1. Low-lying, sandy or grassy coastal land, especially in Scotland; terrain suitable for golf courses.
Usage: chiefly Scottish and British; often used in plural or as a mass noun; historically refers to uncultivated land near the seashore

Examples

• The Scottish linkslands stretch along the North Sea coast.
• Many famous golf courses are built on linkslands.
• The linkslands near St. Andrews have been used for golf for centuries.
• Walkers enjoy exploring the natural linkslands of the Fife coast.
• The linkslands provide habitat for rare coastal plants and birds.