Posted on March, 25 2010

The spiritual home of Golf is teeing up to support Earth Hour in a unique way by giving players the chance to take to the greens after dark.

At 8:30 pm this Saturday, The prestigious Torrance Golf Course in St Andrews on Scotland's east coast will host locals and guests of the Fairmont Hotel, who will be sporting some unusual looking kit, including glow necklaces, luminous golf balls and day-glo sticks – all in support of global action on climate change.

“Climate change is one of the most serious threats facing people and nature," Dr Richard Dixon, Director of WWF Scotland said. "Last year, world leaders missed a key opportunity to agree a global climate deal in Copenhagen.

“St Andrews and many others across Scotland have entered into the true spirit of WWF’s Earth Hour - which is to have a bit of fun, and to show that the global community still wants committed action on climate change."

The event is one of a number of original and engaging activities being organised all across the country, including candle-lit meals and music, as well as topical film screenings in Dunblane, torch-lit walks through Falkirk, and pub quizzes in numerous locations.

"By switching off your lights on Saturday night, you will be joining hundreds of millions around the world in sending a strong call to action on climate to world leaders,” said Dr. Dixon.

At 8:30 pm local time on March 27th, Scotland will take part in a graphic demonstration of support for the people and wildlife threatened by climate change.

Other Scottish landmarks turning off lights for Earth Hour include Edinburh castle, the Wallace monument, and the Scottish Parliament buildings.