland is the birthplace of golf and there are at least 50 golf courses less than an hour away. In partnership with the Links Club, individually tailored golf packages with bookings at Scotland’s famous old golf courses as well as visits to “wee gems”, golf courses off the beaten track and usually only played by locals, can be arranged.

Magnificent hill-walking (hiking) is available close to Stirling ; you could even bag your first Munroe (hills over 3000 feet). Or you can explore the back roads and network of paths on a bicycle. Or for the more adventurous, combine the hills with bikes, we have some fabulousand mountain biking in the area.

Then there’s pony-trekking, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, fishing, climbing and more.

Perhaps you want to investigate your Scottish heritage, re-live some of Scotland ’s history by visiting the many castles, stately homes and interpretive museums in the area. You can tour/taste your way around Scotland ’s many whisky distilleries, or re-trace the old woolen trail, visiting woolen mills and their outlet stores.

Scotland ’s historic capital, Edinburgh with the renowned Edinburgh Festival, as well as ongoing theatre, music, art and history is only forty minutes east. Forty minutes south west and you’re in Glasgow with its long history of architecture, art and popular culture.

It’s all just a stone’s throw from Newholme. If you can’t find the information on Newholme’s activities table, just ask David!