Links Rd,
Longniddry, East Lothian EH32 0NL
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Colin Fairweather (Head PGA Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Seaside links & parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Coastal duneland and woodland.
Designer:
Original design by Harry Colt (1920), with subsequent modifications by James Braid (1926), Philip Mackenzie Ross (1945) and more recently Donald Steel.
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In Longniddry / 14 mi E of Edinburgh.
Longniddry
Longniddry Golf Club: although set back from, and at times out of sight of the Firth of Forth coastline, the Longniddry layout combines an intriguing mix of holes. The majority are of an open linksy character, which include the opening and closing loops played closest to the clubhouse. Classic links pot bunkering and subtly sloping (often circular) greens are here in abundance.
Furthest from the clubhouse is a stretch of more wooded holes, which run from the short doglegging par-4 5th (Cadell's Neuk) to the par-4 10th (The Firs). This stretch is of a distinctly more tree-lined persuasion, with fairways that demand greater accuracy from the tee.
The par-4 11th (Bents) brings you back into the layout's more open, linksy area, while the par-3 13th (Right o' Way) almost gets you back to the clubhouse. The closing five-hole loop offers the most undulation, as well as some lovely views onto the Firth of Forth, and away to Arthur's Seat and Edinburgh Castle in the west.
The traditional stone-built clubhouse, perched on a small rise, looks down on several greens and tees as they wander past it on the opening and closing stretches. The clubhouse features many historic photos, as well as providing picturesque views onto the Longniddry Bents (beach) and Firth of Forth coastline.
Pick of the holes: the attractive downhill par-3 6th (The Dene) signals the start of Longniddry's six-hole tree-lined stretch.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
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.
Limited
Mary Queen of Scots was known play golf in the area of Longniddry in 1567 – ‘over the fields of Seton’. However, it was another 200 years before the 7th Earl of Wemyss & March bought land at Gosford ‘to be nearer the golf’ and a further 150 years before the 11th Earl invited Harry Colt to design an 18-hole course.
There have been a number of alterations to Colt’s original layout. In 1936, James Braid was invited to advise on the second hole, following which a number of changes were made to the course, although none to the second! During WW2 part of the course was ploughed up for food production, following which Philip Mackenzie Ross made good the damage and redesigned some of the layout. More recently Donald Steel advised on the course architecture, particularly the bunkering. Several of the original cross-bunkers were removed and/or relocated.
Scotland's 77th 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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