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Bruntsfield Links

Historic 35-acre common park ground home to one of the world's oldest short-hole golf courses, active since the 17th century.

Bruntsfield Links

About Bruntsfield Links

Heritage background, architectural provenance & visitor guide

Cradle of Scottish Short-Hole Golf

Dating back over 400 years as public golfing ground, Bruntsfield Links is home to the free-to-play 36-hole short course. Surrounded by Victorian villas, cafes, and green lawns, visitors can hire clubs and balls from the adjacent Golf Tavern to play a traditional round.

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