West Linton is an outstanding moorland test that is situated a mere 20-minute drive from the Edinburgh City Bypass.

It sits away from traffic amid breathtaking scenery on Slipperfield Moor, above the picturesque village of West Linton.

The course boasts wonderful views of the Scottish Borders, with the hills of upper Tweeddale to the south, Mendick Hill to the south west and the Pentland Hills to the north. Inaugurated in 1890 and designed in part by James Braid, membership gives you access to discounted golf courses allied to the James Braid Association, clubs allied to the Association of 1890 clubs and discounted golf at other local courses.

The well-appointed clubhouse caters for all pre and post round needs and overlooks the closing three holes of the course of which, the 18th, a 230-yard par-3, has previously been named as the tenth most difficult closing hole in Scotland, by readers of bunkered.

Current offers

Full: £620
Five-Day: £515
Young Adult (18-31): From £210
Junior (12-17): £105
Country: £236

The club is offering £500 for full membership for those who join before the end of February. Juniors who are under-14 and the children or grandchildren of Full members are free. Contact club for more details.