Family Fun at Crieff Hydro… On and Off the Course
With fans’ plans being finalised for the Solheim experience in September, a stay-and-play break to picturesque Perthshire is a must. Crieff, sitting less than 20 minutes north of Gleneagles, is a par-fect base if you are journeying to the Solheim, Indeed, look no further than staying at a venue synonymous with Perthshire, and Scotland in general, the wonderful Crieff Hydro Hotel.
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Texas Confirmed for Solheim Cup Opening Ceremony
Award-winning Scottish pop rock band Texas are today announced as the headline act for the Opening Ceremony of The 2019 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles this September. The 40 million record selling group fronted by Sharleen Spiteri, best known for smash hits ‘Say What You Want’ and ‘Black Eyed Boy’, will kick off the event in style on Thursday 12th September, entertaining the thousands expect
Solheim Cup Trophy Tour Inspires Schoolchildren
Thousands of schoolchildren across Perth & Kinross are getting the opportunity to get up close and personal with sporting history thanks to the Solheim Cup Schools Trophy Tour ahead of the biggest event in women’s golf being staged at Gleneagles in September 2019.
Team Europe's Outfit Revealed For Tartan Friday
Specially commissioned Solheim Cup tartan goes into Team Europe’s Friday outfit. On the opening day of the Solheim Cup tournament at Gleneagles in September, viewers can expect to see the European Team sporting a unique design. The official Solheim Cup tartan has been woven into several abacus® garments, celebrating the Solheim Cup´s return to the Home of Golf.
Murrayshall – the perfect retreat for the golfing couple
There is a sense of excitement and anticipation as Murrayshall Country House Hotel and Golf Club comes into view. Making the quaint drive through the countryside up to the historic main building, glancing at the tree-lined pristine Perthshire fairways en route, an eagerness both to check in and head for the first tee takes hold.
Countdown Begins to 100th Highland Open
It's one of the oldest and, in its heyday, one of the most prestigious golf competitions in the country. And this year marks the 100th playing of The Highland Open at Pitlochry Golf Club. Entries are being taken now for a gents competition which first teed-up in 1909 and has been interrupted only by the war years.
Lamppost banners erected as Solheim countdown begins
With three months to go until the Solheim Cup takes place at Gleneagles in September 2019 the countdown has well and truly begun. In the run up to the event Perth & Kinross Council is erecting lamppost banners to welcome this major international golfing tournament to the area.
Di Dougherty and Andrew Cotter Announced as Host Ambassadors for 2019 Solheim Cup
Sky Sports presenter Di Dougherty and BBC commentator Andrew Cotter have been unveiled as the host ambassadors for Scotland’s biggest sporting event of the year, The 2019 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles, 9th to 15th September.
Solheim Cup Special: Q&A with European Team Captain Catriona Matthew
The Solheim Cup at Gleneagles draws ever nearer. With the biggest team event in women’s golf taking place over The PGA Centenary Course in Perthshire from 9 – 15 September, we sat down with the European captain, Scotland’s Catriona Matthew, to talk all things golf in an exclusive Q&A.
Pitlochry Golf Club has appointed a new professional. After spending much of his 33-year career in England and Holland, it heralds a homecoming for Gary Casey. He takes over from one-time Walker Cup and Eisenhower Trophy winner Wallace Booth, who enjoyed a year with Niall McGill’s Noah’s Ark team in Highland Perthshire.
BBC adds Solheim Cup to women’s sport line-up
UK public broadcaster the BBC has agreed a deal with the Ladies European Tour to cover The Solheim Cup. A one hour highlights programme from Gleneagles in Scotland will be shown on either BBC Two or BBC Four after the conclusion of each day’s play on Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September, 2019.
Murrayshall Country House Hotel joins BW Premier Collection by Best Western
Murrayshall Country House Hotel and Golf Club has announced that it is has become only the third BW Premier Collection by Best Western hotel in Scotland. The announcement follows an “extensive renovation programme” at Murrayshall that has seen the 400-year-old estate’s owners invest in excess of £2m to bring a “luxurious” new look and feel to the country house.
£10 tickets on sale for 2019 Solheim Cup Opening Ceremony Day
Under-16s go free as fans and families set to be entertained over the entire day with a superb line up of live music, trick shot shows, activities and much more at Gleneagles in September 2019
Solheim Cup Equips Junior Golfers - Free Kids Club Hire Throughout Perthshire
Budding junior golfers can benefit from free golf and access to free golf equipment as part of an innovative partnership between The 2019 Solheim Cup and Golf Perthshire in a bid to make Perth & Kinross the most family-friendly golf destination in the world.
Exclusive Q&A with Perthshire's Three-Time Olympian, Eve Muirhead
Eve Muirhead is no stranger to success. A bronze medal winner and three-time Olympian, most recently in Pyeongchang in 2018, she is one of Perthshire’s most notable sports personalities. She is also rather handy at golf.
