A fine malt A roaring log fire A bracing walk on the beach�.. Christmas and Hogmanay at the Old Course Hotel

For the very first time the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa (www. oldcoursehotel.co.uk / 01334 474371) opens its doors for a magical Christmas House Party celebration. From Christmas Eve right through until Hogmanay, there is lots to enjoy whether it�s just for two, a group of friends or the whole family.

The festivities begin on Christmas Eve when, on arrival at the hotel, guests will be greeted by a choir of carol singers and a warming glass of mulled wine or eggnog. After settling in and a hearty supper, guests are welcome to wrap up warm and head to one of the local churches in St Andrews for Midnight Service.

Christmas Day promises an exquisite, traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, followed by an afternoon of relaxation, movie screening, board games galore and a surprise visit from� you know who, bearing gifts.

Boxing Day is the time to start burning the calories with a walk along the beautiful West Sands or a round of golf on the hotel�s own Championship Duke�s Course just in time to squeeze into the New Year outfit! For those preferring a more leisurely approach, the hotel offers a range of other activities including a tutored whisky tasting, cookery demonstration or a treatment in the Kohler Waters Spa. In the evening, the festivities culminate in an elegant black tie drinks reception and a spectacular five course gala dinner.

Hogmanay in Scotland is all about a fresh start and seeing in the New Year with friends and family. This Hogmanay guests at the Old Course Hotel are welcomed with traditional warm Scottish hospitality, mulled wine and mince pies. New Year�s Eve is celebrated with a champagne drinks reception followed by the spectacular Hogmanay Gala Ball with a magnificent five-course dinner and live band. As Scottish pipes herald in 2007, toast to good fortune and dance the night away. Press information: Caroline Pulbrook / Hannah Burden at Mango PR Firstname.lastname@mangopr.co.uk / 020 7421 2500 Note to editors:

The Old Course Hotel, with 144 spacious rooms, including 35 suites, borders the 17th �Road Hole� of the world famous Old Course in St Andrews, the Home of Golf. The hotel has spectacular views across the links courses to the sea, The Grampians and St Andrews.

Kohler Co. acquired the Old Course Hotel in October 2004 and has since commenced a comprehensive investment programme, which includes new suites by star French designer Jacques Garcia. The stunning new Kohler Waters Spa opened in March 2006 and is a member of the prestigious Leading Spas of the World.

The hotel is easily accessible by road, rail or air; an hour�s drive from Edinburgh Airport (regular flights from London Heathrow to Edinburgh), a 15-minute drive from Dundee Airport (daily flights from London City Airport) and Leuchars Station (daily connections from London Kings Cross via Edinburgh), and under a two-hour drive from Glasgow.