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.
The case for itWhy 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 rotaThe Marquee Courses
Muirfield (Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers)North Berwick Golf Club (West Links)The Renaissance Club