Links

Type

Coastline, Functional

Area of origin

Scotland, N England

Area of use

Scotland

Related terms

Machair

Gently undulating, sandy ground on the sea-shore.

A narrow stretch of coastal land comprising sandy soil and tough vegetaion. Typically seen in relation to “Links” golf courses, prevalent in Scotland. [Underquark]

Etymology

From Old English hlincas plural of hlinc

Example locations

  • Lundin Links
    Fife, Scotland
  • Musselburgh Links
    Musselburgh, Scotland

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