Golf in East Lothian

East Lothian is the densest run of quality links in the world, twenty minutes east of Edinburgh. The golf itself is anchored by Muirfield, North Berwick West Links, Gullane No.1, Renaissance Club and Dunbar, which is enough quality to fill three to five rounds without repeating a course. Gullane and North Berwick put six courses inside walking or short driving distance, so travel time between tee times stays short and the trip keeps its rhythm. Caddies are widely available and most clubs welcome visitors on set days, so build the week around Muirfield's visitor slots. The best window is May to September, when conditioning, daylight and tee sheet access line up; outside it you can still play well but expect softer ground, shorter days or heavier demand on the best tee times. Book marquee rounds first and build the rest of the itinerary around them, leave one day flexible for weather, and budget for caddies, transfers and any resort package minimums on top of published green fees. TeeLinkUp tracks East Lothian as a golf travel destination and connects you with golfers already playing in Scotland, so you can arrive with a game already arranged rather than hoping for a single slot on the sheet.