The Clubhouse, off Sea Wynd,
Aberlady, East Lothian EH32 0QD
Office
+44 (0)1875 870 358Pro shop
+44 (0)1875 870 695Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Graham Sked (PGA Golf Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Seaside links. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Coastal duneland directly alongside the Firth of Forth.
Designer:
Willie Park Jr and Ben Sayers.
56.012922
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o.5 mi NW of Aberlady / 17 mi NE of Edinburgh.
Kilspindie
Kilspindie Golf Club: At around 5,500 yards from the tips, Kilspindie may not be the longest of the championship courses on Scotland's Lothian coast, but surely it is one of the finest of the "hidden gems". Lying discreetly on the nature reserve of Aberlady Bay, the course starts with four holes played directly alongside the Firth of Forth and its splendidly unspoilt seashore.
This wonderfully quiet and natural golf haven is characterised by gently undulating terrain, crisp firm fairways, beautifully presented revetted bunkers, and relatively small subtly sloping greens. All the choicest ingredients are here for a top-quality links layout.
With the city of Edinburgh and Arthur's Seat to the west, Gullane Hill to the east, Craigielaw Golf Club over the boundary wall to the north, and the glorious Firth to the south, a scenic round is guaranteed. For those who thrive on gut-bustingly long drives with the big timber, the shortness of Kilspindie may not provide a big enough "workout". For everyone else, the charm and subtleties of this pure links course will deliver in abundance.
Visitors welcome on weekdays (after 11am) and weekends (after 12:30 pm on Sat).
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2023].
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire. Caddies available (if pre-booked).
Limited
Kilspindie Golf Club is a direct descendent of the original Luffness Golf Club, the world's 35th oldest club, instituted in 1867. It was in 1894 that half the members of Luffness Golf Club decided to split away to form Luffness New Golf Club. With the design help of Old Tom Morris, members of the offshoot created their new course alongside and just east (inland) of the original Luffness course.
A few years after Luffness New was established, members of the original Luffness Golf Club also felt the need to move from the original course (which is now a nature reserve immediately to the west of Luffness New and Gullane Golf Clubs). In 1898 Luffness Golf Club re-located to its new home in Aberlady, on links land bordering Craigielaw Farm, adjacent to the ruins of the former Kilspindie Castle. In 1899 the members of Luffness Golf Club voted in favour of re-naming their club as Kilspindie Golf Club.
Scotland's 46th best course (Golf World, 2024).
Britain & Ireland's 144th best course (Golf World, 2025).
Main St, Aberlady, East Lothian EH32 0RE
+44 (0)1875 870 682
Visit websiteThe award-winning The Leddie (formerly called Ducks Inn) is located just a 30-minute drive from Edinburgh, alongside the Firth of Forth in the heart of Lothian. Nestled in the picturesque village of Aberlady, this 27-room hotel and top-quality restaurant provides an ideal base for exploring one of the world's most historic and most revered collections of seaside links golf. In addition to scenic walks along Aberlady Bay, The Leddie offers secure parking, free WiFi, an excellent bar and large screen TV (with full golf coverage).
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Kilspindie (o.5 mi); Longniddry; Craigielaw; Luffness New; Gullane 1, 2 & 3; Muirfield; Renaissance Club (private); Archerfield (Dirleton & Fidra Links).
Royal Musselburgh; Musselburgh Links (Old course); North Berwick; Glen; Dunbar.
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7).
After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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