Golf & Pursuits

In 2019, Gleneagles will celebrate its golfing centenary. Since the iconic King’s and Queen’s courses were first opened here in 1919, this countryside estate in the heart of Scotland has continued to attract the elite of the golf world.

At the Gleneagles Shooting School we have outstanding facilities and expert instructors on hand to provide an unforgettable experience for all ages and skill levels – whether you’re a novice or a crack-shot.

Tennis has been part of the Gleneagles experience since the hotel was first opened in the 1920s. Today, you can play whatever the weather at our state-of-the-art Indoor Tennis Centre.

Gleneagles Equestrian School provides expert instruction in all disciplines of horsemanship, including dressage, show jumping and cross country. The school caters for riders of all ages from three years old upwards.

The driving in the Perthshire hills is spectacular, and at Gleneagles you can have a thrilling off-road experience in our fleet of 4x4 vehicles. Participants must hold a full driving licence for these demanding trails.

Our expert falconers teach the basic skills and techniques of this fascinating sport – one of the oldest and most aristocratic in the world – providing guests with hands-on experience of handling and flying Harris hawks.

Since the Gleneagles Gundog School opened in 2007 – the first of its kind in the world – thousands of guests have experienced the unique pleasure of working with the school's magnificent and highly trained labradors.

Gleneagles is situated in the heart of some of the most majestic countryside in Scotland, and what better way to explore it than on a world-class road bike?

"Toeing the line" on our dedicated range will enable you to learn the basics of target archery in all its practice and forms. Using our recurve bows your instructor will teach, inform and develop your skill in this ancient sport.

Gleneagles' trout lochs provide the finest fishing for the expert seeking to extend their range or for a wonderful introduction to the sport.