Adventures
Adventures
Birkhill Castle is your playground while you stay with us. Have you ever wanted to host your own private Highland Games on the front lawn? Or enjoy a private rare whisky tasting ensconced in the library? We’re here to help you make the most of the castle, and the incredible countryside around us.
In amongst the rolling landscape and the storied halls, Birkhill offers an abundance of distraction. We’re more than happy to work with you to design activities on the estate to make your time with us rich and special. We’ve included a few suggestions, below.
clay pigeon shooting
guided falconry
gin and whisky tasting in the castle
your own highland games in the grounds
sommelier-led wine & champagne tasting
a proper, traditional scottish ceilidh
bagpipe masterclasses
archery
murder mystery nights
guided nature walks
indulgent spa days at the castle
pga pro golf lessons and clinics
laser tag in the grounds
an estate treasure hunt
axe throwing
fife coastal adventures
Sitting just a hour or so from Edinburgh and at the foot of the Highlands, Birkhill makes for a perfect basecamp to see all the Scotland has to offer. Meander through the backstreets of Edinburgh’s old town, or spend an afternoon lazily fishing one of our iconic rivers. Scotland is yours to explore, and our team can help arrange your excursions.
tour a multitude of whisky distilleries
horse riding
v&a dundee – scotland's design museum
scotland's secret nuclear bunker
white water rafting
deer stalking in the hills
outlander tours
fly fishing
hiking
a day in st andrews
scone palace
the most famout golf in the world
explore fishing villages of the east neuk
day trips to historic edinburgh
Birkhill Castle is placed perfectly for giving you the chance to try your hand at playing some of the best golf courses the world has to offer. We can help to arrange tee times, caddies, restaurant reservations and travel back and forth to the castle which means you can fully enjoy your golfing experience.
st andrews links
St. Andrews New Course is the oldest ‘new’ course in the world and was designed by Tom Morris in 1895. There are of course, other incredible courses to play at St. Andrews Links including the most iconic golf course in the world – The Old Course. We can place you in the ballot for this but it is very much down to the luck of the draw! The Jubilee Course, Eden, Strathtyrum and Castle are also great options so you are guaranteed to have a great day even if you miss out on The Old Course.
gleneagles
Gleneagles is the number one golf club in the UK and Ireland and has three championship courses; Queen’s, King’s and Centenary. Hire top brand equipment, use the incredible clubhouse facilities and spend an afternoon trying your hand at your choice of course.
carnoustie
Carnoustie Golf Links is home to ‘Golfs Greatest Tests’ which you can play at your leisure. The championship course will challenge your skills and make for a great day of golfing. Birkhill Castle is 45 mins drive away through the city of Dundee and along the Angus coast.
kingsbarns
Kingsbarns Golf Links is a new golf club ranked within the worlds top 100 courses and is an exceptional championship course. Birkhill Castle is situated 45 mins drive away via St. Andrews so is in the perfect place for a day of some great golfing.
ladybank – our local hidden gem
Ladybank Golf Club is a lesser known Old Tom Morris Course and was designed in 1879. The spectacular inland course offers a unique golfing experience in Fife that will not leave you disappointed. It is an open-qualifying course and was recently ranked number 2 in the UK for under £100 courses which is a great achievement for the club. Birkhill Castle is situated only 20 mins drive from the club via some of Fife’s greatest scenery.
elie
Elie is a classic links course set in the East Neuk of Fife. It has beautiful, panoramic sea views and is open all year round. The town of Elie is also a lovely place to stop for lunch and have a wander through the quaint streets. It is only a short drive from St. Andrews and both places can easily be combined to create a great day out.