Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland
Gullane Golf Club – No. 1 Course
Elevated above the East Lothian coast with sweeping views across the Firth of Forth, Gullane No. 1 is one of Scotland's great links courses — a course of real quality, genuine character, and extraordinary panoramic setting.
About the Course
Gullane Golf Club – No. 1 Course
Gullane Golf Club's No. 1 Course is one of the finest and most underrated links in Scotland. Established in 1882 on the slopes of Gullane Hill in East Lothian, the course climbs to elevated ground in the opening holes before descending back to the lower links, offering sweeping views across the Firth of Forth, Edinburgh, and on clear days, the mountains of the Highlands beyond.
The course was shaped by Willie Park Jr and later refined by James Braid, and it retains the natural, flowing character of classic links design. The routing makes full use of the hill's contours, with elevated tees, natural dune formations, and a variety of hole shapes that demand creativity and course management. The views from the top of Gullane Hill are among the finest in Scottish golf.
Gullane has hosted the Scottish Open and the Women's British Open, and it sits within one of the most concentrated collections of great links courses in the world — Muirfield is two miles away, North Berwick five miles, and the Renaissance Club four miles. For any serious East Lothian itinerary, Gullane No. 1 is an essential inclusion.
By the Numbers
Course Statistics
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The Course
Why It Stands Out
The Views from Gullane Hill
The climb to the top of Gullane Hill in the opening holes reveals one of the finest panoramas in Scottish golf — the Firth of Forth, Edinburgh, the Lothian coast, and on clear days, the mountains of the Highlands. No other links in East Lothian offers this elevation and perspective.
Classic Links Architecture
Shaped by Willie Park Jr and James Braid, Gullane No. 1 has the natural, flowing character of the great classic links. The routing uses the hill's contours intelligently, with a variety of hole shapes and angles that reward creativity and course management.
Championship Pedigree
Gullane has hosted the Scottish Open and the Women's British Open, confirming its status as a course of genuine championship quality. It is a course that serious golfers respect and return to.
The Heart of the Golf Coast
Gullane sits at the centre of East Lothian's Golf Coast, with Muirfield two miles away and North Berwick five miles. It is the natural hub of any Golf Coast itinerary and a course that complements both its famous neighbours perfectly.
The Course
Course Views
Extend Your Itinerary
Pair It with Other East Lothian Links
Gullane sits at the centre of East Lothian's Golf Coast, with Muirfield two miles away and North Berwick five miles. The concentration of great links golf in this compact region is unmatched anywhere in Scotland.
Golf Travel
How It Is Included
Gullane No. 1 is a natural part of any East Lothian Golf Coast programme. We pair it with Muirfield, North Berwick, and the Renaissance Club to create an itinerary that covers the full range of what this extraordinary region offers — from the ancient prestige of Muirfield to the character of North Berwick and the modern excellence of the Renaissance Club.
To explore how Gullane No. 1 fits into a wider route, visit our Home of Golf Collection page or our Scotland golf tours page.
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