Gullane No 1: 2026 Access and Booking Update
In the heart of East Lothian's golf coast, Gullane No 1 is the senior of the club's three courses, a classic links that climbs Gullane Hill for some of the biggest views in Scottish golf, out over the Firth of Forth and across to Muirfield next door. Here is where it stands in 2026, what it costs, and how to play it.
The news: a 2026 season on Gullane Hill
Gullane enters the 2026 season as one of the busiest and best loved clubs on Scotland's golf coast, welcoming more than 30,000 visiting golfers a year across its three courses. No 1 is the round most travellers come for, and with Muirfield right alongside and the rest of East Lothian within easy reach, the village remains one of the most concentrated golf bases anywhere in Britain.
For 2026 the practical headline for visitors is the green fee on No 1, which the club publishes for the season with weekday, weekend and seasonal variations. With No 1 holding its place among the top links in the region, a round here pairs naturally with a wider East Lothian trip.
The course itself
Gullane No 1 is a classic Scottish links that plays as a par 71, and its signature is the climb up Gullane Hill across the opening holes. That elevation, unusual for a links, is the making of the course, lifting you to a high point with panoramic views over the Forth, the Lammermuir Hills and the famous courses strung along the coast before the round tumbles back down toward the village.
Beyond the views, this is a serious test. The turf is firm and fast, the bunkering is strategic, and the ever present coastal wind demands thoughtful shot making and a low ball flight. It is links golf of real quality and history, and it stands proudly alongside its illustrious neighbour as one of the courses that defines this stretch of coast.
How to play it in 2026
Gullane welcomes visitors and is exceptionally well set up for travelling golfers, with a dedicated visitors' clubhouse, trolleys, buggies and club hire, and a tee sheet built to handle society and trip play across all three courses. Booking ahead is essential in the main season, particularly on No 1, where visitor times can be limited at peak hours.
On cost, the indicative 2026 visitor green fee on No 1 is around 175 pounds for a weekday round, with seasonal and weekend variations published by the club. Treat that as indicative for the 2026 season and confirm current availability and pricing directly with Gullane before booking, especially for weekend play, shoulder season and groups.
Our take
Our take is that Gullane No 1 is one of the most enjoyable rounds in all of Scottish golf, a course with genuine championship pedigree and the single best vista in East Lothian from the top of the hill. For many groups it is the highlight of a coast trip even with Muirfield on the doorstep, and it is far more attainable for the visiting golfer.
If you are planning a 2026 trip, base yourself in or near Gullane for several nights and pair No 1 with North Berwick, Dunbar and, if you can secure a time, Muirfield. With three courses on site, Gullane also makes an ideal hub for a 36 hole day before you explore the rest of the coast.
Plan your Gullane and East Lothian trip
From Gullane No 1 and its neighbours to the wider links of East Lothian, tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge builds and costs the trip, with no obligation.
Questions
How much is a round at Gullane No 1 in 2026?
The indicative 2026 visitor green fee on Gullane No 1 is around 175 pounds for a weekday round, with seasonal and weekend variations. Treat this as indicative for the season and always confirm directly with the club before booking.
What is special about Gullane No 1?
Gullane No 1 is a classic links that climbs Gullane Hill on its early holes, giving sweeping views over the Firth of Forth and across to Muirfield. It plays as a par 71 with firm turf, strategic bunkering and unusual elevation changes for a links.
Can visitors play Gullane No 1?
Yes. Gullane Golf Club welcomes more than 30,000 visiting golfers a year across its three courses, with trolleys, buggies and club hire available. Advance booking is essential in the main season, especially on No 1.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course, season and access details verified June 2026 from club and golf travel sources; conditions and green fees change, so always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.