A Visit to Historic Musselburgh Links

Explore the Oldest Golf Course in the World

The oldest golf course in the world.

That’s the distinction that greets you at historic Musselburgh Links.

The game has been played at Musselburgh since the 1500s. Mary, Queen of Scots is said to have paid a visit during her reign. A few centuries later, Musselburgh Links found itself among the Open Championship golf courses and played host to the tournament half a dozen times.

And the 4 1/4 inch hole used by golf courses around the world? You can thank Musselburgh Links for the seemingly arbitrary measurement the game has adopted as its standard.

At Musselburgh Links, you won’t find the views of Castle Stuart or the conditioning of Kingsbarns.

But what you will find is an experience unlike anything else the game of golf has to offer in Scotland.

A round at Musselburgh Links is almost like stepping back in time. The golf course itself is almost entirely located inside the local horse racetrack.

Musselburgh Links East Lothian Golf Trips

If you find yourself with a little extra time on your Edinburgh golf trip, stop in to Musselburgh Links, rent a set of hickory clubs, and experience the game of golf as it once was.