Kilspindie Golf Club

Kilspindie Golf Club lies hidden amongst the nature reserve of Aberlady Bay, a few hundred yards from the quaint village of Aberlady in East Lothian. The club is situated on the Firth of Forth, approximately thirty minutes east of Edinburgh. This challenging, historic, and spectacular links course is at one with nature - Hares, Seals and a variety of birds may be spotted during a game - and the club is known locally, nationally and internationally for its welcome and friendliness. Kilspindie Golf Club hosts a traditional eighteen hole links course that has a fantastic reputation. The club offers quality practice facilities, which are open to members and visitors. The traditional links course at Kilspindie Golf Club is a must play venue on your golf break in Scotland.

History: When the club was originally formed, as 'Luffness Golf Club' in 1867, it was the thirty-fifth registered golf club in the world. However, after a schism surrounding a potential move closer to the village of Gullane the club split in two, with some members opting to play at 'Luffness New Golf Club', formed in 1894, while others, after a deal for links land was agreed with the Earl of Wemyss and March, stayed nearer to the village of Aberlady and laid out a course close to Craigielaw Farm. The new course opened in 1898 and a year later, in 1899, it was thought appropriate to rename the club, 'Kilspindie'. From its very beginnings, Kilspindie built a reputation as a warm and welcoming club, where many golf associations chose to play their annual outings over the links, and many still do so today. Two stone structures that can be viewed on a visit to the links are known as the 'Target' and the 'Magazine'. These were both actively used in the early days by the local rifle club and the Territorial Army, who utilised the grounds with the golf club.

Kilspindie Golf Club. Few changes have been made to this traditional Scottish links course in over a century, so golfers, irrespective of their standard of play, can enjoy the same challenges as so many have in the past. Originally designed by Willie Park Jnr. and Ben Sayers, the course is a magnet for hickory-shaft golf enthusiasts, and the club can even arrange to hire you a set should you wish to try it. Short by today's standards, this little gem of a links course is a highly enjoyable challenge, set within beautiful surroundings. The course at kilspindie Golf Club is an eighteen hole, par 69 (men), par 70 (women), track. It has tees ranging from 5,092 to 5,494 yards.

SGB Signature Hole: Name: Gosford Bay. Number: Hole 8. Measuring 147 yards (W) and 167 yards (M) from the tee, this spectacular par 3 is played over the beach towards a well guarded fortress of a green. Two pot bunkers stand sentry at its front, wooden sea defences and the beach protect its right flank, while heavy gorse awaits to the left. And, for the over hit tee shot, with little room to the rear, the beach lies in wait, once more. 'Gosford Bay' is a perilous yet picture perfect par 3, where bravery is required to keep your card intact.

Clubhouse & Practice facilities: The historic clubhouse at Kilspindie Golf Club offers a warm and friendly welcome to visitors in both the restaurant and bar/lounge, (see food and dining section). There are male and female changing facilities available for visitors to use in the clubhouse. The fully stocked professional shop offers a wide range of clubs, clothing, and hire options, while tuition is also available. Practice facilities: Kilspindie Golf Club has a putting green, a practice chipping area & a practice net to help visitors prepare for their round of golf.

Accommodation: SGB partner with a number of large hotel chains in Edinburgh City Centre and on the outskirts of the city. While we work with many smaller, more intimate, ones, such as The Lodge at Craigielaw, situated across East Lothian. In addition, we have partnerships with a number of letting agencies, including North Berwick Holiday Homes, to ensure we provide a fantastic suite of accommodation options across Edinburgh & the East. Whether you want to stay on a country estate, in a hotel, a luxury lodge, an apartment or a signature villa, Scottish Golf Breaks can arrange it for you.

Food & Dining: Before or after playing a round at Kilspindie Golf Club, a warm welcome awaits visitors in the clubhouse. A breakfast menu is available from 09.00 and a lunch menu from midday, served in either the Locker Room Bar or Lounge Area. Bar snacks are available, alongside daily specials which are detailed on the bar’s blackboard.

 

Featured deal: Kilspindie Golf Club

 

Typical packages include:

• Accommodation in The Lodge at Craigielaw, or an alternative hotel, lodge, apartment or signature villa
• A round at Kilspindie Golf Club
• A round at Craigielaw Golf Club
• A round at Dunbar Golf Club
• Dinner Reservation in the clubhouse at Kilspindie Golf Club
• Full Scottish Breakfast
• Use of resort facilities: Access to the clubhouse, and practice facilities at Kilspindie Golf Club

 

Packages can be designed to your specification and group size, and can include alternative accommodation, additional courses across Edinburgh & the East, and or other regions within Scotland.

 

Additional services:

• Airport or train station transfers (all sizes of groups catered for)
• Executive travel
• Caddie service

 

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