Golf in Edinburgh
Edinburgh and the Lothians offer a wide range of parkland and links courses, as well as a variety of driving ranges. Why not take advantage www.openfairways.com or the Lothians and Edinburgh Golf Pass which offers superb discounts on many local courses and is available from local Tourist Information Centres. Call (0131) 4733800 for more information
SilverKnowes Golf Course
Fantastic well defined parkland course. 18 hole pay and play. Clubs for hire. All welcome. Open all year. Tel. (0131) 336 3843
CarricKnowes Golf Course
Edinburgh city public course.. 18 hole pay and play. Clubs for hire. All welcome. Open all year. Tel. (0131) 337 1096
Kings Acre Golf Course and Academy
18-hole pay and play parkland course. State of the art practice facility. Tuition, buggy and club hire. Tel. (0131) 6633456 www.kings-acregolf.com
Craigmillar Park Golf Club
Central course with Panoramic views of Edinburgh. Tel. (0131) 6670047
Kilspindie Golf Club
Traditional Scottish links course on the shores of the Forth estuary. Tel (01865) 870358
Braid Hills
Beautiful challenging course featured in Golf Monthly’s 1999 “Golfing Gems of Scotland” . Catering on site by prior arrangement. Tel. (0131 4476666)
North Berwick Golf Club
18-hole championship links course with panoramic views. Tel. (01620) 892135
East Lothian Golf Range
Floodlit golf range with 24 bays. The complex also has a large retail shop and cafe area. Tel. (01875) 616100
Glencourse Golf Range
30 bay floodlit golf range, shop club hire, tuition and snacks. Open January – December. Tel. (0131) 4404200
Gifford Golf Club
9-Hole course set in the foot hills of the Lammermuir hills. Tel. (01620) 810267
Melville Golf Centre
Golf course, floodlit range, shop, tuition and full equipment hire. Open January to December. Tel (0131) 6638038
SilverKnowes Golf Course
Fantastic well defined parkland course. 18 hole pay and play. Clubs for hire. All welcome. Open all year. Tel. (0131) 336 3843
Castle Park Golf Club
Gifford, East Lothian. Tel. (0131) 336 3843Nine hole course due for expansion in May 2002. Fees range from £12 to £22. Discount arranged through hotel.
Edinburgh Golf Centre
Scotland’s long established golf store in the heart of the city. 58 Dalry Road Tel. (0131) 337 5888. www.edinburghgolfcentre.com
On-line Guide to UK golf
Comprehensive on-line resource for golf courses in Scotland and all over the United Kingdom at www.uk-golf.com
Linlithgow Golf Club
Linlithgow Golf club is and 18 hole parkland course with panoramic views of historic Linlithgow and the Forth Valley Tel. (01506) 842585 or visit www.linlithgowgolf.co.uk
Musselburgh Links
The oldest surviving 9 hole course in the world. Try playing with original hickory clubs. Open all year. Tel. (0131) 665 5438 for more information visit www.musselburgholdlinks.co.uk
MPrestonfield Golf Club
Visitors welcome weekdays anytime not between 8am and 10.30am or 12 noon to 1.30pm Saturdays not before 11.30am Sundays. Green Fees: weekdays £20.00 per round £30.00 per day; weekends and Bank Holidays £30.00 per round £40.00 per day. Tel: (0131) 667 1273 or www.prestonfieldgolfclub.co.uk
