Photo of Kilspindie Golf Club

Kilspindie Golf Club

The Clubhouse, off Sea Wynd,

Aberlady, East Lothian EH32 0QD

  • Office

    +44 (0)1875 870 358
  • Pro shop

    +44 (0)1875 870 695
  • Golf pro

    Graham Sked (PGA Golf Professional)

About the course

  • 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.

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
5502
5209
5107
Par
69
69
70
SSS or slope
67
65.7
69.8

Location

Latitude:

56.012922

Longitude:

-2.873461

How to get there:

o.5 mi NW of Aberlady / 17 mi NE of Edinburgh.

Kilspindie Golf Club

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 1867

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.

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Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays (after 11am) and weekends (after 12:30 pm on Sat).

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes: Mon-Thurs £90; Fri-Sun £100.

Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2023].

Other information

Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire. Caddies available (if pre-booked).

Practice facilities

Limited

Did you know?

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.

Published ranking

Scotland's 46th best course (Golf World, 2023).
Britain & Ireland's 144th best course (Golf World, 2024).

Where2Stay

  • The Leddie4-star

    Main St, Aberlady, East Lothian EH32 0RE

    +44 (0)1875 870 682

    Visit website

    The 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).

    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      Kilspindie (o.5 mi); Longniddry; Craigielaw; Luffness New; Gullane 1, 2 & 3; Muirfield; Renaissance Club (private); Archerfield (Dirleton & Fidra Links).

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      Royal Musselburgh; Musselburgh Links (Old course); North Berwick; Glen; Dunbar.

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