News
20 March 2009: The Oldest Golf Course in the World
The earliest known game of golf was played at Musselburgh Links' Old Golf Course. Musselburgh Links' Old Golf Course has been officially certified as the oldest golf course in the world by Guinness World Records. Documentary evidence proves "golf was played on Musselburgh Links as early as 2 March, 1672, although Mary, Queen of Scots, reputedly played here in 1567".> Read more
15th January 2009: East Lothian Golfers Shine
DUNBAR golfer David Drysdale secured one of his best results on the European Tour to date claiming third place in the Joburg Open at the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Club in South Africa last week.> Read more
26th December 2008: Homecoming welcome to East Lothian
Grants totalling 49,000GBP have been awarded to local organisations by East Lothian Council for next year's Homecoming. Events will be held to mark Scotland's contribution to the world and to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of national bard Robert Burns.> Read more
8th November 2008: Racecourse in the winner's enclosure
MUSSELBURGH Racecourse in East Lothian has retained its five-star VisitScotland tourism rating - the only Scottish racecourse to win the accolade. The East Lothian track even managed to improve its overall rating, up from 88 per cent to 89 per cent on its last VisitScotland inspection.> Read more
7 November 2008: John Muir Way now Open
The newly opened John Muir Way passes 250 yards behind The Links at Renaissance. John Muir from East Lothian was one one the founders of the USA's National Parks.> Read more
6th September 2008 : Muirfield to host first 'green' Home International
The Scottish Golf Union is aiming to deliver the first ever 'green' Home Internationals when it hosts one of the most prestigious and high profile events in the amateur golfing calendar.> Read more
4th September 2008 : Dunbar lifeboat celebrates 200th anniversary
The success of the celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary of the Dunbar lifeboat on August 30-31 exceeded all expectations. Local people turned out in force for the main bicentenary event on the Saturday which was blessed with good weather and the 'Party on the Pier' was still in full swing at the harbour at midnight.> Read more
10th July 2008 : Brunton Theatre Latest
Once again in 2008, The Brunton Theatre in Musselburgh, East Lothian is a major venue for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The theatre's Fringe music programme is now on sale and booking fast!> Read more
4th July 2008 : Her Majesty Opens University
Locals and visitors alike were given a rare opportunity to get up close to the Queen when Her Majesty officially opened the new £105 million Queen Margaret University campus in Musselburgh today.> Read more
1st July 2008 : Tartan Tour debut for £20m Renaissance
The Renaissance course, designed by Tom Doak, the American architect, and built in East Lothian at a cost in excess of £20 million, will host a professional event on the Tartan Tour for the first time this October.> Read more