National and Regional Charities Announced for 2019 Solheim Cup
Two charities have been unveiled as the Official Charity Partners of The 2019 Solheim Cup following a comprehensive process to identify organisations to benefit from Scotland’s staging of the world’s biggest women’s golf event.
Glasgow Airport unveiled as official sponsor to The 2019 Solheim Cup
Glasgow Airport has been announced as an official sponsor of The 2019 Solheim Cup, taking place at Gleneagles from September 9th-15th, 2019. The airport, Scotland’s principal long-haul hub, is where many of the 100,000 expected spectators at across the event week will arrive before continuing around 50 miles north to the iconic, world-famous Gleneagles.
Six Months To Go To The 2019 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles
Today marks six months to go until the 2019 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles, 9th to 15th September, with all 12 places in the European team still up for grabs. The final qualifying event for the European team will be the ASI Ladies Scottish Open, 8th to 11th August, with Captain, Catriona Matthew, planning to announce her complete team on the Monday following.
Women's Drive Towards Scotland The Home of Golf
A new and engaging golf campaign, aimed specifically at encouraging more women to travel to Scotland to play golf, has been launched today by VisitScotland.In what is a world first by a national tourism organisation, the campaign features four women who, as friends, are filmed enjoying a golf break which also involves other fun activities off the course
Qualification Fund Benefits Young Scots Golfers
Rising Scottish stars have the PING Junior Solheim Cup at Gleneagles on their minds. Young female golfers in Scotland with aspirations of playing in the PING Junior Solheim Cup at Gleneagles in September can now benefit from a new joint fund established by The 2019 Solheim Cup Golf Development Programme and Scottish Golf.
It’s official... golf is SO GOOD for your health. Get out on Perthshire’s courses and enjoy!
It’s the dreaded question during the festive excesses. ‘So, do you have any New Year’s resolutions?’ Given we’ve now hurtled into the early weeks of 2019, let’s hope any promises remain held and will powers remain intact. Keeping fit is often a best intention for many at the start of a new year, with gyms often crammed and new membership offers circulated.
New Year, New Hopes – Carly Booth and Bradley Neil
For two talented Perthshire professionals, the new year heralds one of opportunity. For Carly Booth, a two-time winner on the Ladies European Tour, 2019 offers a year like no other. For Bradley Neil, the Amateur Champion in 2014, it’s about a new Challenge.
Volunteer programme for historic event at Gleneagles heavily oversubscribed
More than 900 potential volunteers will this week be contacted to offer them a volunteering role at The 2019 Solheim Cup, taking place at Gleneagles from 9-15 September 2019. In excess of 1900 applications have been received from 27 countries worldwide for volunteer positions through the official portal, with applicants hoping for the opportunity to share in an incredible experience and help
Dame Laura Davies Named Solheim Cup Vice Captain
European Captain Catriona Matthew has completed her back room staff by naming Dame Laura Davies as a Vice Captain for The 2019 Solheim Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland, on September 13-15. nDavies brings a wealth of experience to the European team, as both the event’s leading points scorer, with 25, and as the player with the most appearances, 12.
Pitlochry Golf Club Success Story As It Wins Another Award
Pitlochry Golf Club is celebrating winning a major accolade at the fifth annual Scottish Golf Tourism Awards, held at the Fairmont St Andrews. Five years after fears were raised for the future of the club, which dates back to 1909, it has been hailed as the country’s “Best Course Under £50.”
Crannogs, Cruises, Golf and Gold… an Adventure Weekend in Highland Perthshire
Pulling into Kenmore from Aberfeldy, the vista doesn’t disappoint. It’s a wonderful setting in Highland Perthshire that I enjoyed on many family travels as a boy, and I here I now am passing it down the generations. On that little inlet of stony ground, one could day dream all day, staring right down Loch Tay. At 17 miles long, it is Perthshire’s largest and also full of history.
Best Days Out in Perthshire for Families
Perthshire offers far more than golf and with the spotlight again on the region this week as the Solheim Cup countdown continues, we select 12 best days out in Perthshire for families. The list is endless, so here are some of our favourites (in no particular order) – especially with those October school holidays coming round!
Family Fun at New-Look Gleneagles... On and Off the Course
Inspired by its heritage dating back to the hotel’s opening in 1924, Gleneagles has been undergoing a significant transformation in recent times – with spectacular results. We've had a peek at the changes within the ‘glorious playground’ and answer likely questions…
Exclusive Q&A with Dunkeld native and BBC Golf Presenter Eilidh Barbour
Ahead of a busy summer of activity on and off the fairways, we caught up with Dunkeld native and BBC Golf Presenter Eilidh Barbour on all things golf, Perthshire and much more. Read our exclusive Q&A…
Perthshire's seventeen 9-hole courses are the perfect venues to make 'Time for 9'
The nights are long, there is warmth in the air and the welcoming, manicured fairways of your local golf club are a persuasive pull. Discover why Perthshire's seventeen 9-hole courses hold great appeal, offering gentle beginner tests to more demanding challenges.
