East Lothian
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Courses
- Gullane Golf Club - 3 x 18 hole: 18 hole Par 71 Course 1 + 18 hole Par 71 Course 2 + 18 hole Par 68 Course 3
- Musselburgh Links, The Old Golf Course - 9 hole Par 34
- Royal Musselburgh Golf Course - 18 hole Par 73
- Musselburgh Golf Course
- Gifford Golf Club
- Haddington Golf Course
- Longniddry Golf Course
- The North Berwick Golf Club - 18 hole Par 71
- Glen Golf Club - 18 hole Par 70
- Gullane Childrens Course
- Archerfield Links - 18 hole Par 72 Fidra course + 18 hole Par 72 Direlton course
- Winterfield Golf Course - 18 hole Par 65
- The Renaissance Club - 18 hole Par 71, private course
- Kilspindie Golf Club - 18 hole Par 70
- Seton Sands 9 Hole Golf Course
- Dunbar Golf Club - 18 hole Par 71
- Craigielaw Golf Club - 18 hole Par 71
- Luffness New Golf Club - 18 hole Par 70
- Castle Park Golf Course
- Muirfield - 18 hole Par 70
Frequently Asked Questions
When's the best time to plan a golf trip to East Lothian?
We always steer golfers towards May, June, or September. You'll find the courses in prime condition, the weather is generally more settled, and you avoid the peak summer crowds and prices that hit in July and August. Plus, the longer daylight hours in early summer mean you can squeeze in more golf.
How does the golf experience in East Lothian differ from, say, Fife or Ayrshire?
East Lothian offers a fantastic blend of historic links and accessible, friendly clubs, often with a more relaxed feel than some of the more intense championship hubs. While it boasts titans like Muirfield, many courses here feel genuinely welcoming and less about grandiosity, making it perfect for a diverse group of golfers. You'll find a strong sense of local community on the fairways.
I'm looking for great golf but also value - does East Lothian offer good bang for your buck?
Absolutely, East Lothian is surprisingly accessible for the quality on offer. While Muirfield is undeniably top-tier in price, you'll find excellent value at places like Dunbar, Kilspindie, or Gullane's No. 2 and No. 3 courses. We recommend looking into twilight rates or multi-round packages directly with the clubs for the best deals.
Everyone talks about Muirfield and North Berwick - what are some other must-play courses in East Lothian?
Don't miss out on Gullane No. 1, which offers incredible views and a superb challenge without the private club feel of its famous neighbor. For a truly unique links experience, Kilspindie is a short, quirky gem right on the Firth of Forth, and Dunbar Golf Club provides a rugged, authentic links test that often gets overlooked. These courses offer genuine character and a real taste of Scottish golf.
Is East Lothian easy to navigate for a multi-course golf trip?
It's incredibly convenient, which is a huge plus. Most of East Lothian's courses are clustered along the coast, meaning short drives-often just 10-20 minutes-between rounds. We always suggest basing yourself in North Berwick or Gullane; you'll be central to everything and can easily hop from one fantastic links to the next without wasting precious time on the road.