Craigielaw Golf Club
East Lothian & Edinburgh
Craigielaw is the newest links course to have been built in East Lothian and offers a challenge for all levels of golfers. A wide variety of holes and rolling greens characterise this course which enjoys magnificent views over Aberlady Bay and the Firth of Forth.
- Caddies Available: Yes (Request in advance through The Golf Travel Group)
- Pull Carts Available: Yes
- Electric Buggies Available: Yes
- Practice Facilities: Driving range and putting green
- Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire
Dunbar Golf Club
East Lothian & Edinburgh
Laid out on a narrow strip of land, this is a typical Scottish links with nine holes out and nine holes back in. The layout originates from 1856. A stone wall, originally an estate barrier, still runs along the entire course and can be a factor to consider in playing. The town of Dunbar is found 30 miles east of downtown Edinburgh, 15 minutes or so from the courses at Gullane.
- Caddies Available: Yes (Request in advance through The Golf Travel Group)
- Pull Carts Available: Yes
- Electric Buggies Available: Yes (3 available)
- Practice Facilities: Driving range and putting green
- Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire
Gullane Golf Club
East Lothian & Edinburgh
The panoramic views from the number one course, and especially from the top of Gullane Hill on the 7th hole, are some of the most famous in golf. Gullane number one, which was opened in 1884, has a long history of hosting International Championship events, including the Open Championship qualifiers when the tournament is held at nearby Muirfield. The course opens with a modest par four, but there are plenty of challenges throughout the eighteen holes to test your abilities.
- Caddies Available: Yes (Request in advance through The Golf Travel Group)
- Pull Carts Available: Yes
- Electric Buggies Available: Yes (limited)
- Practice Facilities: Driving range and putting green
- Dress Code: No denims or collarless shirts
Honourable Company Of Edinburgh Golfers (Muirfield)
East Lothian & Edinburgh
Muirfield is recognised as one of the oldest golf clubs in the world, with records dating back to 1744. Golf has been played at Muirfield since 1891 on a course laid out by ‘Old’ Tom Morris, and the first Open Championship to be played over 72 holes was held here in 1892. The course has been modified from time to time and now ranks as one of the most popular ‘Open’ venues. Muirfield is different to most traditional Scottish Links Courses in that it has two loops of 9 holes, rather than the usual out and in format.
- Caddies Available: Yes (Request in advance through The Golf Travel Group)
- Pull Carts Available: Yes
- Electric Buggies Available: Medical certificate required (only 2 available)
- Practice Facilities: Driving range and putting green
- Dress Code: No denims or collarless shirts. Jacket and tie in dining room.
- Misc: No mobile phones allowed. Photography not permitted in clubhouse.
Luffness New Golf Club
East Lothian & Edinburgh
Founded in 1894 and designed by Old Tom Morris, Luffness New Golf Club offers challenging and enjoyable golf in a historic setting. Qualifying course for The Open Championship. Luffness New is a championship links, adjacent to Gullane and Muirfield, that is famous for its true greens.
- Caddies Available: No (Caddies can be hired through a private company called “Caddie Hire”)
- Pull Carts Available: Yes
- Electric Buggies Available: No
- Practice Facilities: Practice range and putting green.
- Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire. Mobile phones are not to be used in the Clubhouse or on the course.
North Berwick Golf Club
East Lothian & Edinburgh
North Berwick is one of Scotland’s oldest golfing venues with a character of its own: the beach, the burn and low walls present hazards that combine to make it that little bit different. The great mound of the Bass Rock sitting out in the Firth makes a splendid backdrop to an unforgettable course. Probably most renowned (and most imitated by architects all over the world) is The ‘Redan’, the fifteenth hole, which has remained unchanged for over 150 years, as has much of the course. The timeless nature of the course is reflected in the little jigger approach shots that one is forced to play. North Berwick is a wonderful year-round golfing venue that plays very differently depending on conditions, altering subtly with changes in the wind and weather.
- Caddies Available: Yes (Request in advance through The Golf Travel Group)
- Pull Carts Available: Yes
- Electric Buggies Available: No
- Practice Facilities: No driving range. Chipping and putting green
- Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire. No golf shoes, caps or hats in the clubhouse