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Kingsbarns Golf Links 3rd Hole

Travel Stories: Group Golf Trip to the Best Courses in Scotland

A group of eight great friends had two spectacular golf trips to Ireland and Northern Ireland with Old Sod Golf over the past 3 years, and they decided to build...
Lofoten Islands football field

World Cup-Inspired Travels: Scotland, Portugal & Beyond

With the World Cup capturing our attention, we have to ask: who are you rooting for? With excitement across the country in the stadiums and on the pitch, we're dreaming...
Dramatic coastal beach in the Algarve, Portugal with golden cliffs, turquoise Atlantic waters, and a secluded sandy shoreline under clear skies.

Europe: Thoughtfully Designed For The Moment

Many of our clients are asking where in Europe feels both inspiring and steady right now. To assist with planning, we have curated a selection of our top recommended destinations...
Royal Dornoch Championship Course 9th hole par‑5, showcasing a sweeping links fairway, traditional Scottish bunkering, and natural coastal terrain beneath expansive Highland skies.

The Dornoch Doctrine: Golf, Architecture, and the Highland Ideal

Some golf courses are built; others are found. Royal Dornoch Golf Club is firmly in the second group. It didn't spring from a developer's dreams or a designer's plans. Instead,...
A view of Portree harbour, the capital town on the Isle of Skye

Talisker Distillery on the Isle of Skye

Discover Talisker: The Isle of Skye's Iconic Coastal Whisky Experience A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Skye Nestled along the rugged coastline of the Isle of Skye, Talisker Distillery...
Ballyfin - Ireland

Where to Stay in Ireland & Scotland

One of our favorite things about traveling abroad is staying in the coolest hotels and inns (and staying in castles and country manors). While the chain hotels have their place,...
Ashford Castle - Ireland

Castles & Country Manors

Any bucket-list trip to Ireland and the British Isles is going to include visits to castles and country manors. But a trip created with Old Sod Travel is bound to include...
Scotland St Andrews St Andrews Castle Castle Sands

St. Andrews: The true “Home of Golf”

Most Americans have heard of St. Andrews in Scotland. Located by the North Sea, the ancient town is home to St. Andrews University, where Kate Middleton met her Prince. The...