Gullane
A couple of miles north of Aberlady is Gullane, a resort town with an exclusive air which is hopelessly devoted to golf. There are no fewer than four golf courses surrounding Gullane; Nos 1, 2 and 3 and the world-famous Muirfield, where you need an introduction to play. Golf may be Gullane's raison d'être, but windsurfing has recently been gaining in popularity.
Eating Out
The best place to eat in Gullane, or anywhere else in Southeast Scotland outside Edinburgh, was always La Pontinière, Tel 01620-843214, on the main street. If you can't get a table, you can always head for The Old Clubhouse, Tel 01620-842008, a pleasant bar/bistro just off the main street. Open till 2200; mid-range prices.
Region
East LothianLocal Restaurants
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La Potiniere
Located along Gullane's Main Street, La Potiniere is owned by award winning chefs Keith Marley and Mary Runciman. Considered one of the finest restaurants in East Lothian, this restaurant wins a few brownie points for its amazing location amidst some of Scotland's finest golf courses. The regularly updated menu includes in house dining options and a comprehensive wine list. Friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Gullane Hotels & Accommodation
There are several hotels and B&Bs in Gullane, but pick of the bunch is undoubtedly the Greywalls Hotel, Tel 01620-842144, open Apr-Oct, a supremely charming and elegant Edwardian country house designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. It overlooks Muirfied golf course (see their website www.muirfield.org.uk )and has an enviable reputation for superb cuisine (expensive). If you can't afford a meal, call in for tea and shortbread. It's not cheap (around £7.50), but it does give you a chance to enjoy the house - and the lovely gardens designed by Gertrude Jekyll.
Their restaurant, Chez Roux was voted restauarant of the Year 2011.
Gullane Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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Gullane Cottage, East Lothian - Sleeps 6
These two excellent properties are ideally situated for family holidays within a few minutes walk of the village centre and the long sandy beach for which Gullane is renowned. The owner would be .... -
Holiday Apartment, Gullane - Sleeps 7
These two excellent properties are ideally situated for family holidays within a few minutes walk of the village centre and the long sandy beach for which Gullane is renowned. The owner would be .... -
Ashlea, Gullane, sleeps 5
This delightful holiday cottage is on Goose Green in the heart of the village of Gullane, only 20 minutes from Edinburgh by train. One of a a small row of three, it is close to a wonderful sandy beach, wit... -
Kingswood Cottage, Longniddry - Sleeps 2
In a lovely quiet residential location in the East Lothian village of Longniddry, is this attractive, extremely cosy and completely self-contained, single-storey wing of a delightful family home. It has the bene...