Many of you will be traveling via London, in which case some must sees are Hyde Park (amazing cafe on the lake), Buckingham Palace, Westminster, Tate Modern/Southbank, River Thames, Trafalgar Square, British Museum. The hop on/off buses are great for seeing a lot in a day. Covent garden is a fun experience and Windsor Castle if you have time.
Balmoral
Balmoral, Scotland AB35 5TX, United Kingdom
Balmoral is the royal families summer house, located about an hour away from Ardoe House. Jen would like to go there on Friday if there is time. It is open to the public until the family come in August.
In 2019 the grounds, gardens, exhibitions, gift shop and cafe will be open to the Public on a daily basis from Monday 1st April until Wednesday 31st July.
Opening times are from 10.00 a.m. until 5.00 p.m. However please note that the last recommended admission is at 4.30 p.m.
Pre planned tour can be purchased on Expedia but there will also be people with cars driving there, including me.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g186487-d11476189-Full_Day_Balmoral_Castle_Tour_from_Aberdeen-Aberdeen_Aberdeenshire_Scotland.html
The Blair Course is 4 miles from the hotel and only 35 GBP for a round, perhaps the smaller of the two because Haughton Course is 100 GBP
This can be booked online ahead of time and this is advised.
This one is very close to the hotel and Thursday night dinner spot.
Peterculter Golf Club
Burnside Road, Scotland AB14 0LN, United Kingdom+44 1224 735245
This is 7 miles from the hotel and can be booked online.
Pricing is in the photo attached.
Duff House Royal Golf Club
Scotland AB45 3SX, United Kingdom+44 1261 812062
This is rated highly and has gorgeous sea and stately home views. it is an hour away from hotel if you want to explore the town a bit more.
https://www.visitabdn.com/blog/5-courses-to-rival-the-ryder-cup-venue/
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
Links Road, Bridge of Don, Scotland AB23 8AT, United Kingdom, +44 1224 702571
This one is rated top 5 per Ryder Cup baseline. 6 miles from the hotel.
Prices in photo attached.