Golf

East Lothian is proudly known as Scotland's Golf Coast, where world-famous links and a rich golfing heritage combine to create an unforgettable destination for players of all abilities.

The region has a strong claim to being the birthplace of golf. Records show that the game was played regularly on Musselburgh Links as far back as 1672, making it the oldest continuously played golf course in the world. The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, based at Muirfield, East Lothian's renowned Open Championship venue, has records dating from 1744, making it the earliest known golf club.

Today, East Lothian is home to 18 golf clubs and 21 courses, many set along a spectacular 30-mile stretch of coastline between Musselburgh and Dunbar. While Scotland's Golf Coast is celebrated for its legendary links golf, visitors can also enjoy welcoming parkland and inland courses that showcase the region's beautiful countryside and offer a different challenge away from the coast. Just 30 minutes from Edinburgh, East Lothian enjoys one of Scotland's sunniest and driest climates, making it an ideal destination for golf throughout the year.

From the historic links of North Berwick, Gullane and Dunbar to the acclaimed courses at Archerfield Links and The Renaissance Club, East Lothian offers a remarkable range of golfing opportunities. Whether playing traditional links or contemporary championship courses, visitors can enjoy some of the finest golf in Scotland. The region's standing on the global golfing stage is further underlined by The Renaissance Club, host venue of the Genesis Scottish Open through to 2030.

Beyond the fairways, golfers can enjoy outstanding food and drink, quality accommodation and a wealth of attractions, making East Lothian the perfect destination for a golf break, short getaway or longer holiday.