GOLF fans attending the Scottish Open are being encouraged to use public transport as the tournament approaches its finale.

The second round of the tournament at The Renaissance Club is currently under way.

As many as 70,000 spectators are expected to attend the prestigious tournament over the four days.

A winner will be crowned on Sunday evening and East Lothian Council are urging people to be aware that the roads surrounding the course, near Dirleton, will likely be busier than normal over the weekend.

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A spokesperson for the local authority said: “To support the use of sustainable travel, public transport is in place between Longniddry railway station (which has connections to Edinburgh Waverley) and the venue on each day of the tournaments, while scheduled bus services (X5 and 124) will stop near the entrance.

“With nice weather forecast and a good level of spectators already in attendance, the shuttle buses will be busy at peak times and so planning your day and allowing plenty time for your trip is advised.”

  • There is no parking, loading or unloading on Aberlady High Street, the B1377 at Longniddry (past the train station) and part of the A198 at Dirleton, running past the entrance to Archerfield Estate, and part of Main Road (B1345) and Village Green Road in Dirleton between 6am and 11pm for duration of the tournament.
  • There will be no parking, loading or unloading at key times on some other roads in these villages, including Kitchener Crescent and Wemyss Terrace, Longniddry.
  • A temporary 30mph speed limit is in place on parts of the A198 coast road and B1377 at Longniddry.
  • There is no public parking at the venues; spectators requiring to travel by car will find parking at Muirfield Fields on the A198 between Gullane and Dirleton, a short walk from both venues.