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If you are planning a holiday north of the border which will allow you to play a few holes, you are probably considering booking a room in a Scottish golf hotel. But, you may just find that a luxurious hotel in Edinburgh is just as good a base for your golf holiday. Not only will staying in the capital allow you to enjoy its historic attractions and lively nightlife, you will also find you are within easy travelling distance of a selection great courses. The East Lothian area is known as the Cradle of Golf, as it is home to some of the world's best known courses. Among them is Musselburgh, thought to be the oldest golf course on the planet. It may only be nine holes, but it is one of the sport's great historic venues, having hosted The Open Championship six times in the 1800s. One of the current Open Championship courses is located in the Edinburgh area - Muirfield. The home of The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers has been the venue for triumphs by Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Nick Faldo, Tom Watson and Lee Trevino, so you will be walking in the footsteps of legends when you take to the fairways. Muirfield is one of the most popular courses in the area, so make sure you book a tee time in advance. You should also remember it is one of the toughest challenges golf in Scotland has to offer, so don't expect to break par! Among the many other East Lothian courses worth visiting are Castle Park, which has views of the ruins of Yester Castle, and Gullane, which has been used for Open Championship qualifying. You don't even have to leave the city to find some top quality golf. Among the six public courses in Edinburgh are Portobello, which is overlooked by Arthur's Seat, and Braid Hills, with its views over the Forth. Once you have finished your round, what better way to end your day than by heading to some of Edinburgh's famous pubs to drown your sorrows or celebrate your score? If you are planning to play golf in Scotland on your next holiday, visit Luxury Scotland to find a high-class Scottish golf hotel. Visit Luxury Scotland for luxury hotels, golf resorts, luxury spa hotels, country house hotels and other destinations that we believe reflect Luxury Scotland, and experience the very best of Scotland.
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