Golf

Machrihanish Golf Club. For many Scots golfers (and they should know) Machrihanish's out-of-the-way location makes it a place of pilgrimage. Laid out in 1876, it's an intimidatingly memorable links course by a sandy bay. There is also a 9-hole course, The Pans. The historic clubhouse, devastated by fire in December 2018, is currently under restoration. Off B843, Machrihanish, Argyll and Bute, PA28 6PT. 01586/810213; www.machgolf.com. £75 Apr.–Oct., £30 Nov.–Mar.. Reservations essential.