Edinburgh & East Lothian, known as the Scotland's Golf Coast, is a popular golf destination for traveling golfers with more than 0 golf courses - from golf course designers like - Muirfield Golf Club in Gullane is one of the world's most famous links courses, home of The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, hosted The Open Championship 16 times (most recently 2013) and the Women's British Open in 2022. North Berwick Golf Club West Links, founded 1832, features ancient quirky holes including the famous "Redan" 15th and has hosted Open qualifiers and Amateur Championships. Gullane Golf Club No 1, championship course atop Gullane Hill with panoramic views, hosted Scottish Open events in 2015 and 2018 and is ranked in the UK Top 100. The Renaissance Club in North Berwick is a modern Tom Doak design that has hosted the Scottish Open for recent years. Archerfield Links (Fidra and Dirleton courses) offer luxurious surroundings and high-quality links experiences, often paired with spa and lodging. Dunbar Golf Club, historic links founded mid-19th century, offers scenic coastal holes with excellent maintenance and a fair challenge.. Edinburgh & East Lothian offers golf packages for buddies trips, couples getaways and golfers looking to play top notch golf courses in .
Best Golf and Travel Times To Edinburgh & East Lothian:
Peak Season: Late Spring and early Autumn (May to June and September) offer mild temperatures, firm courses, and often less wind.
Shoulder Season: Late April or early October can be pleasant, though variable weather means windy rounds are possible.
Not Recommended: Mid-summer (July and August) may bring rain and stronger winds; winter months (December to February) are cold, often wet, and courses may be slow or temporarily closed.
Must Play Courses in Edinburgh & East Lothian:
Muirfield, North Berwick, Gullane, Musselburgh & Renaissance
Top Edinburgh & East Lothian Attractions:
Glenkinchie Distillery sits close to the coast en route to North Berwick, offering guided whisky tours and tastings ideal for golfers in the afternoon or evening.
The Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick overlooks Bass Rock and the Firth of Forth, providing interactive wildlife exhibits and boat trips to seabird colonies.
Musselburgh Racecourse adjoins Musselburgh Links golf coursevisiting a race day offers racing excitement and easy walking access between the 9-hole Old Course and clubhouse.
The National Museum of Flight at East Fortune (north east of Dunbar) gives aviation history tours and Concorde accessgreat for non-golfers or rainy afternoons.
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