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Issue 40 - Uniquely Scottish

Scotland Magazine Issue 40

Scotland Magazine Issue 40
August 2008

 

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Uniquely Scottish

Uniquely Scottish (Issue 40)

Gleneagles by Auchterarder, Perthshire Tel: +44 (0)1764 662 231 Arguably the most famous of all Scotland's hotels, Gleneagles is a five-star international resort famed for its palatial proportions, parkland setting and – perhaps most of all – its golf and cuisine.

In 2005 the leaders of the G8 assembled here and in 2014, the same year Glasgow hosts the Commonwealth Games, the 50th Ryder Cup will be held on the PGACentenary Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus.

Activities and attractions are almost endless, including three championship golf courses and a golf academy; superb equestrian centre; school of falconry; world-class shooting centre; gundog school; 4x4 off-road driving courses and more. The Club offers two swimming pools, outdoor hot pool, tennis courts, gym, cycle hire and running tracks. The sleek new Spa by ESPA was designed thoughtfully and every aspect of the tranquil space enhances guests' experiences.

Extensive natural facials, body treatments and massages await.

Explore the crystal steam rooms, tropical showers, chilling ice rubs, saunas and the striking vitality pool.

After all this, enjoy superb wining and dining: Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles is a high-class boutique restaurant holding top accolades; the grand Strathearn Restaurant is a beautiful, pillared, elegant room serving finest Scottish cuisine. Deseo serves bright, informal Mediterranean food. The Bar, inspired by the jazz age, is at the hub of everything.

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