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Scotland is world renowend as the home of golf, and although the exact origins of the game are much debated, it is without question that its roots are planted firmly in Scottish soil. It was the Scots who created the structures of the game as we know it today - the designing and making of golf clubs, the founding of rules and the establishing of early societies. No country in the world offers better golfing facilities than Scotland. We are very fortunate to have so many wonderful courses near us that I would find it impossible to list them all. I have made a small list of the courses which are within one hour's journey from the Foresters House. The courses vary from small friendly island courses with magnificent views to very old traditional championship links. Visitors are made welcome at most courses and very often clubs will offer an economical package to golfers which include meals, transport etc. Sometimes playing times are restricted so you are best to book your times in advance. No two courses are the same and no two golfers look for the same things in a golf course. The choice is yours...
| Skelmorlie Golf Club(1891) | Millport Golf Club (1888) | Largs Golf Club (1891) |
| SKELMORLIE | ISLE OF CUMBRAE | LARGS |
| Tel: 01475 520152 | Tel: 01475 530311 | Tel: 01475 674681 |
| Holes: 18 L 5056 yds SSS 65 | Holes: 18 L 5828 yds SSS 69 | Fax: 01475 673594 |
| Fee: D-£16 Sun-£18 | Fee: £11 D-£15 | Holes: 18 L 6237 yds SSS 79 |
| Fees: £25 D-£35 | ||
| Greenock Golf Club (1890) | Kilmacolm Golf Club (1891) | Western Gailes Golf Club (1897) |
| GREENOCK | KILMACOLM | IRVINE |
| Tel: 01475 540304 | Tel: 01505 872139 |
Tel: 01294 311357 |
| Secretary: EJ Black | Fax: 01505 874007 | Fax: 01294 312312 |
| Holes: 18 L 5888 yds SSS 68 | Holes: 18 L 5960 yds SSS 69 | Holes: 18 L 6639 yds SSS 73 |
| Fee: D-£15 (£20) | Fee: £20 | Fee: £45 D-£65 |
| Gleddoch Golf Club (1974) | Cowal Golf Club (1891) | Gourock Golf Club (1896) |
| LANGBANK | DUNOON | GOUROCK |
| Tel: 01475 540304 | Tel: 01369 702216 | Tel: 01475 631001 |
| Fax: 01475 540459 | Fax: 01369 705673 | Holes: 18L 6492 yds SSS 71 |
| Holes: 18 L 6375 yds SSS 71 | Holes: 18 L 6063 yds SSS 70 | Fee: £16 (£20) |
| Fee: £30 | Fee: On application | |
| Glasgow Gailes Golf Club (1892) | Royal Troon Golf Club (1878) | West Kilbride Golf Club (1893) |
| IRVINE | TROON | WEST KILBRIDE |
| Tel: 01294 311347 | Tel: 01292 311555 | Tel: 01294 823128 |
| Fax: 0141 942 0770 | Fax: 01292 318204 | Holes: 18 L 6452 yds SSS 71 |
| Holes: 18 L 6510 yds SSS 72 | Holes: 18 L 7097 yds SSS 74 | Fee: On application |
| Fee: £30 D-£37 | Fee: O & P D-£90 |
| Tracing Ancestors in Renfrewshire | |||
| Many Scots
left home in the great waves of emigration caused by the Highland
clearances, but most prospered and a few even found immortality waiting
on the other side of the ocean - for example, Alexander Graham Bell.
If you are interested in genealogy, Renfrewshire is where records
still exist for many of our famous 'exports' to America, Canada, Australia
and elsewhere round the globe. It may take some digging to find
out where your Scottish forebears came from, but some of our visitors
say that's half the fun. For a start, we suggest: James Watt Library, Union Street, Greenock. Tel: 01475 715 628 |
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| Librarian Lesley Couperwhite has pulled together the best archive in the West of Scotland, including the complete census for Renfrewhisre (1841-91), parish records, names indexes for Inverclyde, and much more - plus a record of local births, deaths and marriages between victims of the cholera epidemics of 1832 & 1849, etc - a real rarity. While staying in Renfrewshire you can also trace your ancestors by contacting Mr Graeme Mackenzie at The MacMillan Clan Centre Finlaystone, Langbank, Renfrewshire. |
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| Scuba Diving at Inverkip | |||
| Since 1985 Clyde Diving Centre has served divers who have come to the Clyde to enjoy some of the best shipwrecks and scenic dives in Britain and the West of Scotland. | |||
| Horse Riding/Pony Trekking | |||
| Ardgowan Riding Centre in Inverkip is ideally situated to offer a variety of riding activities. The riding centre is BHS and ABRS approved. Holiday makers are welcome. | |||
| Walking/Wildlife | |||
| Both beaches and hills are in close proximity to Inverkip Village which borders 102 square miles of country park. We have the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park - with no less than nine visitors centres and miles of breathtaking countryside. Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park is a wonderful place to spend your free time. Covering over 100 square miles the park has something for everyone from lochs and woods teeming with wildlife, to thundering waterfalls and action-packed activities. Try a new terrain by walking through some of Scotland's most beautiful countryside and nature trails. Cycling? hire a mountain bike and explore miles of cycle paths. Follow historical trails and Roman roads and see where history was made. |
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