Golf courses in East Lothian

East Lothian is for links golf enthusiasts what the Algarve is for sun-seekers: the destination that has everything. Along the southern shore of the Firth of Forth lie more top courses along such a short stretch of coast than anywhere else in Europe. And the best news: Edinburgh is less than thirty minutes away, making it easy to combine East Lothian with a visit to the Scottish capital. The undisputed standout of East Lothian is Muirfield Golf Club — sixteen times host of The Open Championship and consistently ranked by our community among the finest courses in Scotland. Planning to play Muirfield requires booking well in advance, but the effort is more than worthwhile. North Berwick Golf Club is another favourite: a classic links dating from 1832 with the famous Redan hole that has served as inspiration for par-3 holes around the world. Gullane Golf Club and The Renaissance Club complete an offering that is almost impossible to surpass for golfers. East Lothian is compact and easy to drive around. Most top courses lie within a fifteen-kilometre radius of North Berwick. The climate is Scottish and changeable, but the coastal wind that makes these courses so challenging is also precisely what makes links golf so special. Because after a round on one of those classic links courses, a glass of malt whisky at the nineteenth hole tastes just a little better. Browse all East Lothian golf courses on Leading Courses and plan your next golf trip.