Arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI), where your private Meridian Golf Tours Driver-Guide will greet you and handle all luggage and golf clubs (or collect your pre-arranged rental vehicle). Transfer east along the Firth of Forth to North Berwick—either the seafront Marine & Lawn North Berwick or the central No12 Hotel & Bistro—for check-in.

Following breakfast, take the short 10-minute transfer west to Gullane No. 2.

• Gullane Golf Club – No. 2 Course (Par 71 | 6,396 Yards).

  • History & Design. Laid out in 1898 by Open Champion Willie Park Jr. across the lower slopes of Gullane Hill, No. 2 runs parallel to its famous big brother before sweeping out toward Aberlady Bay.

  • Course Description. Offering an ideal introduction to East Lothian links golf, No. 2 combines firm, fast-running turf with 107 strategic pot bunkers and subtle green complexes. The elevated middle stretch provides breathtaking views across the Firth of Forth to Fife.

  • Practice Facilities. Visitors enjoy complimentary range balls at the full-length Trackman driving range situated between the opening holes of No. 2 and No. 3, alongside a three-acre short-game area with three bunkers and a dedicated practice putting green.

Enjoy post-round hospitality on the Sun Terrace of the Gullane Links Clubhouse overlooking the Firth of Forth before returning to North Berwick.

Today features one of the most iconic and entertaining rounds in world golf at North Berwick West Links, situated right on your doorstep.

• North Berwick Golf Club – West Links (Par 71 | 6,420 Yards).

  • History & Design. Golf has been played across North Berwick’s links since the 17th century, with the club formally established in 1832—making it the 13th oldest golf club in the world. Refined by Old Tom Morris and Ben Sayers, it is the birthplace of the famous "Redan" template hole that has been copied worldwide.

  • Course Description. Widely hailed as one of the purest, most joyful links courses in existence, the West Links hugs the rocky coastline with views of Bass Rock and Fidra. Golfers face blind shots, ancient stone walls cutting directly across fairways and greens, and iconic holes including the 13th ("Pit"), 14th ("Perfection"), and 15th ("Redan").

  • Practice Facilities. Putting and chipping greens sit directly beside the 1st tee alongside two warm-up nets by the Pro Shop. A full-length practice facility is also located a five-minute drive from the clubhouse (available by advance arrangement).

After navigating its famous stone walls and template holes, relax in the historic clubhouse overlooking the 18th green and Bass Rock.

Journey east along the coast to Dunbar Golf Club, where the Firth of Forth meets the North Sea.

• Dunbar Golf Club (Par 71 | 6,597 Yards).

  • History & Design. Founded in 1856 on ground where golf dates back to the early 1600s, Dunbar was extended to 18 holes by Old Tom Morris in 1894 and reshaped into its modern championship form by James Braid and Ben Sayers in 1922–24. It has served as an Open Championship Final Qualifying venue and hosted the Scottish Amateur.

  • Course Description. After an opening three-hole loop, the course passes through a gap in the historic Old Deer Park stone wall onto a dramatic, narrow strip of linksland wedged between the wall and the rocky North Sea shoreline. Firm fairways, coastal winds, and rugged beaches demand accurate ball-striking from start to finish.

  • Practice Facilities. Dunbar features a practice putting green, short-game area, and an on-site indoor swing studio at the pro shop, alongside newly developed practice range and academy amenities.

Take time after your round to enjoy traditional Scottish hospitality in the superb new Clubhouse or visit the historic harbour town before returning to North Berwick.

Travel west toward Aberlady Bay for a classic, joy-filled Scottish links experience at Kilspindie Golf Club. Soak in the heritage of this 19th-century club—including its famous hickory-golf memorabilia.

• Kilspindie Golf Club (Par 69 | 5,494 Yards).

  • History & Design. Originally formed as Luffness Golf Club in 1867 (the 35th oldest club globally), members relocated to the shores of Aberlady Bay in 1898 on land designed by Willie Park Jr. and Ben Sayers, adopting the name Kilspindie in 1899.

  • Course Description. Proving that links golf does not need 7,000 yards to test every club in the bag, Kilspindie plays directly along the Firth of Forth shoreline over springy turf and quirky, historic terrain. Highlights include the par-3 8th played across the beach at Gosford Bay, stone walls guarding the 13th and 17th, and preserved WWI military target and magazine structures.

  • Practice Facilities. Located beside the historic 1890s clubhouse are a practice putting green, a chipping area with a practice bunker, two warm-up teeing nets, and an indoor GCQuad launch monitor studio.

Return to Gullane Hill to tackle its flagship championship layout, Gullane No. 1.

• Gullane Golf Club – No. 1 Course (Par 71 | 6,873 Yards).

  • History & Design. Golf has been played over Gullane’s links since 1650, with the club formally established in 1882. No. 1 has hosted the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open (2015 and 2018), the Ladies Scottish Open, and Final Qualifying for The Open at neighbouring Muirfield.

  • Course Description. Climbing steadily up Gullane Hill before looping back down toward the town, No. 1 is a stern, championship links test framed by thick gorse, 124 deep pot bunkers, and some of the slickest, truest greens in Scotland. From the summit around the 7th green, players enjoy a 360-degree panorama encompassing the Firth of Forth, Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat, and the distant hills of Fife.

  • Practice Facilities. Visitors playing No. 1 have full access to Gullane’s practice putting green beside the 1st tee, as well as the Trackman driving range (with complimentary balls included) and three-acre short-game complex.

After conquering the climb up the hill and the sweeping views across Edinburgh and Fife, enjoy a celebratory drink in the Members' Clubhouse.

Conclude your East Lothian pilgrimage just down the coast at Craigielaw Golf Club.

• Craigielaw Golf Club (Par 71 | 6,601 Yards).

  • History & Design. Designed by acclaimed architect Donald Steel and opened in 2001, Craigielaw is a modern championship links that has quickly earned a pedigree hosting the Scottish Amateur Strokeplay Championship and Regional Qualifying for The Open.

  • Course Description. Inspired by the classic links of East Lothian, Donald Steel’s layout features exposed coastal terrain, cavernous bunkers, meandering burns, and dry-stone walls. Large, undulating, lightning-fast greens reward creativity and crisp iron play, accompanied by sweeping views across Aberlady Bay and the Firth of Forth.

  • Practice Facilities. Home to the Craigielaw Golf Academy and Titleist National Fitting Centre, the club boasts a premier grass-tee driving range, dedicated short-game and bunker practice zones, a large putting green, and the 6-hole South Links par-3 short course.Enjoy panoramic sunset views over the Firth of Forth from the clubhouse restaurant during your final evening on Scotland’s Golf Coast.