Coronavirus: East Lothian sees first big event cancelled as Gullane clubhouses are set to close

East Lothian has lost its first big event due to the coronavirus after the cancellation of next week's Links Golf Cup.

Both Gullane Golf clubhouses - one for members and the other for visitors - are being closed due to the coronavirus. Picture: Gullane Golf Club

The popular amateur tournament had been set to feature a full field of 108 competitors, including a number from overseas, at two of the Gullane courses, North Berwick and Kilspindie,

"It is a very unfortunate situation that we all find ourselves in," said the organisers.

"We hope other events through this season can go ahead as planned, and I hope all of our competitors and their families stay safe and well."

Meanwhile, Gullane, one of the busiest clubs in Scotland, is set to close both its clubhouses - one for members and the other for visitors.

Members have been informed that the food and beverage departments at the club will close at 5pm today.

They will then have until 5pm to collect clubs etc from lockers before both clubhouses are then closed until further notice.

Gullane, which has hosted the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open twice in recent years, has approximately 1650 members.

The step follows similar action having been taken at Muirfield, Bruntsfield Links, Mortonhall and Ratho Park over the past few days.