Hello All
I just returned from a terrific 10-day golf trip to Scotland that had been canceled in 2020 and again in 2021 because of COVID. It was a self-planned trip with a golfing friend, but with much help from folks on this site as well and people in Scotland. We stayed six nights in St. Andrews where we played three rounds including the Old Course, and two nights in Carnoustie where we played that iconic course as well. On one of our off days, we took the train to Edinburgh where we spend a full day exploring the city using the Hop On, Hop Off buses. I tell you all this to throw out my question for you.
I am retired and because of the experience I just had, I am thinking about planning a month-long solo trip to St. Andrews, both for golf and exploring other parts of Scotland. Money to do this is not an issue and my wife says if I want to go, I should do it while I am still in good health. Due to issues with her mother, she is unable to join me. I will be 77 next month and have made three two-week solo trips, two to Hawaii (2015 & 2017) and the other in Italy (2018). I am interested in any of your thoughts, comments or suggestions on how I might make this happen. Lodging, transportation, activities, not to miss things in Scotland, etc., and if anyone has done this sort of thing anywhere in the UK or Europe, please share your experiences. Using all of Rick's tools and the travel forum I have independently planned four other trips to Europe and four to Hawaii taking my wife and her elderly mother. I'd appreciate anything you'd care to share. Thank you.
Jim