Located just to the east of Edinburgh, East Lothian is one of Scotland's best premier golf regions. 

Golf East Lothian

  contains 19 courses catering for golfers of all standards and tastes. Some courses you will recognise - Dunbar, North Berwick, Musselburgh, Gullane and The Open Championship course at Muirfield. They also offer traditional links and classic inland golf courses, courses steeped in history, and modern, challenging, courses. All coupled with friendly clubhouses and affordable green fees.  Hotels in East Lothian are well geared to the needs of the golfer and our featured hotels are among the best. The golf courses are so close together that you can stay in the same hotel for all your games and still be close enough to Edinburgh to fit in some sightseeing in Scotland's historic and scenic capital city. We also recommend making time to visit Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery, just a short drive from North Berwick.
 
         
 
HOTELS
 
         
         
 
Barns Ness Hotel, Dunbar
 
Belhaven Hotel, North Berwick
 
 
 
 
 

A warm Scottish welcome awaits you at The Barns Ness Hotel. Situated in the picturesque coastal town of Dunbar, the hotel offers 16 comfortable en suite bedrooms, a friendly bar and a welcoming restuarant serving the very best Scottish produce. The hotel's bedrooms have been refurbished to a high standard ensuring a comfortable visit. All rooms include ensuite bathrooms/shower rooms, Combi TV/DVD player, Sky channels, Tea & coffee making facilities. The bar is at the heart of the hotel creating a lively atmosphere. The ever-expanding selection of single malt whiskies is a true source of interest. The Mauretania Restaurant serves contemporary Scottish cuisine. They only use the freshest prime Aberdeen Angus beef which is renowned throughout Scotland for its unmistakable quality and taste. Fresh salmon, trout and locally caught seafood are also on the menu.

 
Eve and Dave warmly welcome you to their family run, private hotel nestled in the beautiful coastal town of North Berwick, 30 minutes east of Edinburgh.  With panoramic sea views across the Firth of Forth and the West Links golf course, their handsome Victorian villa offers comfortable and friendly bed and breakfast accommodation.The Belhaven Hotel is in a great location - the beach, train station, Scottish Seabird Centre, harbour, shops, restaurants and pubs are all within minutes walk. Relax in the Drawing Room and from the bay window watch the golfers on the 18th hole of the West Links, against a backdrop of the isle of Craigleith and the shimmering sea that surrounds it. Breakfasts are home-cooked, hearty and served with a smile.
 
         
         
 
Nether Abbey
 
Macdonald Marine Hotel
 
     
 

The Nether Abbey has been owned by successive generations of the same family for almost forty years. In 2004 the Hotel shut for extensive renovations and refurbishment with simply stunning results. Although priding ourselves on old fashioned personal service there is nothing staid or old fashioned about the Hotel. The public areas are open plan, cool, contemporary and with all the sophistication you would expect from a city centre bar and restaurant. They take great pride in the food and drink they offer with the emphasis on quality and fresh local ingredients – there’s a good chance that the guy sitting next to you at the Bar will have caught the Sea Bass you had for dinner! The hotel's thirteen bedrooms, all en-suite and individually decorated, deliver a high level of comfort.

 

Picturesquely located at the heart of East Lothian’s golfing-coast, The MacDonald Marine Hotel overlooks the 16th hole of North Berwick’s championship links. Standing in landscaped grounds in the harbour town of North Berwick and encompassing superb views of the breathtaking Firth of Forth, the Marine Hotel’s Victorian frontage conceals a wealth of comfort. The Marine Hotel offers guests 83 individually decorated en-suite rooms and each room provides guests with a range of facilities. Many rooms offer stunning views over the sea and the golf course. The Craigleith Restaurant is well-known for its outstanding Scottish and international menu, while the 19th Hole Bar is a favourite haunt for golfers. For guests who enjoy relaxing after a vigorous day on the links, the well-equipped leisure centre with sauna, steam room and swimming pool is perfect.

 
         
         
 
GOLF
 
         
 
 

Dunbar

Situated on the estuary of the Firth of Forth, Dunbar East Links presents a combination of links and inland turf, set on a narrow stretch of land, which follows the natural contours of the coastline. It really is not easy to imagine any stretch of holes with lovelier views than those offered by Dunbar. The North Sea in all it glory, is a constant companion throughout, while with the majestic coastline, the Isle of May, Bass Rock and the distant outline of Fife all vye for our attention. Renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, playing at Dunbar East Links is an experience that is not soon forgotten. The course may not be as well known as many of its famous counterparts but Dunbar is a worthy addition to any golfing itinerary.

