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East Lothian Scotland’s Golf Coast

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Away from the course, visitors may wish to visit the famous Bass Rock, or perhaps enjoy the fantastic beaches. East Lothian is also renowned for its culinary excellence, with award-winning butchers, freshly-caught seafood and some of the best fruit and vegetable producers in the UK all enabling the local restaurants to serve some of the finest food in Scotland. With Edinburgh Airport just a short drive from the region and exceptional road and rail links, East Lothian really is the golf destination with everything.

East Lothian Course Guide

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Gullane

Designed by Donald Steel just 10 years ago, this delightful course is firmly established as one of the best challenges in the region. It has already hosted a number of big events, including the Scottish Amateur Strokeplay and qualifying for the Senior Open.

Blessed with superb golfing terrain, and boasting three excellent courses, Gullane is a venue that offers something for all golfers. The famed No.1 course - with its panoramic views - is rightly regarded as the pick of three, but it would be a great disservice to Numbers 2 and 3 to consider them inferior in any way, with each presenting golfers a unique challenge.

Dunbar

North Berwick

Musselburgh Golf Club

One of the world’s oldest courses, this quirky links is a true classic. Home to the infamous ‘Perfection’ (devilish par-4 16th) and the ‘Redan’ par-3 15th that has been imitated the world over without being bettered, it‘s also well known for the wall that guards the entrance to the 13th.

Designed by five-time Open Champion James Braid in the 1930s, Musselburgh is a lovely tree-lined parkland course that follows a bend of the River Esk and also includes the challenge of the Craigie Burn. A twotime host of the Scottish Professional Championship, this is classic parkland golf.

Glen Golf Club

Muirfield

Luffness New Widely regarded as one of the toughest courses in Scotland, Luffness is renowned for the quality and trueness of its putting surfaces, as well as the seemingly ever-present winds that have famously prompted local caddies to suggest that “it will take you three to get up there in two today, Sir”.

Kilspindie Hidden among the nature reserve of Aberlady Bay, Kilspindie is one of the oldest links courses in the world. The challenges are many and varied, not least at the striking par-3 8th which plays across the beach overlooking Gosford Bay.

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With 22 courses along 30 miles of stunning coastline, not to mention a golf-friendly micro climate all of its own, it’s little wonder that East Lothian is known as Scotland‘s Golf Coast. Very few places on earth are blessed with such a high concentration of Championship links courses, making it the perfect venue for a golf tour. Top billing goes to the legendary Muirfield - home to the Open Championship in 2013 - but there is a very strong supporting cast that includes Final Qualifying hosts such as North Berwick, Gullane, Dunbar and historic Musselburgh. With such variety of courses, including both links and parkland - all in close proximity to each other, there’s something to suit every budget and standard of player.

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Golf has been played at this historic club on the Firth of Forth for more than 150 years. The current layout was created by Old Tom Morris, and it is testament to his great design that it has played host to every single Scottish Championship, as well being a qualifying venue for the Open itself.

Whitekirk A traditional Scottish heathland with all the advantages of modern course design – including USGA spec greens – Whitekirk is mature beyond its years.

With commanding views of the famed Bass Rock and all manner of rocky outcrops and grassy hollows it’s a course with plenty to savour.

One of the most underrated courses in Scotland, Glen is a joint-venture between James Braid and Ben Sayers who created the 18 holes that is today known as one of the finest in the area. There are plenty of beautiful views, but the stand-out hole is surely the short 13th – a semi-blind par-3 from an elevated tee.

Longniddry A course of two halves, Longniddry manages to blend elements of both links and parkland into one excellent layout. It’s not a long course, but an absence of par-5s leaves plenty of exacting par-4s to negotiate and ensures a thorough examination of anybody‘s golfing credentials.

One of the finest links in the world and a regular contender for the title of Best in Britain, Muirfield is an astonishing links. With cavernous bunkers, thick rough and very subtly contoured greens, it’s the complete golfing challenge.

Universally regarded by the Tour Pros as the fairest of all the Open venues, it is a course that will reward good shots while meting out full punishment (ie the loss of a shot) on those that fail to make the grade. And it’s not just the course that is to be savoured - the historic clubhouse and golfing heritage make any trip to Muirfield an experience to be savoured.

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What could be better than a Spring golf break in East Lothian? Blessed with some of the finest links courses in world golf, you can enjoy the delights of Glen or North Berwick – beautifully picturesque, or the renowed Gullane 1, 2 & 3 which rank highly on any golfers wish list. All courses ensure a tough test of links golf and with the mild Spring weather giving you an added advantage, it’s an ideal time to visit.

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Gullane 1, Craigielaw & Kilspindie

Dunbar, Glen & Whitekirk

Haddington, East Lothian

Dirleton, East Lothian

Stay at: Garleton Lodge offers luxury accommodation in an idyllic setting and is the perfect base to relax in a friendly environment and enjoy some fantastic golf.

Stay at: The Open Arms is a charming, family owned hotel renowed for the warm and friendly atmosphere, you can be assured of a comfortable and relaxed stay.

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Gullane 2, Craigielaw, Glen

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North Berwick, East Lothian

Stay at: Maitlandfield House Hotel is a charming 17th century Mansion House with periodic character and provides a lovely setting for your golf break in East Lothian.

Stay at: MacDonald Marine Hotel is in the heart of East Lothian and features 83 guestrooms, great dining facilities and a state of the art spa.

