Gullane Golf Trip Planning Guide
East Lothian packs more world-class links into a few coastal miles than anywhere on earth. Muirfield, the quirky North Berwick West Links, Gullane, and Tom Doak's Renaissance Club. Drier and sunnier than the rest of Scotland — they call it "Scotland's Golf Coast."
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
EDI (40 min drive)
$200–$502
$170/night
5 of 5
~$584/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Gullane. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Muirfield (Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers) — links, $413–$502
16-time Open host with a unique two-loop routing. Visitors Tuesday and Thursday only — book ~a year ahead
The Bonnie Badger — upscale, $$$
Tom Kitchin's village inn in Gullane — refined modern Scottish, MICHELIN Guide listed
The Ship Inn — patio
Seaside North Berwick pub with renowned fish and chips and harbour views
Day 2
North Berwick Golf Club (West Links) — links, $380–$406
Gloriously quirky 1832 links — home of the original "Redan" hole copied around the world
Bass Rock Seabird Cruise — 2-3 hours, $40–$50/pp
Catamaran cruise out to the gannet-covered Bass Rock from the Scottish Seabird Centre
Osteria North Berwick — italian, $$ · 4.7★
Consistently the top-rated table in North Berwick — proper Italian and seafood
The Old Clubhouse — dive · Open late
Traditional Gullane village pub in the Good Beer Guide — the post-round local
Day 3
Gullane Golf Club (No. 1 Course) — links, $267–$318
Climbs Gullane Hill for panoramic Firth of Forth views before tumbling back to the sea
Glenkinchie Distillery Tour — half day, $25–$45/pp
Tour and tasting at "the Edinburgh Malt" just inland from the coast
La Potinière — upscale, $$$
Long-running Scottish-French fine dining in Gullane for the celebration dinner
The Castle Inn Dirleton — patio
Country inn on the green overlooking Dirleton Castle — a scenic pint between rounds
Course-by-Course Guide
Gullane has 5 courses worth playing, including 3 bucket-list tier layouts. 5 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Gullane has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $170/night for the whole house.
$170–$400 /night
Greywalls Hotel — Edwardian Lutyens house overlooking Muirfield with the Chez Roux restaurant
$210–$400 /night
Marine North Berwick (Marine & Lawn) — boutique seaside hotel walkable to the West Links
Group Dining Guide
3 restaurants vetted for group golf trips.
The Bonnie Badger
$$$Tom Kitchin's village inn in Gullane — refined modern Scottish, MICHELIN Guide listed
Osteria North Berwick
$$Consistently the top-rated table in North Berwick — proper Italian and seafood
La Potinière
$$$Long-running Scottish-French fine dining in Gullane for the celebration dinner
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 1 stay open past midnight.
The Ship Inn
Seaside North Berwick pub with renowned fish and chips and harbour views
The Old Clubhouse
Late nightTraditional Gullane village pub in the Good Beer Guide — the post-round local
The Castle Inn Dirleton
Country inn on the green overlooking Dirleton Castle — a scenic pint between rounds
Activities Beyond Golf
2 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Bass Rock Seabird Cruise
Catamaran cruise out to the gannet-covered Bass Rock from the Scottish Seabird Centre
Glenkinchie Distillery Tour
Tour and tasting at "the Edinburgh Malt" just inland from the coast
Getting There
Fly into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) — it's a 40-minute drive to Gullane. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Gullane Golf Travel and Edinburgh Golf Chauffeur). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.