 
         
 
 

Gullane no. 1

The eighteen holes of Gullane No.1 Course were established in 1884. The well maintained greens, links grasses, numerous bunkers and sea breezes make a unique challenge for the serious golfer. The 3rd hole was recently voted one of the top 500 holes in the world by Golf Magazine (USA). The world famous view from the highest point of the Course on the 7th tee across the course and over to Edinburgh, Fife and way beyond is worth the green fee alone. This course has hosted many Amateur Championships and is an Open qualifying venue. With its beautifully maintained greens, true links contours and impressive vistas it is every bit as enjoyable as its more famous neighbour, Muirfield

 
         
 
 

Gullane no. 2

.Gullane No 2 has also been used for Open Championship Qualifying and the Seniors Open Amateur. Gullane No.2 Course was built in 1898 and the first and last holes of the course are on the east side of the A198 road. The Course runs alongside No.1 for the first seven holes and then sweeps down to the nature reserve next to Aberlady Bay, before turning back towards the Visitors' Clubhouse. One feature of the Course is its excellent short holes, particularly the 11th with its magnificent view and tricky club selection.

 
         
 
 

Muirfield

Home of The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers whose records date back to 1744. Muirfield Golf Course is simply unique. Words usually fail to describe how it feels to play the couse. With many memories of Open Championships and possessing some of the most memorable holes in golf, Muirfield Golf Course will captivate any player.The East Lothian course is regarded by many of the game's top players as being the "fairest" on the rota of courses used by the R&A for the Open Championship. Jack Nicklaus was an Open winner here and he was so impressed that he decided to name his own course in Ohio as 'Muirfield Village'. One of the charms about the Scottish version is that it is laid out in two loops, the front nine running clockwise on the outer and the back nine going in the opposite direction on the inner.

 
         
 
 

North Berwick

At North Berwick you will find a perfect blend of tradition, hospitality and a unique golfing challenge. The course is a true Links, starting in the town centre and stretching west along the shores of the Firth of Forth. You will be as impressed with stunning views over sandy beaches, rocky islands and the hills of Fife to the north, as you will with a course which features the best of traditional links design. Our club, the 13th oldest in the world, has a long and proud history, from staging many of the legendary challenge matches of the 19th Century to hosting major events, including Final Qualifying for the Open Championship, in the 21st

 
         
 
 

The Glen

The Glen Golf Club, North Berwick plays its golf on the East Links in    North Berwick, in the heart of the famous Edinburgh Golf Coast. The course is situated just a few miles from Muirfield and Gullane and is readily accessible by road. The course offers some testing and beautiful holes to enjoy, laid out in a combination of inland turf and traditional links setting in a coastal location. This North Berwick East Links course enjoys superb views across the Firth of Forth and provides an enjoyable test of golf for all levels of player.

 
         
 
 

Royal Musselburgh

An original Open Championship venue, hosting this competition on six occasions between 1874 and 1889. The links is renowned for being the oldest playing golf course in the world. Royal Musselburgh was founded in 1774 and was originally played over the famous nine-hole links course at Levenhall, Musselburgh. In 1926 the move was made to Prestongrange House, Prestonpans. The golfing challenge comes on the homeward stretch where a series of par fours are well protected by trees. From the medal tee at the 15th, for example, which is huddled tight beside the trees to the left, only a precision drive will suffice in order to find the rolling fairway. From there a long iron is played over an uphill approach to a tilting green.

 
         
 
 

Luffness

Only a mile west of Gullane lies one of Scotland's great links treasures perhaps worth of much more acclaim than it currently enjoys. Luffness New is among that wonderful grouping of links courses around Gullane wherein echoes some of the most important elements of Scotland's golf history. Old Tom Morris laid out the original course which has changed very little since. Not especially long, Luffness New is a delightful experience and boasts some of the finest putting surfaces anywhere the game is played. This is pure, undiluted and traditional links golf and definitely should not be missed by visitors to the area.

 
         
 
 

Kilspindie

It may not be the longest links course in Scotland but nonetheless it presents a tough enough challenge, especially when the wind kicks up along the Firth of Forth. There is antiquity here too - Kilspindie is the 35th oldest club in the world and very proud of its heritage. Several holes run along the shoreline and there are splendid views. The par three 8th hole overlooking Gosford Bay is the hole that most visitors remember. It demands a testing tee shot that has to carry across the beach with the ever present wind making life even more difficult.
 
         
 
 

Craigielaw

This is one of East Lothian’s newest courses and it more than meets the challenging standards of its neighbours. The links are managed in traditional fashion with minimal watering, but it is the greens that are special. Each is defended by an armoury of bunkers so a good fairway position is essential. The course blends so well into the landscape that you would think it had been here for well over a century. Golfers can enjoy the breathtaking views over Aberlady Bay and the Firth of Forth, taking in the wildlife that exists on the course. A welcome addition to East Lothian’s golf portfolio