The Clubhouse, Golf Green,
Dirleton, East Lothian EH39 5HU
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Gary Nicol / Oliver C. Morton.The Course:
18 holes. Links-style & wooded heathland. Relatively flat terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Woodland, limited hi-end residential, and briefly seaside (Firth of Forth).
Designer:
David J. Russell
Above distances are for the Fidra Links. Also at Archerfield is the 18-hole Dirleton Links (par-72; 6935 yards from back tees).
56.061671
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20 miles NE of Edinburgh.
On the eastern outskirts of Edinburgh, at the junction of the A1 and A720 (Edinburgh by-pass), follow the A1 direction Berwick-upon-Tweed. After 5 miles take the Bankton Junction exit, and follow the A198 direction North Berwick. Follow the A198 through Longniddry, Aberlady and Gullane. 1.5 miles further east from Gullane, turn left into Archerfield.
Archerfield (Fidra)
Archerfield (Fidra Links): the Archerfield estate boasts two excellently presented championship golf courses - the Fidra and Dirleton Links. The layouts can be played by the club's members and their guests, as well as visitors staying at the sumptuous Archerfield House, and associated Lodges. Visitor Experiences packages are also now available for non-residents.
Both Archerfield's courses possess their own unique charm and challenges. The Fidra Links meanders across relatively flat terrain, at times moving through a pine forest, at others into a more open links-like environment. Early-on the course passes some opulently sized real estate, which command the prime beachfront location.
Laid out as two nine-hole loops (with a halfway house between), the Fidra's front-nine gets more of the tree-lined holes. The back-nine is the more open and linksy, with grassy dunes, gorse bushes and deep rough giving the holes a classical links-style character. The generally good-width fairways can tighten-up from time to time, as at the short par-5 6th, while a superb variety of bunkering will test your course management and bunker skills throughout.
Laid out as two nine-hole loops, the terrain may not possess significant elevation changes, but there's no shortage of variety in this classy layout. On the fairways, bumps and hollows play their part, while the large and immaculate greens are surrounded by sand bunkers and slick grassy run-offs. Large sandy waste areas play a key part on the par-4 12th, par-4 16th and challenging long par-5 18th.
Pick of the holes: amongst an excellent collection of par-3s, the 4th hole steals the show. Here at the layout's only beachside sea-view hole you'll a wonderful view out onto the Firth of Forth and nearby Fidra Island, complete with its attractive lighthouse. The tree-lined par-3 8th is also excellent ... seriously defended by two intimidatingly deep front bunkers..
Archerfield Links is a private members' club. Guests staying at Archerfield's onsite accommodations can book to play on weekdays and weekends. A limited number of Visitor Experience tee-times can also be arranged, based on availability.
Handicap required.
Players generally walk this course. Caddies available.
Excellent (incl double-ended range).
Stately Archerfield House looks out onto the estate's two superb David J. Russell designed golf courses - the Fidra and the Dirleton. Fidra Links takes its name from the small offshore island that can be seen from the 4th and 5th holes.
Named after the archers of King Edward I* who pitched their tents here during the English invasion of 1298, Archerfield has a fascinating story to tell. Its ancient past can still be seen in the form of a Scottish burial cairn now carefully preserved on the second hole of the Fidra course.
After enjoying a splendid period as a stately home, the house was taken over by the British Army shortly after the outbreak of World War II. The estate fell into inexorable decline in the decades that followed. Hidden away like a precious jewel it was brought back to life in relatively recent times.
*Edward I of England reigned from 1272-1307; he is often referred to as Edward Longshanks.
Scotland's 45th best course (Golf World, 2024).
Britain & Ireland's 139th best course (Golf World, 2025).
Dirleton, East Lothian EH39 5HQ
+44 (0)1620 850 542
Visit websiteArcherfield House and its adjacent Lodges offer luxury accommodation on the Archerfield Estate. Here you can enjoy a very comfortable and high-quality Stay&Play experience.
Archerfield (Dirleton and Fidra Links courses)
Muirfield; North Berwick; Glen; Gullane (Nos 1, 2 & 3); Luffness New; Craigielaw.
Dunbar; Royal Musselburgh; Musselburgh Links (Old course).
Dirleton, East Lothian EH39 5EG
+44 (0)1620 850 241
Visit websiteLocated opposite 13th century Dirleton Castle, this long established family-run hotel is ideally located to access the many excellent golf courses in East Lothian.
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Muirfield; Renaissance Club (private); Archerfield (Dirleton & Fidra Links); Gullane 1, 2 & 3; Luffness New; Craigielaw; North Berwick; Glen.
Dunbar; Kilspindie; Longniddry; Royal Musselburgh.
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