Some of golf’s biggest stars - including Rory McIlroy, defending champion Justin Rose and Phil Mickelson - will be competing at the tournament at Gullane Golf Club, July 9-12.

Transport planning information has just been announced so that the 50,000 people expected to attend one of Scottish golf’s most high profile events can plan their journeys effectively.

Specific routes have also been identified to ensure as little disruption as possible to both Gullane residents and those travelling to and from the event.

The public car park is located on the eastern outskirts of Gullane and there will be a complimentary shuttle bus in operation from there to the course. Or visitors can take a 15-minute stroll from the public car park through the village to get to the golf action.

Spectators are being encouraged to access the car park from the east via the A1 by exiting the motorway at the Oak Tree Junction at Haddington.

They should then head north on the A6137 - following the signs for Aberlady - and take the B1377 towards Drem and then the B1345 before reaching the A198 near Dirleton. These routes bring spectators to the public car park from the east, therefore minimising congestion in Gullane.

Members of the public who are not attending the Scottish Open should also try to find alternative routes and avoid the A198 through Gullane in particular. The key points from the transport plan are: No public parking at Gullane Golf Club; Visitors, not attending the tournament, should avoid using the A198 as this could cause significant delays; There is a regular train service from Edinburgh to North Berwick and a free shuttle bus will operate from North Berwick Railway Station; There will be a complimentary shuttle bus from the public car park to the course; and, Those travelling by car should use the A1 and exit at the Oak Tree Junction at Haddington.

Peter Adams, tournament director of the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open, said: “Every effort has been made to minimise travel disruption, both for spectators and local residents. The event is amongst the most prestigious in world golf and increasingly popular, attracting some of the biggest names in the sport to Scotland. We expect over 50,000 fans to attend so spectators are well advised to follow our guidance.” Councillor John McMillan, East Lothian Council’s spokesperson for economic development and tourism, added: “We’re delighted to be hosting the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open at Gullane.

"The village and surrounding area are very much open for business and I’m sure if everyone follows the traffic advice, spectators will be able to get to the course easily and local businesses can benefit from the influx of visitors.” See East Lothian Council's website for full details on the travel plan,. http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/