4.5 stars Lundin was…read morefounded in 1868, on a Tom Morris course and redesigned in 1908-09 by five times Open Champion James Braid. I loved this course. Great layout with some very interesting holes. Very scenic and beautiful. The first 6 holes are probably the strongest on the course -- but all of us agreed this was a tremendous course and a must play. All in all a very memorable and enjoyable day at a historic and treasured place. Hope to return!

We played Jubilee in St. Andrews and Western Gailes outside Glasgow during a Scotland trip and Elie…read morewas very easily our favorite course. The staff were great, but probably more importantly the course was amazing and didn't have to rely solely on being narrow to make it challenging. If your thing is having a great view of the coast, this is also your jam. This is the easily the best course we played in Scotland and one of the best courses we've played in any country. They do an excellent job of using elevation change, bunkers, and undulations to make the course extremely interesting. We will absolutely be back.

4.5 stars If I…read moreremember correctly, this was the first course I ever played in Scotland. I was a wee bit nervous and excited -- and the first tee didn't help. It's a blind shot and am sure more than one person has hit the starter's quarters off the tee. Fortunately I did not add my name to that list. The first Club The Elie and Earlsferry Golf Club was formed in 1832. A clubhouse or what was known as a golf house was built in 1875, and the opportunity was taken to use this name to form a new club in the same year, The Golf House Club. By 1896 more land had been leased enabling an 18 hole course to be laid out, which bar a few minor alterations is the course played today. It's a very fun course and a great layout -- a little tight in a few areas with good exposure to the elements -- the wind certainly does blow. Our last trip to Scotland included another visit to Elie and it proved to be just as enjoyable (even if it poured for half of the round). A good value as well. Hope to return.

While traveling abroad to Edinburgh, I wanted to visit a golf course in the north place of golf…read more This course is not a far walk/drive from Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh. While walking there, my siblings and I got "lost" because the GPS doesn't take you to the club house exactly. We eventually make it to the hotel and find a fellow with golf clubs. We asked about the golf club and he graciously invited us to ride with him in his personal vehicle to the club house and course just up the hill. His name was Ian and he is the current golf club president at Prestonfield. He was wonderfully nice as was the rest of the staff. If we had had more time I would have loved to have played this course. They invite visitors and welcome them with open arms. Highly recommend this place as a visit if you are in the area.

Situated within Bruntsfield Links is the world's oldest short hole golf course in the world! Yes,…read morefor any fan of golf, this 36 hold small golf course is a must! I've played it a few times, all you need really is a pitching wedge, possibly some high irons and a putter. These 36 holes provide a good practice ground for golfers, well amateur golfers at that, to test and improve their short game. Also, if you do not have any clubs then you can hire some from the Golf Tavern for a fee. Indeed, they have offers from as little as £12 for hiring clubs, combined with having a meal and having a drink! Well worth it! The course is great fun on a nice day in Edinburgh and surrounding the course are stunning views of Edinburgh, what other golf course can you see the sights of Edinburgh castle and Arthur's seat?

This farm was right next to our Airbnb and so we just had to visit! It's not too big so this is…read moregreat if you want to squeeze in a visit while you're exploring. There is a cafe but it was closed when we were there. Entry is free, and there are stations to wash your hands. I didn't see any employees while I was there though, just a couple of other tourists. It was pretty empty so I felt like I had everything to myself. I saw some cows, sheep, chickens, ducks, lambs, and they were all adorable! You can't feed them but they are so friendly they sometimes let you pet them.

was a lovely warm sunny day visiting Gorgie City Farm &…read moreCafe 8/8/19. I think I came here a very long time ago so it was great to see all again. Walking around seeing all the animals was great and taking some photos of my experience. The weather was so hot, it felt like my head was burning a bit. Very impressive what I saw from goats, chickens, pigs, birds and many more. The young goats where so cute, I wanted to fit one in my pocket lol. I would recommend this place to anyone, if you love the outdoors and animals. You can get a Lothian Buses number 25 from Princess Street in Edinburgh and it will take you straight there also Gorgie City Farm is free to anyone too. Check out my article on Gorgie City Farm on my Blog below https://socialsandi1.com/2019/08/08/gorgie-city-farm/

Out of the three loch's around Arthur's seat, Duddingston loch is my favourite. It's trickier to…read moreget to if you don't drive but once you're there you are greeted with breathtaking views of the loch and the bird sanctuary where swans, geese and ducks surround you, especially if you have food, they have no problem getting close, which is great fun for both adults and kids. Theres great attractions in the nearby village too, Dr Neil's garden, Duddingston kirk a 12th century church and Sheep's held Inn for food and drinks.

