Craigielaw Golf Club & Lodge sits on a striking coastal outcrop above the mouth of the River Forth, with the North Sea on the horizon. It's a brilliant base for an East Lothian break if you want proper links golf without the faff of daily transfers.
One of the youngest courses on Scotland's 'Golf Coast', Craigielaw has already made its mark, hosting the Scottish Senior Open in 2018 and earning a place among Scotland's top 80. Designed by Donald Steel, it's a modern links that still asks the classic questions: keep it under the wind, choose the right side of the fairway and trust your bump-and-run when conditions are firm.
The big win is how easy it all is. The Lodge is on-site and attached to the clubhouse, so you can go from breakfast to the first tee in minutes, then finish the day in the bar without arranging taxis. You're also only 30 minutes from Edinburgh, which makes it ideal for a long weekend that mixes golf with a proper night out.
From here, you're perfectly placed to explore the area's heavy hitters, with East Lothian's epic courses close by. North Berwick and Gullane are within easy reach, and Muirfield, a former Open Championship venue and one of the region's iconic names, is nearby too.
Who is this for?
Golf groups, societies and couples who want an easy East Lothian base with on-site golf, comfortable rooms and quick access to the region's headline links.
Who is it best for?
Anyone building a multi-course East Lothian itinerary who wants convenience between rounds, plus golfers who enjoy a wind-influenced links test that rewards smart plotting over the ground.
