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Scotland's Golf Coast Pilgrimage

East Lothian's links coast just outside Edinburgh — Open host Muirfield, the quirky genius of North Berwick, and the modern Renaissance Club, all within a few miles. The densest stretch of great links outside St Andrews.

Rank
#24 in the Atlas
Region
International
Budget
Splurge
Best Season
Late Spring through Early Fall
The case for it

Why It's a Pilgrimage

East Lothian crams more world-class links into a short coastal drive than almost anywhere, with Muirfield's stately Open pedigree, North Berwick's centuries-old eccentric charm, and the tour-hosting Renaissance Club all neighbors. You base in Gullane or North Berwick, walk to the first tee, and play a different masterpiece every day a half-hour from Edinburgh. It is the connoisseur's Scottish pilgrimage — the trip you take after you've already done St Andrews.

The rota

The Marquee Courses

Muirfield (Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers)North Berwick Golf Club (West Links)The Renaissance Club
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