Nestled at the side of Arthur's Seat, Duddingston Loch is a great place to relax on a sunny day…read morewith a picnic ( make sure you pack enough for the birds though). Swans , geese, ducks and the more ruthless seagulls etc all gather here , bet they're the best fed birds in Scotland with all the attention they get from tourists etc. Benches surround the perimiter of the loch so you can sit and watch the world go by.. or the birds!

Owned and run by Edinburgh Leisure, this 9 hole golf course is great for beginners and thouse who…read morejust don't want a long game. It's great to play, not too challenging and is not a good walk spoiled.

Portabello Golf Course is where i learnt to play golf - and im not saying im any good. This is a…read moreperfect course for a beginner or child as it will still provide you with a challenge as fairways are tight. Round prices are reasonable. Most people only play 9 holes but they will be happy for you to go round twice and play 18. Reception sells a selection of drinks and sweets. Golf trolleys available to hire.

Dunsapie Loch is a small artificial loch nestling between Dunsapie Hill and Arthur's Seat in…read moreEdinburgh's Holyrood Park. It was formed during the construction of Queen's Drive through the park, and owes its origin to Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's consort, who oversaw its creation in 1844. The loch is home to a variety of wildfowl, including greylag geese, mallards, tufted ducks, coots, moorhens, pochards and mute swans. These are always appreciative of scraps of bread. The grassy slopes around Arthur's Seat are excellent playing areas, and when the wind gets up you may well see the odd kite battling against the air currents. The loch is accessible via the park's east entrance, at the Meadowbank end, where a winding road leads gradually up towards around 110 metres (361 feet) above sea-level. The road is one-way, making for a hassle-free drive around the park (apart from Sundays when the roads are closed to traffic). A path runs parallel to the road, popular with everyone from gentle strollers and hillwalkers to the more intrepid joggers. Parking locations en route make excellent picnic spots, offering wonderful views out over the city's eastern suburbs, towards Berwick Law. One reason why I am drawn to Dunsapie Loch is that it offers by far the easiest route to the summit of Arthur's Seat. After parking by the loch, or strolling up from ground level, you can march up towards a path leading straight to the peak. From here you can enjoy panoramic views around 360 degrees. If you feel that Arthur's Seat is a bit daunting, then a good warm-up would be Dunsapie Hill. This overlooks the loch, and contains the remains of a 2,000-year-old fort and farmstead. What I particularly like about Dunsapie Loch, is that more than the other 2 lochs in Holyrood Park, St Margaret's and Duddingston, visiting here makes you feel as if you have escaped from a city with a population nearing half a million. It is tucked away, teeming with wildfowl, and yet a matter of minutes from 'civilization'. And on a Sunday, you can enjoy the whole experience without being bothered with cars.

The Dunsapie Loch is one of Edinburgh's most beautiful, most often overlooked attractions. At a…read moreheight of about 110 meters above sea level, this manmade reservoir looks and feels the part of Scottish Loch in the hills. In order to get to this beautiful lake, you need to follow Queens Drive up the side of, and around Arthur's Seat, until it wedges itself between Dunsapie Hill and Arthur's Seat itself. At first, you can easily miss the hidden gem, since a relatively thick growth of trees hides the Loch from view from the road, but the car park on your left gives it away. Walk into the carpark, and, voila, curving around the wee hill lies Dunsapie Loch. This lake is host to a wild variety of species, both bird and fish, including, but not limited to crane's, ducks and swans. Sometimes, it gets very misty, and the view from Dunsapie Hill (maybe a 5 minute walk and climb from the loch) offers a great, vantage point to see the city shrouded in an exceptionally thick fog, only the lights shining through as beacons. And even if does not get foggy, the view is still breath - taking, and an alternative to the oft overdone look off the top of Arthur's Seat