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Leith Links
Edinburgh's most historic links course where golf was practically invented, now a sprawling green space where locals actually hang out.
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Head down to Leith Links on a decent day and you'll understand why this place matters. It's not just a golf course—it's where the modern game took shape back in the 15th century, and walking across those wide-open fairways feels properly significant. The Links sits right between Leith and the waterfront, giving you these brilliant sightlines across the Firth and towards the city. On weekends it's rammed with dog walkers, families kicking a ball about, and the odd golfer taking themselves very seriously. The whole vibe is wonderfully unpolished—proper Edinburgh in that it doesn't need to try.
Known for
- ★Birthplace of modern golf in 15th-century Scotland
- ★Expansive fairways with Firth of Forth views
- ★Year-round public golfing and recreational space
- ★Dog-walking paradise with open grassy areas
- ★Historic links landscape unchanged in character
4.4(2,390 reviews)
4 Links Gardens, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 8HR, UK