We get the question frequently on what the tipping and gratuity etiquette is in the U.K.
Tipping your driver is not expected in Britain the way it is in some other countries.
Workers don’t officially have to rely on their tips to live and all staff in the UK must be paid at least the National Minimum Wage. Although it’s not necessary to tip, it’s always greatly appreciated and will be greeted with that endearing British politeness. 

Gratuity

In Britain it is quite normal to tip taxi drivers and customary to round the total fare up to the nearest pound.
If your driver is extra helpful, offers to load and unload your luggage at the airport, makes friendly conversation, and generally, provides an overall pleasurable taxi ride, than it is advisable to reward them for their efforts.
Consider tipping a 10-15 per cent tip as a nice gesture and should suffice…

What is a good taxi service?

A good cab driver will be friendly and have a thorough knowledge of the area in which they work.
If you ask for advice on where to go in Scotland or St Andrews, the driver should be able to suggest a few popular attractions without much effort.
They should also be aware of alternate routes in case of a traffic jam or accident that obscures the road. A swift service should be always priority. Try to notice whether your driver went a roundabout way or was adapting the route based on rush hour traffic.
Help with luggage is minimum standard, unless the driver has a medical condition of course.

If you are planning a trip to Scotland and over to St. Andrews and on up to Inverness and want a comfortable experience .
Starfish Taxis are fully insured driver-guide with Mercedes limousine for your tailor-made guided tours. Half day, full day or extended tours. Collection from Edinburgh, Inverness possible. Services can include itinerary planning and reservations. Meet your clan chief, trace your roots, stay in a castle, tour the distilleries. We can also be booked if you are coming in by Cruise ship to Invergordon and want to play golf in St Andrews we can take you through to your next port.

Information for the Taxi drive:

St Andrews to Invergordon by taxi is approximately 3hours 45min
St Andrews to Inverness takes approximately 3hrs10min
From St Andrews to Royal Dornoch Golf course will take 4h30min including a 20min break.
Whereas Saint Andrews to Castle Stuart course is about 3h25min.
We can always drive via Fort William, Fort Augustus and Loch ness on route for sightseeing
To Nairn from St Andrews 3h35min

Gleneagles Cup

The prestigious 2019 Solheim Cup will take place 13th to 15th September at Gleneagles in Auchterarder Perthshire.
Like no other event in women’s golf this lasting legacy will be a family orientated showcase. The best women golfers from Europe and the USA will compete for the sport’s top team prize.
With the PING Junior Solheim Cup preceding 8th – 10th September at Gleneagles with the participants an important part of the main event and it will be a few busy weeks in and around Auchterader,

Accommodation

With over 100,000 spectators expected, accommodation will be scarce in the area. 
Major golfing events in Scotland have traditionally relied on local people letting out homes for a week to provide extra accommodation. Larger groups in particular might struggle to find suitable lodgings.

Transport from ST Andrews to Gleneagles Solheim cup 2019

Starfish-Taxis.com would be delighted to assist with your transportation needs during the Solheim cup. We are St Andrews based, the distance between St Andrews and Gleneagles is about 50miles and will take about 1hour.
If you are staying at St Andrews you would be able to combine a few rounds of golf yourself. We offer a swift Taxi service between Kingsbarns, Carnoustie and of course the St Andrews links.