Edinburgh is renowned as one of the world’s greatest cities and is a must visit destination throughout the year for business, culture, festivals and yes golf!
Scotland’s capital city is home to some of the most wonderful golf clubs – with long, rich histories – and has one of the best stretches of links golf courses in the world on its doorstep in neighbouring East Lothian. Edinburgh Airport’s proximity to the city means that you can be off your flight and on the first tee of one of those historic golf courses within an hour.
The city’s population swells significantly in the summer months as visitors from across the world arrive to take in one of the world’s premier cultural events in the Edinburgh Festival and it’s irreverent younger sibling the Fringe Festival. However, the winding streets and vibrant culture of the city are a permanent fixture and the city provides an excellent base for golfers and non-golfers alike all year round. Walk up the famous Royal Mile to the iconic Edinburgh Castle, explore the city’s many wonderful art galleries and museums or visit the Queen’s official residence in Edinburgh, The Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Beyond the golf course relax in any of Edinburgh’s hundreds of wonderful bars and restaurants where you’ll find the finest range of Scottish whiskies to locally brewed beers and ales and food to suit every palate.
Things to See & Do in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s 19th Hole offers an unrivalled range of things to see and do for golfer and non golfer alike. Here are just a few quick links
- Edinburgh Castle – https://www.edinburghcastle.scot
- Johnnie Walker Princes Street – https://www.johnniewalker.com/en-gb/visit-us-princes-street/
- The Palace of Holyroodhouse – https://www.rct.uk/visit/palace-of-holyroodhouse