The Global Golfer · East Lothian

Scotland’s Golf Coast, thirty minutes from Edinburgh

Open Championship links, characterful seaside towns and one of Britain’s easiest premium golf itineraries—matched to your group, ability and preferred pace.

Plan my East Lothian golf break Choose my courses

Best forLinks golfers

Classic turf, wind and strategic coastal golf.

Best forShort breaks

Major courses close to Edinburgh Airport.

Best forCouples

Golf, coast, dining and city time.

Best forGolf groups

Several rounds with minimal transfers.

Choose the experience

Three ways to play East Lothian

Start with the type of trip you want. The strongest itinerary may combine prestige, character and accessibility rather than simply chasing rankings.

Best for championship pedigree

Muirfield & Gullane

Choose this cluster for elite links golf, traditional clubs and a serious test of strategy.

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Best for groups

Gullane Base

Choose Gullane for several courses, easy logistics and a sociable village base.

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Best for character

North Berwick

Choose North Berwick for memorable holes, town-centre atmosphere and a more relaxed rhythm.

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Courses worth building a trip around

Where to play—and why

Each course offers a different reason to travel. Choose by the experience you want from the day.

Muirfield

Choose it if: championship pedigree, strategy and tradition matter most.

Best for experienced links golfers and bucket-list itineraries.

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North Berwick West Links

Choose it if: character, originality and atmosphere matter more than formality.

Best for repeat Scotland visitors, couples and architecture enthusiasts.

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Gullane No. 1

Choose it if: panoramic views and a strong all-round links test appeal.

Best for groups and golfers wanting a central East Lothian base.

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Renaissance Club

Choose it if: modern conditioning and a premium visitor experience are priorities.

Best for luxury travellers and tournament-golf enthusiasts.

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Stay · Play · Recover

Choose the base for your type of trip

Stay close to the courses for pace and atmosphere, or combine the coast with Edinburgh for dining and culture.

Best for Muirfield

Greywalls Hotel

Choose this for historic character and direct proximity to one of Scotland’s greatest courses.

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Best for North Berwick

Marine North Berwick

Choose this for sea views, spa recovery and a walkable base beside the West Links.

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Best for city + coast

Edinburgh Base

Choose Edinburgh when non-golfers, restaurants and nightlife are an important part of the trip.

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Your next decision

Build the East Lothian trip that fits your group

Tell us your dates, golfer ability, preferred courses and whether Edinburgh should be part of the stay. TGG will pre-select East Lothian and continue from there.

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