Drummohr Camping: the perfect base for playing the best East Lothian Golf Courses

Chase birdies by day, relax by the fire by night. Our Edinburgh campsite is perfectly placed for tackling Scotland’s legendary coastline and the very best East Lothian golf courses. There is a reason why East Lothian is known as Scotland's Golf Coast.

Why stay at Drummohr for golf? 

• Close to over 20 top golf courses in East Lothian – range of classic links within a short, scenic drive 
• Flexible stays – camping, campervan and motorhome pitches, cosy heated bothies and hot tub accommodation, with 2 and 3 bedroom hot tub lodges
• Golf-friendly facilities – , laundry and drying room,indoor campers kitchen, early check-out options, secure site, EV charging on-site shop 
• Easy connections – quick access from the A1, plus public transport into Edinburgh by bus or train
• Discounted green fees at the Royal Musselburgh golf courses in East Lothian
• Plenty to do for non golfers with the East Lothian coastline and Edinburgh city being an easy trip

Genesis Scottish Open

The Genesis Scottish Open is a professional men’s golf tournament held annually in East Lothian. It is co-sanctioned by both the PGA Tour (USA) and the DP World Tour (Europe). The tournament usually takes place in July, the week before The Open Championship, making it strategically placed for players preparing for links-golf championship conditions. This means that the world's biggest stars normally play in the Scottish Genesis Open.

Why is the Genesis Scottish Open important to East Lothian?

• Preparation for The Open: Because it is held on links-style terrain in Scotland the week before The Open Championship, many players use it as a key warm-up and competitive opportunity
• High stakes: With large prize money, global ranking points and co-sanctioning by major tours, performing well here has big implications
• Showcases Scottish links golf: It brings international attention to Scotland’s golfing heritage and to courses like The Renaissance Club
• Hospitality & fan experience: The event includes championship-standard experiences for spectators, hospitality packages, and adds to the local tourism economy.

The Renaissance Club is just 30 minutes drive from Drummohr making us the perfect place to stay for visitors to the Genesis Scottish Open.

Play Iconic Golf Courses in East Lothian 

From Musselburgh’s historic fairways to championship links at Gullane and North Berwick, Drummohr puts you minutes from many golf courses in East Lothian. 

Working from West to East, these are the best East Lothian golf courses. Read our blogs on the Best Golf Breaks in Scotland or Golf in East Lothian.

Musselburgh Links 

Tel: +44 (0)131 665 5438

Reputed to be the oldest golf links in the world, Mary Queen of Scots reputedly played at Musselburgh Links, the Old Course,  in 1567. Hire hickory clubs to golf in East Lothian at this 9-hole course, situated in the middle of the Musselburgh Racecourse, less than 2 miles from Drummohr as it was in the old days.

The Musselburgh Golf Club 

Tel: +44 (0)131 665 2005

18 hole, par 71 championship golf course, 6,725 yards long, The Musselburgh Golf Club was designed by James Braid in 1938. The Musselburgh golf club is located just 3 miles from Drummohr.

Royal Musselburgh Golf Club

Tel: +44 (0)1875 810276

An 18 hole, par 70 golf course, Royal Musselburgh Golf Club is a picturesque parkland course located across the lane from Drummohr. Guests benefit from reduced green fees at the Royal Musselburgh. It is the sixth oldest golf course in the world.

Longniddry Golf Club

Tel: +44 (0)1875 852228

If you would like to try golf in East Lothian whilst staying at one of our lodges with hot tub, then Longniddry Golf Club is the closest seaside course to Edinburgh, with an interesting mix of inland and links holes. Longniddry Golf Course is just 5 miles from Drummohr.

Craigielaw

Tel: +44 (0)1875 870800

Located at the Eastern end of Longniddry, 8 miles from Drummohr, Craigelaw Golf Club is a coastal challenging 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Donald Steel.