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We send thousands of golfers all over Scotland every year but I never have any hesitation in recommending East Lothian. Of course it has the big names that are all ‘must-plays’, but I love sending people to courses they’ve never heard of, like Kilspindie or the Glen, and then hearing them raving about them afterwards. East Lothian really does have the lot, on and off the course, and being so well connected it’s easy to get to. If you want a taste of the real Scotland, it’s perfect.

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Stay at: Greywalls Hotel & Chez Roux

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Haddington, East Lothian

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Gullane, East Lothian

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Aberady, East Lothian

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One of the beauties of links golf, particularly in East Lothian which enjoys its own unusual micro-climate, is the exceptional year round course condition. Dunbar is a prime example which uses the shores of the North Sea as the basis for its breathtaking layout. With The Open Championship returning to Muirfield in 2013, it’s the perfect time to sample the delights of the final qualifying courses and, of course, Muirfield itself.

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Gullane 1, Longniddry, Craigielaw 3★

Gullane 2, Longniddry, Glen

Aberlady, East Lothian

North Berwick, East Lothian

Stay at: Ducks at Kilspindie House offers 23 bedrooms and two restaurants serving bar bistro meals or fine dining with a fantastic amount of golf courses on offer in the area.

Stay at: 12 Quality Street is a wonderful unique hotel situated in a golfing heartland. The former 19th Century coaching inn is a lovely place to stay and all 11 bedrooms have been renovated to the highest standard.

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Craigielaw

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The Open 2013 Tour Muirfield, Gullane 1, North Berwick Aberady, East Lothian Muirfield is an infamous regular on The Open Championship rota and for a limited time, Golfbreaks.com are offering packages to experience this ‘must play’ course.

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North Berwick, Gullane 1, Gullane 2 5★

North Berwick, East Lothian

Gullane, East Lothian

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Stay at: The Nether Abbey is a friendly, family run hotel situated in the attractive town of North Berwick, with its sandy beaches and picturesque harbour.

Stay at: Greywalls Hotel & Chez Roux is an Edwardian manor house set in a stunning landscape with views over East Lothian and the Firth of Forth. This beautiful location is a perfect retreat for your golf break in East Lothian.

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Gullane 2

North Berwick

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Muirfield

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North Berwick, East Lothian *Muirfield Package

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Open Qualifier Tour North Berwick, Gullane 1, Dunbar

With The Open Championship returning to East Lothian is 2013, our Championship Qualifier Tour gives you the opportunity to test your mettle on three of the Final Qualifying courses. Stay at the MacDonald Marine Hotel, perfectly located in the heart of the region.

Stay at: Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa 2 Nights’ B&B, 3 Rounds

Stay at: Ducks at Kilspindie House

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With so many fantastic courses to choose from, why not extend your stay and really make the most of your trip to East Lothian? All of our accommodation options provide a comfortable and convenient base from which you can explore both the plethora of courses and the non-golfing delights of the region including the beautiful beaches and historical sights.

Musselburgh Golf Club, Whitekirk, Glen, Gullane 3, Craigielaw

Whilst golf is obviously going to be top of your agenda during a visit to East Lothian, you’ll also get the chance to indulge in some of the areas outstanding local fare. Freshly caught seafood is often the dish of the day in many restaurants and whisky sampling at the famous Glenkinchie Distillery, home to ‘The Edinburgh Malt’, is a must. We have put together the best in East Lothian golf and gastronomy for you to enjoy.

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Craigielaw, Longniddry Aberlady, East Lothian

4 Nights’ B&B, 5 Rounds

Stay at: Known locally as the ‘restaurant with rooms’, Ducks at Kilspindie House offers fine dining with white linen and candles, a seasonal á la carte menu including seafood, steaks, lobster and an award-winning wine list. With just ten tables it is one of the best in East Lothian.

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Gullane 1 & 2, Kilspindie, Craigielaw, Longniddry Aberlady, East Lothian

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Stay at: Ducks at Kilspindie House is the ideal base for a longer stay. Ideally situated in the picturesque village of Aberlady, you have a wealth of golfing gems on your doorstep as well as a chance to enjoy the local culture and hospitality.

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Glen, Haddington

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Stay at: A stay at the Macdonald Marine Hotel isn’t complete without a visit to the “John Paul at the Marine” Restaurant, a beautiful space to enjoy some of Scotland’s finest cuisine. Overlooking both the West Links Golf Course and the Firth of Forth, you won’t tire of the views between courses.

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Glen

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Stay at: For a longer stay, why not make yourself at home at the Gullane Apartment, a luxurious, “home from home” ideally located in the picturesque village of Gullane.

£199

North Berwick, East Lothian Stay at: The Nether Abbey Hotel boasts the Fly-Half Bar and Grill which has been a popular haunt with locals for many years. Seafood is the speciality of the inviting brasserie restaurant with fresh North Berwick lobster a common favourite.

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Dunbar

Gullane 1 & 3, Craigielaw, Longniddry, Glen

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Gullane

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Gullane, East Lothian Exclusive

Stay at: At Garleton Lodge you can enjoy the Finnish BBQ area, set in the grounds of the lodge with outside dining space offering the perfect setting to take in the views over the countryside.

1 Nights’ Dinner, B&B, 2 Rounds

Gullane 3, Longniddry

Haddington, East Lothian

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Self catering luxury apartment*

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North Berwick, East Lothian

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Stay at: This region is bursting with opportunities to explore and The Open Arms guarantees a warm and welcome return after a busy day on the golf course or discovering the local delights.

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Longniddry

Stay at: Greywalls Hotel is a luxurious golfer’s retreat and ideal for those who appreciate the finer things in life. The award-winning Chez Roux Restaurant is something special; the menu consists of French fine dining using locally sourced produce, to make this a more authentic and appetising menu.

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