North Berwick West Links
North Berwick is less than an hour’s drive from Edinburgh and makes for a fantastic day trip during your stay with us at Parliament House Hotel. You can also easily get there by train in around 30 minutes. Golfers won’t want to miss the opportunity to play the North Berwick West Links. This area of land with stunning views across the Firth of Forth has been used for golf for over 400 years. Today’s renowned 18-hole links is a popular and challenging course, ranked as one of the best in the world. Visitors are welcome to play on the course, although some rules and restrictions apply. Please see below for details.
Play at North Berwick West Links
The West Links is a championship course offering spectacular views over the Firth of Forth, out towards the small islands of Bass Rock and Craigleith. It has hosted important golfing events, including the Final Qualifying for The Open Championship several times. Playing here is on many a golfer’s bucket list!
Access to the course for visitors is mainly through North Berwick Golf Club. This is a historic and prestigious club. Indeed, the 13th oldest golf club in the world. The club is only open to visitors on selected days and times. So please check the latest visitor information and book a tee time here in advance. Be sure to book early, as the course is in high demand.
‘Played The North Berwick Golf club and can honestly say the condition of the course matches anywhere else in Scotland.
If you are looking to play one of the best courses in Scotland then this is one to try. A nice variation in holes and wind will test all your golf skills.’
– North Berwick Golf Club Tripadvisor Review
An inspirational design
North Berwick Golf Club was formed in 1832, and from this time the West Links has grown and evolved into a world-renowned 18-hole championship course. Its holes are some of the world’s most replicated. Particularly the famous 15th hole, the “redan”, which has inspired the design of many holes on other courses. In fact, it is known as the most copied hole in the world!
Find out more about playing the West Links on the North Berwick Golf Club website. Including how to book a tee time and full visitor information. And if you’re looking for more courses to visit on your Scottish golf break, please see our guide to golfing from Edinburgh.
