Gullane

At Gullane we are truly spoiled for choice as over the years it has evolved from the original seven holes layout in 1840 to three fabulous courses that are there now. There has been golf played on the links here since 1650 when the local trades people would play a challenge match, at the time they shared the land with racehorse owners who would train their steeds up Gullane Hill, a problem that was only sorted after recourse to the law. Luckily many of the golfers had an interest in the law. 

The Hill has such an impact on the local landscape, when you eventually get your ball to the top of it you are rewarded with stunning views down to Dunbar on one side and the Kingdom of Fife across the Forth Estuary, where you will also be able to see the world famous road and rail bridges.

Archerfield

There are two great courses situated within the Archerfield Estate in a hallowed track of land situated between the long established North Berwick and Muirfield courses. The Dirleton is one of those courses where the holes get better and better as your round progresses, many of the fairways are similar in style to the Kings course at Gleneagles and that only makes the course even more enjoyable. This slice of golf heaven caters for a reasonably affluent clientele and the facilities are as good as any you will find in Scotland, a treat indeed.

North Berwick

The west links at North Berwick golf club is another long established and hugely enjoyable local course. It sits on the Firth of Forth and has stunning views across to Craigleith Island and the Bass Rock, indeed if you are still suffering from a little jet-lag when you wonder on the tee you would be forgiven for thinking you were looking out at Ailsa Craig from Turnberry on the west coast such is its similarity. There has been golf played on this site since at least 1672, there’s been a few improvements since then and we know you will approve.

Dunbar

East Lothian is like Disneyland for golfers and Dunbar could be overlooked by its slightly better-known cousins in the area, but we wouldn’t recommend it. Golf goes back a long way in this part of the world and it’s said that in 1640 the local minister disgraced himself by being caught on the links on the sabbath, a heinous crime to some of our stauncher brethren. This course is often used as Open qualifier when the championship is being played at nearby Muirfield. We’ll see if we can get you a tee time on a Sunday…..

Muirfield

Muirfield is regular voted as one of the best courses in the UK and is a course that is genuinely enjoyed by those fortunate enough to play it. Almost every hole is unique and stands in wonderful isolation, expertly thought out and beautifully framed. The front nine is played clockwise around the outside and the back nine, in the centre, is played in an anti clockwise circuit. There are no weak links on this wonderfully fair golf course and all aspects of your game will have been examined by the time your last putt lands on the 18th.