Golfing in Lothian - Places to play golf near Edinburgh

OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY PLAYED GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD
Why not play golf at the oldest continuously played golf course in the world (from 1672)- Musselburgh Links - The Old Golf Course (www.musselburgholdlinks.co.uk). James VI and Mary Queen of Scots and did! You can get that wee exra thrill by playing on this particular course.
James VI and Mary Queen of Scots and did! Gems guests have often opted for a half day at the old course and invariably return to the guest house full of thejoys of the day and quite clear about which golfing buffs they are going to tell.

It has 9 holes. The Open Championship was played here 6 times between 1874 and 1891 in rotation with St. Andrews and Prestwick. It was also the venue for the first ever lady golfers competition in 1811. It does not cost much and there is even a bar half way round the course. You can hire hickory or modern clubs.

KINGS ACRE GOLF COURSE
www.kings-acregolf.com

MELVILLE GOLF CENTRE
www.melvillegolf.co.uk

Other links:

Golfing Edinburgh
East Lothian Golf

Fairies O' Carlops & Icelandic Horse Pentland Hills Trecking Centre

Take a ride through beautiful scenery on one of these magnificent horses. You don't need to be an accomplished horse rider to enjoy the off-road treks as there are experts on hand to guide every step of the way. This attraction can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.

Recent evidence of the Fairies O'Carlops came in 1997. A mobile telephone mast was erected at
Carlops in the bonnyl and wild Midlothian countryside. Locals were unhappy about the unsightly mast. They appealed to the fairies and one dark night the nasty mast was dismantled.

The national TV stations got hold of the story. The investigating reporters found that the villagers were
united in their conviction that it was the work O' the fairies, ever keen as they are to help the Carlops "muggles". The local people also suggested that the Carlops Fairies had a repuation for perseverance and persistance. It is good to know that the Carlops Fairies have kept the mast away ever since...

Further info: Pentland Hills Icelandics

Arniston Country Archery and Clays

You can enjoy archery and clay pigeon shooting with tuition. Family and corporate groups are welcome. Bows, guns, cartidges and catering can be supplied. At this beautiful
private estate in secluded woodland. On A7 south of Dalkeith. At Gorebridge turn right on B6372 to Temple and Penicuik. One mile further on turn right into Arnsiton Estate. Charges £25 per hour. Coaching £40.00 per hour.

Country Archery and Clays
Billy Hunter
Deaflawhill Cottage
Lothianbridge
Dalkeith EH22 3LY
Tel: + 00 44 (0) 131 660 1776

Don Coyote Country Pursuits

Why indulge in the favourite sport of the Duke of Edinburgh. Have tuition for horse and carriage driving in stunning scenery on the 230 acre Lamancha estate.

Don Coyote Counry Pursuits
Laamanchs
West Linton

Tel: + 00 44 (0) 1968 661066

Raceland - Indoor and outdoor karting near Edinburgh

Indoor and outdoor karting centre catering for 8yrs and over. Casual visitors, groups, corporate. Novices and enthusiasts. MSA licenced. ARKS Training School. NKA member. Snack bar. Visitors welcome.

Why indulge in the favourite sport of the Duke of Edinburgh. Have tuition for horse and carriage driving in stunning scenery on the 230 acre Lamancha estate.

Upper Diamond
Gladsmuir
East Lothian
EH33 1EJ

Tel: + 00 44 (0) 131 665 6525

Ice Skating at Murrayfield Edinburgh

Murrayfield Ice Rink
13 iversdale Cresceny
Edinburgh
EH12 5XN

Tel: +00 44 (0) 131 337 6933

Horse Riding close to Edinburgh

Dalhousie Stables Open Jan-Dec

Dalhousie Stables Ltd
Dalhousie Stables
Rosewell Road Bonnyrigg
Midlothian
EH19 3HW

Tel: 00 44 (0) 131 660 3354

Horse riding in beautiful Rosslin Glen by Rosslyn Chapel and the ancient Rosslyn Castle. Little roadwork. All ages from 2 years upwards. If group of more than 10 the center can
provide a minibus.

Edinburgh and Lasswade Riding Centre
Marjory McNaughton
Keevock Road,
Lasswade
Edinburgh, Midlothian,

Tel +00 44 (0) 131 663 7676

Indoor climbing in Lothian

If indoor climbing is your sport, then go to The Adventure Centre at Ratho which is the largest indoor climbing centre in Europe. www.adventurescotland.com

Mountain biking and Off-road biking

You can find the best selection of tour companies to organise that great off-road biking experience in Scotland at www.activity-scotland.co.uk

Outdoor Activities

Activity Scotland is perhaps the best general outdoor activity website for Scotland. It will provide you with information about and links to just about every sport, club and association in Scotland. www.activity-scotland.co.uk

Drum Riding for the Disabled

Open Jan-Dec, Sat 1000- 1530. The Drum RDA is affiliated to the RDA
national organisation & provides riding for the disabled. Each rider must
have written permission from his or her doctor aand /or guardian.

Drum Riding for the Disabled
Drum Estate
Gilmerton
Edinburgh Midlothian
EH17 8RX

Bowling Edinburgh

2 indoor bowling and 66 outdoor bowling clubs ---your gems hosts can provide you with information.

10 pin Bowling. There are 3 excellent 10 pin bowling venues in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Your Gems of Midlothian hosts plan to develop and add to this page . Each host can put you in touch with those in Edinburgh and the Lothians who share your outdoor and sporting interests.

OTHER EDINBURGH AND LOTHIANS SPORTING ACTIVITIES:

Activity Agencies
Aerobics
Archery
Badminton
Canal Boating
Canoeing
Celtic History Trails
Climbing
Conservation
Cookery
Craft Working
Curling
Cycling
Dance
Diving
Falconry
Fishing
Flying
Furniture Making
Gyms, Fitness Rooms & Classes
Ice Skating
Karting
Laser Shooting
Motorsports
Motorbike Hire
Off Road Driving
Ornithology
Paintball
Painting
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Petanque
Pitch & Putt
Sailing & Jt Boat Tours
Saunas & Solarium
Shooting
Skiing
Snooker
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tenis
Trampolines
Walking
Water Skiing
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