To answer Sean's question-I have played Prestwick St. Nicholas-some cool, compact holes near the clubhouse, some very good holes along and in view of the water, a few back and forth holes in the middle of the course.
Well worth a play.
Have also played West Kilbride (Melvyn's recommendation) Quite scenic above and along the water.
fairways a bit meadowy in spots-some holes could be called seaside rather than links.
very welcoming-quite near the ferry to Arran.
One that should be in many people's 10 is Traigh-magical place to spend an evening.(the drive up alone is incredible i itself)
I'm not quite ready to name the next 10 for myself, but I sure want to get to Askernish and Isle of Harris, as well as Wick, Reay, and Durness-along with a couple of Jon Wigget's faves up that way,
A trip along the Moray coast could easily get me to 10 I guess with Moray x 2. several/multiple others (Cullen, Covesea, Hopeman, Strathlene, Rosehearty) along that coast some of whose names are escaping me,Inverallochy, Fraserburgh and Peterhead on the way south
Actually more than 10
shocker....