West Linton

GF Round: £35-£50; day: £60

Only 17 miles south of Edinburgh, West Linton is a beautiful village boasting a long and rich history. The golf club is a historic one, too, having been formed back in 1890. It was local schoolmaster Robert Millar who was responsible for founding West Linton and for laying out the first nine-hole course. James Braid then made improvements and offered suggestions for future improvements in 1926, before the course was extended to 18 holes in 1972.

GM verdict West Linton is a traditional inland course that lies in an attractive moorland setting.