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Historic Edinburgh

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

Historic Edinburgh

Ancient golf societies surround Scotland's historic capital city.

Centuries of Golf Around Scotland's Capital

Historic Edinburgh brings old golfing institutions and mature parkland within easy reach of Scotland's capital. Musselburgh adds traditional links golf, giving the destination a contrasting style of play.

Across the group, golfers encounter established club settings and course styles shaped across different periods of Scottish golf.

  • 1735 Origins

    The Royal Burgess is widely recognised as the world's oldest golfing body.

  • 1761 Foundation

    Bruntsfield ranks as the world's fourth-oldest golfing body.

  • Prestongrange Braid

    Royal Musselburgh's present layout dates from 1926.

  • Six Opens

    Championship play visited Musselburgh between 1874 and 1889.

Historic Edinburgh
ANCIENT CAPITAL GOLF

More Than Golf Awaits

Kinfern can include local places and experiences alongside your golf, should you wish to spend more time exploring beyond the course.

  • Visit Edinburgh Castle above the historic Royal Mile.
  • Visit The Scotch Whisky Experience beside Edinburgh Castle.
  • Explore the Palace of Holyroodhouse at the Royal Mile's end.
  • Discover Scotland's collections inside the National Museum of Scotland.

Medieval Old Town

Narrow closes climb the ridge between Castle Rock and Holyrood.

Planned Elegance

Stone terraces and squares follow Edinburgh's ordered Georgian street plan.

Culinary Contrast

Cozy medieval pubs sit alongside contemporary, world-class restaurants.

Dramatic Topography

Castle Rock and Arthur's Seat give Edinburgh a distinctive urban profile.

Begin Your Journey

Speak with our golf travel specialists and start planning your next championship experience.

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