Bradley Neil backs new Golf Perthshire family golf initiative
Bradley Neil, one of Scotland’s most promising young golfers, was joined by children from Crieff and St Dominic’s Primary Schools at Crieff Golf Club to mark Golf Perthshire’s funding boost from the VisitScotland Growth Fund.
Volunteer programme launched for The 2019 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles
The Volunteer Programme for The 2019 Solheim Cup has been launched, opening up opportunities for more than 1,000 volunteers to share in an incredible experience and help Scotland make the event one of the most successful ever.
Juli Inkster Appointed U.S. Solheim Cup Captain For Unprecedented Third Time
After leading Team USA to back-to-back Solheim Cup victories in 2015 and 2017, LPGA and World Golf Halls of Fame member Juli Inkster will return as captain for the biennial team match-play competition in 2019.
New Golf Groups Stirring Memory and Participation
Thanks to the work of sterling volunteers, a new golf ‘club’ has been forming at Noah’s Ark. This is the Golf Memories Project, part of the Sports Heritage Scotland network to help those living with memory loss conditions, notably dementia.
Gleneagles scoops Tourism Awards hat-trick
Gleneagles was the big winner at the 2017 Scottish Golf Tourism Awards, scooping a hat-trick of prizes. The Perthshire resort, host venue for the 2019 Solheim Cup, picked up the gongs for Best Pro Shop and Best Hotel (Over 50 Rooms), as well as the evening’s main accolade of Scotland’s Best Golf Experience.
Family ticket packages now on sale for The 2019 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles
Special family ticket packages are now on sale for The 2019 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles. With the ambition of creating the most family orientated Solheim Cup experience to date, the family ticket will provide exclusive access to a dedicated family area and access to special on-site parking at the venue.
Catriona Matthew Appointed 2019 European Solheim Cup Captain
Catriona Matthew has been appointed as European captain for the next Solheim Cup, which will take place on the world-famous PGA Centenary Course at The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland, on 13-15 September 2019.
Tickets now on sale for the 2019 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles
Ticket sales launched today for The 2019 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles, 11th to 15th September. A variety of packages and tickets, starting from £10, are now available at SolheimCup2019.com with special family ticket packages and early bird discounts available soon.
Scotland celebrates 2019 Solheim Cup handover
Scotland is celebrating becoming the next host nation of The Solheim Cup following the official handover to Gleneagles in Perthshire at the culmination of the 2017 event at Des Moines Golf & Country Club in Iowa.
Queen’s Course renovation project gets to the heart of the matter
Gleneagles has completed an 18-month renovation programme – including the installation of innovative drainage technology inspired by the heart’s response to atmospheric pressure – to take the iconic Queen’s Course back to its design roots.
Crieff Hydro’s Action Glen tees up for Footgolf
Action Glen, the award winning outdoor adventure centre at Crieff Hydro, has introduced FootGolf to its catalogue of activities.
Gleneagles voted ‘Best Golf Resort in the World’
Gleneagles, the iconic Scottish five-star hotel, has been voted ‘Best Golf Resort in the World’ for an unprecedented sixth successive year by readers of Ultratravel, the Telegraph’s luxury travel magazine, and visitors to the telegraph.co.uk website.
The Blairgowrie Golf Club welcomes new Managing Secretary, Steven Morgan
This appointment marks another exciting development at the golf club and will see Steven moving back home to his native Perthshire roots where he started his career at the 5 star Gleneagles Hotel.
New Golf Sales Manager to drive business growth at Gleneagles
Gleneagles, the iconic Scottish hotel and global luxury destination, has announced the appointment of Alan Pirie to the newly created role of Golf Sales Manager.
Romantic Perthshire getaway has the golden touch
Knockendarroch, a 19th-century house in the heart of Pitlochry, was upgraded from four stars by the national tourism organisation’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme in recognition of its outstanding customer service.
West Perthshire Golf Passes continues to offer incredible value golf in 2019
Five picturesque Perthshire golf clubs are collaborating to offer visiting golfers fantastic value with a new West Perthshire Golf Pass. For just £50.00, you can play three 18-hole rounds at a choice of five 9-hole courses along the A85.
World’s greatest women’s golf team event set for Gleneagles from 13 – 15 September 2019
The 2019 Solheim Cup will take place from the 13th to 15th September 2019 as the prestigious biennial contest between Europe and USA heads to the world-famous PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles in Perthshire.
