Lying hidden among the nature reserve of Aberlady Bay, the quaint village of Aberlady, and the Firth of Forth, Kilspindie Golf Club is one of the finest hidden gems in Scotland.
It is the world’s 35th oldest golf club (originally playing at Luffness and forming in 1867), with the current course designed and first played in 1898. Retaining a wonderful charm and offering a great warmth of welcome, Kilspindie is a traditional Scottish links designed by Ross and Sayers with later additions by Willie Park.
Kilspindie is a favourite of any golfer who has played the course, of medium length but with quick, deceptive greens and well-defined fairways, the course is nonetheless a very good test of golf and a challenge to all, whatever your ability.
Several holes border the shoreline and each enjoys magnificent coastal views. Players may witness seabirds diving for food, migratory geese, and seals sunning on the sand. In the distance, you can see the profile of Edinburgh, its Castle, and the long extinct volcanic cone of Arthur’s Seat. This all combines to create an experience of golfing beauty that you will be unlikely to forget in a hurry.
