It's that time of year again. The freshly-cut grass smell is back, golf greens are being aerated, and your clubs are ready to hit some golf balls. Not only is it that time of year at your local golf course, but it's also that time of year in Scotland.

I was first introduced to North Berwick a few years back on our Scotland golf vacation, and to this day remains one of the most fun I've ever had playing golf. The West Links at North Berwick, and Royal Dornoch Golf Club top my personal favorites list.

A number of years ago, I was very fortunate to play, what I rank as my personal favorite golf course, Royal Dornoch Golf Golf Club. So much so that if I had one last round of golf to play, unless someone gets me a round at Augusta National, I'd be hard pressed to not say Royal Dornoch.

After spending 12 days and playing 18 rounds of golf in Scotland a few years back, essentially hitting the entire country for golf and experiencing several different weather conditions, I have a pretty good (real good) handle on some great travel tips. Some may be obvious, while some may surprise more than anything.