Golf breaks around Edinburgh

Golf breaks around Edinburgh Enjoy your next golf break near Edinburgh Not only are all our luxury properties located near some of the best golf courses in Scotland, they are within driving distance of golf courses near Edinburgh - read on to learn more. Golf courses near Edinburgh East Lothian is the perfect base for a golf break near Edinburgh, with plenty of courses to play both in and around the city. Silverknowes Firstly, the Silverknowes course, which offers views across the Firth of Forth to the Kingdom of Fife. Golfers can ‘pay as you play’ with Edinburgh Leisure, a concept that has been in place at the course since the 1930s with the aim of encouraging local residents to play the game. Murrayfield Golf Club Murrayfield Golf Club is situated on Corstorphine Hill, one of Edinburgh’s 7 hills, and has spectacular views of the city’s skyline, as well as East Lothian and Fife. Although this course is under 6,000 yards, it still offers a great challenge to golfers of all standards. Players may also hear the roars of animals at Edinburgh Zoo, also located on the slopes of Corstorphine Hill. Ravelston Golf Club Ravelston Golf Club can be found just around the corner and also provides panoramic views while you play. This course is particularly special as it is believed to be one of James Braid’s earliest designs; he later went on to design renowned courses such as Gleneagles and Dalmahoy. Braid Hills Golf Course Another of Edinburgh’s 7 hills is Braid Hill, where we find Braid Hills Golf Course. With a vista of the Pentland Hills and Edinburgh, this course invites golfers to play around the natural contours and native gorse bushes of the area. Craigmillar Golf Club Meanwhile, Craigmillar Golf Club, a short 10-minute drive away, offers a peaceful round of golf away from traffic noise; you may even spot some wildlife, such as deer, on the fairway. Why not also pay a visit to the Royal Observatory after your round of golf here? This building is part of the University of Edinburgh and remains at the forefront of UK and world astronomy. --------------- Property suggestions Book a property in the Lettings of Distinction holiday homes portfolio and explore these fantastic golf courses for yourself. Choose Balgone Coach House, a 5 bedroom property located just outside the wonderful seaside town of North Berwick. Along the coast in Dunbar you will also find Greco’s Close, a 2 bedroom apartment and a great base for exploring Edinburgh’s golf courses. -------------- Explore more golf courses near Edinburgh There are several golf courses near Edinburgh, all within easy reach of our holiday lets. Royal Musselburgh Golf Club Musselburgh, on the outskirts of the city, offers three different courses, including Musselburgh links, a 9 hole course surrounded by Musselburgh Racecourse. Here you will also find the Royal Musselburgh Golf Club, situated in the grounds of Prestongrange House. Musselburgh Golf Club is one of the finest courses in East Central Scotland and hosted the regional qualifying rounds of The Open Championship from 2006 to 2010. Traveling to the other side of the city, we find even more golf courses near Edinburgh. West Lothian Golf Club West Lothian Golf Club is not only a championship course, but also an archaeological site. Stone coffins have been excavated here and the site is believed to have been the location of a battle between Pictish leader Argadus and Roman invaders. Linlithgow Golf Club Linlithgow Golf Club also offers a historical setting for a round of golf, with the course being located above the Royal Burgh town. With views of the Firth of Forth and Ochil Hills, golfers here play within a short distance of the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, born at Linlithgow Palace in 1542. Niddry Golf Club Finally, Niddry Golf Club, also in West Lothian, offers golf all year round, thanks to the excellent drainage and playing surfaces. This course takes golfers around Niddry Burn and Niddry Castle, a unique experience not to be missed. -------------- Recommended properties Properties within our portfolio are ideal for exploring golf courses near Edinburgh, including No 70 in Haddington. We also offer a stunning luxury holiday home, The Old Millhouse, located just 8 miles outside Edinburgh. Enjoy a relaxing break in this idyllic location, complete with a Swimpsa and SONOS sound system. -------------- Golf breaks near Fife East Lothian is also the ideal location for a golf break near Fife, another area that boasts top-quality courses. Leven Links This region has a long history of golf, with courses such as Leven Links, one of the oldest courses in Scotland and believed to be the first to have 18 tees and 18 separate greens. Kingsbarns Kingsbarns, meanwhile, first saw golf played in 1793, with the land returning to the sport in recent years after being used as farmland for a long period of time. St Andrews However, the main golfing attraction in Fife is of course St Andrews, the ‘home of golf’. St Andrews offers golfers seven courses to choose from, the most famous being the Old Course, the oldest and most iconic course in the world. The Old Course in St Andrews is still a public course, so do take the opportunity to play when you visit! -------------- Accommodation options Choices for your golf break near Fife include our properties Ryvra, an impressive large holiday home located in North Berwick on Scotland's sunshine coast. We also recommend Rooftops, a North Berwick contemporary self-catering apartment, or Seaview Loft, a 2 bedroom property in Dunbar -------------- Enjoy golf breaks around Edinburgh When you book with Lettings of Distinction you don’t just have access to golf breaks in North Berwick, but also golf courses around Edinburgh.

Golf breaks around Edinburgh