Kilspindie Golf Club
18 Hole
Kilspindie Golf Club
The Clubhouse, EH32 0QD Aberlady, East Lothian, UK
Phone: +44 1875 870358
- “Not worth the money”07/2025
- 18-Hole Course
- Practice area
Yes - every day.
Season: Year round
£120 (140 €) / 18 Holes
Wednesday
18°C
Thursday
19°C
Friday
19°C
Characteristics
Tucked away along the Firth of Forth near the Aberlady Bay nature reserve, Kilspindie Golf Club offers a pure, traditional Scottish links experience. Dating back to 1867, this charming course was shaped by legends Willie Park Jr. and Ben Sayers. While shorter than modern championship layouts (Par 69), its coastal winds and tight fairways require strategic play. Golfers often spot basking seals and migratory birds while enjoying distant views of Edinburgh Castle and the volcanic Arthur’s Seat.
The Course
18-Hole Course
Opened in 1898. Design: Ben Sayers & Willie Park Jr.. Style: Links.
Terrain: Slightly undulating
Technical difficulty: Easy - Moderate
Scorecard
| Tee | Par | CR | Slope | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (Men) | 69 | 67 | 108 | 5494 yards |
| White (Women) | 72 | 72 | 126 | 5494 yards |
| Yellow (Men) | 69 | - | - | 5209 yards |
| Blue (Men) | 69 | 65.4 | 105 | 5108 yards |
| Blue (Women) | 70 | 69.9 | 121 | 5108 yards |
| Red (Men) | 69 | - | - | 5092 yards |
Practice Facilities
- Practice Area
- Putting Green
- Pitching Green
- Practice bunker
Visitors
18-Hole Course
Visitors are welcome every day.
Advance booking is essential.
Etiquette
Mobile phone not permitted on course.
Green Fees
18-Hole Course
| Green Fee | Monday - Sunday |
|---|---|
| 18 Holes | |
| after 11:04 AM | £120 (140 €) |
| after 12:30 PM | £120 (140 €) |
Amenities
Club Amenities
- Clubhouse
- Locker rooms
- Club accepts credit cards
- Bar
- Snack Bar
Restaurant
Phone: +44 1875 870358
[email protected]
Breakfast and Lunch menus available from 9am and midday respectively. Clubhouse bar open daily from 9am; closing times vary seasonally. Takeaway coffee and rolls offered. Contact Mat Botor for catering outside normal hours.
Pro Shop
Phone: +44 1875 870695
[email protected]
PGA Professional Ross Harrower and assistant Rob offer coaching. Pro Shop opened May 2020, stocked with brands like Footjoy, Titleist, Ping. Club repairs, including specialist hickory repairs, are available. Kilspindie logoed items also sold.
Rentals
- Clubs for hire
- Trolley for hire
- Electro-cart for hire
Golf tuition
Phone: +44 1875 870695
[email protected]
Coaching available from Ross Harrower and assistant professional Rob.
The Club
General Information
Founded: 1867
Membership: Available
Personnel
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Secretary | P. B. Casely01875870358 |
| Pro | Graham Sked01875870695 |
User Reviews
| 5 Stars: | 0 | |
| 4 Stars: | 2 | |
| 3 Stars: | 1 | |
| 2 Stars: | 0 | |
| 1 star: | 0 |
Most Recent Reviews
Not worth the money
Reviewed July 28, 2025
Played in July 2025 in sinshine weather.
Friendly staff but booring course without any difficuilties.
Also much too short for a course.
No driving range either…
- Original version
Good golf course, first row by the sea.
Reviewed July 13, 2026
Played on July 8,2026. The 18-hole golf course, without a driving range, is located about 18 miles east of Edinburgh city center, directly on the Firth of Forth coast. All holes offer unobstructed, fantastic sea views. The course is mostly flat with one or two gentle inclines. Blind shots are possible. Especially on the 4th tee, you can only see the marker post indicating where to play. The 10th hole (par 3) dips into a valley. Holes 1 through 6 run directly along the sea. The sea, or rather the beach, is the out-of-bounds area. After 9 holes, you reach the far end of the course. There is a toilet and a drinking water fountain at the 12th tee. As is typical for a true links course, there is plenty of rough and no water hazards. However, there are several pot bunkers. Most holes are straight. Overall, the course is open, but the fairways are relatively narrow. There are two tee options; higher handicappers should choose the front one. For men, the course plays as a par 69 with only one par 5, and for women as a par 72. The course was in good overall condition. Play was brisk on a Wednesday afternoon, but not overcrowded. We booked a 3:30 pm tee time online and didn't catch up to the group in front of us, nor did anyone behind us have to wait. Booking a tee time online, which is preferably only available in the afternoon, currently costs £120 regardless of the day or time. A trolley costs a reasonable £5. Links courses on the coast tend to be a bit more expensive. The pro shop employee was friendly. The clubhouse is generally a bit dated and seems to only offer a bar and snacks. However, the restrooms were modern. Next to the clubhouse, there is a small chipping green, a small putting green, and two teeing nets. Compared to Gullane GC and Craigielaw, I'd say this course offers third best value for money, without meaning that in a derogatory way. Anyone who loves links golf will certainly not go wrong here.
Translated by Google.
- Original version
Fun left course
Reviewed August 9, 2018
We played the course in July 2018. It is a typical, very well maintained local links course, rather not too long, therefore also for medium Hcp amusing. Gorgeous looks and a lot of wind in the game. Price / performance ratio is very good.
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