Kilspindie Golf Club. Longniddry

Tel: +44 (0)1875 870358

Kilspindie Golf Club Longniddry is a hidden gem of an East Lothian golf course, lying hidden among the nature reserve of Aberlady Bay, the quaint village of Aberlady and the teaming waters of the Firth of Forth. Playing at this golf course in East Lothian, you may witness sea-birds, migratory geese and seals. In the distance, you can see the profile of Edinburgh, its Castle, and the volcanic cone of Arthur’s Seat.

Luffness New Golf Club

Tel: +44 (0)1620 843336

A challenging 18-hole, par 70 traditional links course, Luffness New Golf Club was founded in 1894 and designed by Old Tom Morris. Golf in East Lothian was originally played on the “old” Luffness course from 1867 until 1893 when a land dispute arose and the old Luffness course had to be relocated. 

Gullane No. 1 (1884)

Tel: +44 (0)1620 842255

Course Number 1 (1884) at Gullane Golf Club is a scenic and challenging championship golf course and has hosted a number of international golfing events. One of the most famous golf courses in East Lothian. The courses of Gullane are just over 10 miles from Drummohr along a beautiful scenic coast road.

Gullane No. 2 (1898)

Tel: +44 (0)1620 842255

Also found at Gullane Golf Club, Course Number 2 (1898) epitomises links golf in Scotland with the beauty of the East Lothian coastline and the challenge of the golf course layout creating an unforgettable round. 

Gullane No. 3 (1910)

Tel: +44 (0)1620 842255

Gullane Course Number 3 (1910) is the shortest of the three courses at Gullane Golf Club.

Muirfield

Tel: +44 (0)1620 842123

One of the most famous and the oldest golf courses in the world, Muirfield was created in 1891 and has hosted several Open Championships. Famously this prestigious club reversed its decision to prevent ladies from becoming members in 2017 when it was banned from hosting any future Open Championships until it did so. This is the creme de la creme of golf courses in East Lothian.

North Berwick West Links

Tel: +44 (0)1620 892135

Golf has been played over the historic West Links course at the North Berwick Golf Club since the 17th century. With breath-taking views of the Firth of Forth and islands of Bass Rock, Craigleith, Lamb and Fidra, as well as the town of North Berwick itself, there are few places better in the world to play golf, especially with the sea in play on 6 holes! The beach is one long and wet hazard if the tide is in.

North Berwick Glen Golf Club

Tel: +44 (0)1620 892726

North Berwick Glen, also known as the East Links, enjoys a breath-taking cliff top location, with many spectacular holes offering views of the Firth of Forth and its islands including the Bass Rock, the world-renowned bird sanctuary with the largest gannet colony in the UK. North Berwick is 16 miles from Drummohr.

Dunbar Winterfield Golf Club

Tel: +44 (0)1368 863562

A superb 18-hole links course. Winterfield Golf Club has breath-taking views of the Firth of Forth, the Bass Rock and the Isle of May, with Lammermuir Hills as a backdrop. You will not be disappointed by a trip to this lovely golf course in East Lothian. Dunbar is a 30-minute drive from Drummohr.

Dunbar Golf Club

Tel: +44 (0)1368 862317

Dunbar Golf Club East Lothian has a championship links course in a spectacular coastline setting. Dunbar golf club East Lothian is 21 miles from Drummohr.

Haddington Golf Club

Tel: +44 (0)1620 823627

Haddington Golf Club is an inland parkland golf course with the River Tyne on its North boundary. Haddington is around 11 miles from Drummohr.

Gifford Golf Club

Tel: +44 (0)1620 810267

Gifford Golf Club is a fine 9 hole East Lothian golf course, nestled in a tranquil setting at the foot of the Lammermuir Hills, that plays like an 18 hole course and is renowned for its greens. Gifford Golf Club is a 25-minute drive from Drummohr.

Castle Park Golf Club

Tel: +44 (0)1620 810733

Castle Park Golf Club is a stunning parkland course with two very different ‘nines’ to ensure an interesting round of golf and fresh golfing demands at each hole. Castle Park Golf Club is a 30-minute drive from Drummohr.