Jeremy Ellwood ticks three more courses off his list in this northerly Scottish county, which is blessed with golf aplenty both on the coast and a little inland

Nick Bonfield makes his first ever journey to Trump Turnberry to play the recently renovated Ailsa course and experience one of golf’s most iconic resorts

STAY AND PLAY

We delve into the design legacy of golf’s much-loved player-turned-broadcaster

NEWCASTLE AND MARDU CIRCULAR Level Easy Elevation gain 217m Length 6.1km (1hr 49min) Description This round-the-hill loop trail from Newcastle leads through peaceful rural landscapes and small village

Combining good value, historic architecture, a rural lifestyle and strong connectivity to Edinburgh, the Borders are proving to be a popular destination both with domestic and international buyers