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Best golf courses near Glasgow

The legend…

Old Course St Andrews – 90 minutes’ drive

Part of the epic St Andrews Links, the Old Course is the oldest and most renowned golf course in the world. Golfers travel here from all across the globe to experience the legendary Swilcan Bridge and Hell Bunker, and tread in the footsteps of all the greats that have played here. The course is breathtakingly beautiful and, despite its majestic status, it remains a public golf course and is open to all.

The local…

Pollok Golf Club – 15 minutes’ drive

Just minutes from your apartment is one of Glasgow’s beloved golf course, Pollok Golf Club, founded in 1892 and spread across miles of glorious parkland. It’s overlooked by the magnificent Pollok House – a gorgeous country home that’s perfect for non-golfers to wander around while you play – with an elegant club house and a course that’s perfect for all abilities.

The best of the rest…

Royal Troon Golf Club – 40 minutes’ drive

Founded in 1878 by a bunch of passionate golf lovers, the Royal Troon has come a long way. It’s now known as the most challenging course on the Championship rota and last hosted the competition in 2016 – the ninth time it had been held at Troon. It also has the smallest championship hole in the world (the 9th hole known as The Postage Stamp) and is world famous!

Loch Lomond Golf Club – 45 minutes’ drive

George Rankin / 17th Green

Spectacular in every way, from its lush grounds to its regal clubhouse, Loch Lomond is quite simply world class. You’ll enjoy beautifully manicured fairways against a backdrop of misty mountains, with glimpses of the legendary loch behind the trees.

Prestwick Golf Club – 40 minutes’ drive

Thomas Nugent / Prestwick Golf Club and Arran

The original site of the Open Championship in 1860, Prestwick is still renowned as one of the world’s finest golfing experiences. With natural obstacles like the River Pow and the sand dunes, it’s also a great spot for nature lovers.

Glasgow Gailes Golf Club – 40 minutes’ drive

W. F. Millar / Glasgow Gails Golf Course

Nestled on the West Coast, Glasgow Gailes was opened in 1892 by Glasgow Golf Club, the 9th oldest in the world. Brilliantly challenging with its gorse and heather lined fairways, it’s often the final qualifying course of the Open Championship and a must-play for serious golfers.

We’ll sort your stay, you book your tee time. Find your holiday apartment in Glasgow today with Native.

Explore Scotland: The Best Day Trips From Glasgow

Edinburgh – 40 minute drive

Scotland’s cosmopolitan capital is most famous for its world renowned festivals, legendary Hogmanay (new year’s eve) celebrations and incredible castle. It’s also a seamless blend of old and new, melding a friendly, student town feel with its unique gravitas and impressive architecture.

St Andrews – 90 minute drive

St Andrews University may be where the love story of Will and Kate began, but there’s more to why visitors flock here every year. Beaches, botanical gardens and museums draw in the crowds, as do the famous golf courses.

Top scenery to explore from Glasgow

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs – 30 minute drive

A breath-taking national park that stretches over 720 square miles, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs include mountains, glens, forest parks and the famous lochs (lakes).

Loch Ness – 3 hour drive

It’d be a shame to take in the sights of Scotland and not drop in on dear Nessie. You can see why the mythical monster has made her home here – this huge, stunning lake is contains more fresh water than all the lakes in England and Wales put together.

Ayrshire Coast – 45 minute drive

The home of the great bard, Robert Burns, is Ayrshire and Arran, which comprises countryside towns, an ancient castle, museums, stately homes and the sandy shores once landed upon by Vikings.

So, what are you waiting for? You take the high road and I’ll take the low road… come and visit Scotland.

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Most romantic places to walk in London and Glasgow

End up at The Anchor Line Restaurant back at Native’s boutique hotel in Glasgow, where you can enjoy a sumptuous three course Valentine’s banquet of dishes like steamed Shetland mussels, prime Scottish sirloin and decadent peanut butter and chocolate tart. Get in quick, because tables are booking up fast.

Stroll the Serpentine in Hyde Park.

