The unique golf course on the stunning island of Islay has been described as a “masterpiece”.
Golfers can now enjoy a day trip to a stunning golf course in Scotland thanks to a new partnership between the club and Loganair(Image: David Cannon/Getty Images)
Scottish golfers seeking something extraordinary this autumn can seize the opportunity to savour a distinctive experience at Scotland’s ‘finest island course’. The Machrie, situated on the breathtaking island of Islay, has been hailed as a “masterpiece”.
It even played host to its own ‘major’ back in 1891, when it staged a challenge match between the Great Triumvirate of James Braid, Harry Vardon, and John Henry Taylor to celebrate its opening.
Whilst it might appear too remote for a quick round, that’s no longer the situation – and it’s absolutely worth the journey to play there.
A fresh collaboration between the club and Scottish carrier Loganair provides golfers with the opportunity to discover everything The Machrie has to offer in just one day, reports the Scottish Daily Express.
Loganair and The Machrie have teamed up to let golfers visit and play the course in one day in a grand offer(Image: LC/LOG Loganair ATR-72 G-FBXA” by Riik@mctr, CC BY-SA 2.0)
Following a 45-minute flight from Glasgow, during which travellers will savour a complimentary Tunnock’s Caramel Wafer, players will be transported to the championship course overlooking the spectacular Laggan Bay. Following a substantial Hebridean breakfast, it’s time for 18 holes with the untamed Atlantic Ocean as your setting.
Players relish a two-course lunch at the 18 Bar and Restaurant, where you can taste locally sourced venison and Loch Gruinart oysters.
Golfers have access to a variety of amenities, including the driving range, and the Wild Garden sauna and hot tubs, before returning to Glasgow, having celebrated the entire experience with a complimentary dram of Islay Single Malt. The package, which includes flights, meals and a round of golf, is priced at £285 per person.
For an additional £15, you can also gain access to the Machrie’s ‘Wee Course’.
The Machrie was originally crafted by Willie Campbell, runner-up in the 1886 Open Championship, before undergoing a redesign by DJ Russell in 2017. It bagged the Best Golf Course (£100-£250) title at the 2025 Scottish Golf Tourism Awards and was ranked 52nd in Golf Monthly’s Top 100 UK Courses for 2025/26.
Bookings can be made via the Loganair website.
Islay, known as the “Queen of the Hebrides”, is one of Scotland’s largest islands and a jewel of the Inner Hebrides, alongside Skye and Mull.
Covering around 620 square kilometres, it is the fifth-largest of more than 700 Scottish islands and home to just over 3,000 people.
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Famous for its fertile peatland, Islay’s rich soil has shaped both its landscape and industry. Peat, formed over thousands of years, is central to whisky production, giving Islay malts their signature smoky flavour.
Distillers burn dried peat to smoke barley, creating the distinctive taste that has made the island world-renowned among whisky lovers.
Today, Islay is home to nine active distilleries, with whisky production standing alongside farming, fishing and tourism as key parts of the local economy.
The island’s abundant wildlife and deep history only add to its reputation as one of Scotland’s most remarkable destinations.