Explore one of the most romantic places in London by taking a leisurely meander around the Serpentine. Start at the exquisite Italian Gardens (be sure to take a selfie or two by the fountains), make your way round to the Peter Pan statue, the Serpentine Gallery and the Princess Diana memorial before stopping at the Serpentine Bar and Kitchen for a coffee to walk with.

End up at Patisserie Mille on Spring Street, just two minutes from your apartment. Treat yourself and your beloved to slice of a classic French Gâteau Mille Crêpes, in flavours like matcha, Valrhona chocolate and Sicilian lemon. Finish the evening with a night’s stay at Native’s hotel near Hyde Park.

Bounce around Borough.

A day around Borough wouldn’t be complete without a visit to its incredible food market (closed on Sundays). Start at Gentlemen Baristas for the best brew in town and wander round the stalls, picking up some delicacies for later. Then head towards the original site of Shakespeare’s Globe and keep walking to reach the rebuilt theatre itself. Stop in at the Tate Community Garden and, after that, just see where the River Thames takes you.

Finish up at Borough Wines to buy a refillable bottle, fill it up with your choice of red, white or rosé and take it back to your Native Bankside apartment for a romantic dinner for two at home.

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Neil Oliver visits Native Glasgow

What do you love most about the city and it’s history?

Glasgow is filled with history, culture and the latest music and pop up events that draws the crowd all year round. That’s why I was intrigued when Native invited me to stay at their new aparthotel in Glasgow city centre in the Anchor Line building, once the headquarters of the Anchor Line Shipping Company. This was a company that played a huge part in putting Glasgow on the map in the early 1900s, thanks to its booming shipping trade and cruise liners.

We’re thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us at Native Glasgow. What was the highlight?

What I especially like is that they kept a lot of the heritage, proudly showcasing nautical emblems as you enter the hotel, the original fireplaces, and one apartment even has the two original safes that stored gold and other valuables! The apartments are fantastically located for a short stay in the city or for exploring the surrounding countryside, which I couldn’t recommend enough. I’d say that Native Glasgow is the place to stay for a truly authentic Glaswegian experience.

Thanks, Neil – we couldn’t agree more.

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If you’d like to hear more from Neil about the history of our new aparthotel in Glasgow city centre, watch him here in all his glory…

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The History of Native Glasgow

The Golden Age of Travel

Handysides and Henderson was at its prime, building its own ships, transporting hundreds of thousands of people and goods across the world, and even launching the first merchant vessel to cross the Suez Canal. In 1906, a seven-storey white Carrara marble building (our new home) was built on St Vincent Place, just off George Square, as the bespoke offices of what was now known as the Anchor Line Shipping Company. It was designed by James Miller, the man behind the 1905 extension to Glasgow Central railway station, the Union Bank and many other prominent buildings in Glasgow and London.

Image: Anchor Line Ship

The demise of the Anchor Line Building

The next few decades were eventful ones, where the First World War saw half of Anchor Line’s ships sunk by enemy forces, and the company changed hands, names and routes across the globe. In 1965, the company was bought by Moor Line and the Anchor Line Building closed its doors.

2018 – The arrival of Native Glasgow

In celebration of the Anchor Line Building’s past we’ve kept many of its original features and plenty of the luxury ocean liner décor that filled these headquarters over 100 years ago. When you stay with us, you’ll see it throughout the building, from the reception and restaurants to your very own apartment. Glazed tiles, terrazzo flooring, cruise ship inspired carpets, wood panelled walls and fireplaces – it’s all there. All alongside the hotel-style perks you’d expect from brilliantly serviced apartments, like a 24-hour reception, concierge and breakfast.

Image: Native Glasgow

You’ll also find tons of original artwork from Anchor Line’s heyday in The Anchor Line restaurant downstairs.

Image: Memorabilia in The Anchor Line restaurant

Oh, and when you can finally bring yourself to step outside your new pied-à-terre, don’t miss the irresistibly Instagrammable nautical emblems adorning the façade – seaweed, shells and sailors, all freshly glazed after hiding behind decades of dust and grime. You’ll want to collect them all.

So, there we are – a little introduction to our brand new Glasgow aparthotel. We hope you’ll love it as much as we do.

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