Golf Courses

Golf Course Tour of Edinburgh and Beyond with St. Andrews, Carnoustie and More!

Edinburgh's Golf Courses:

Free Courses:

Bruntsfield Links Short Hole Golf Course

    • Description: A historic short-hole course with 36 holes, perfect for a quick and enjoyable game.
    • Public Access: Free and open to the public.
    • Address: Melville Drive, Edinburgh EH9 1DY
    • Website: Bruntsfield Links

Public Courses:

Duddingston Golf Club

    • Description: Established in 1895, this 18-hole, par 72 parkland course offers stunning views and a challenging layout.
    • Public Access: Open to the public.
    • Address: 137-139 Duddingston Road West, Edinburgh EH15 3QD
    • Website: Duddingston Golf Club

Silverknowes Golf Course

    • Description: A beautiful shore-front 18-hole course with expansive fairways and views across the water to the Kingdom of Fife.
    • Public Access: Open to the public.
    • Address: 118 Silverknowes Road, Edinburgh EH4 5ET
    • Website: Silverknowes Golf Course

Prestonfield Golf Club

    • Description: Easy walking course with stunning views of Arthur's Seat and Duddingston Loch.
    • Public Access: Open to the public.
    • Address: 6 Priestfield Road North, Edinburgh EH16 5HS
    • Website: Prestonfield Golf Club

Swanston Golf Club

    • Description: Located on the southern slopes of the Pentland Hills, offering an 18-hole course, a 9-hole par 3 course, and a driving range.
    • Public Access: Open to the public.
    • Address: 111 Swanston Road, Edinburgh EH10 7DS
    • Website: Swanston Golf Club

Carrick Knowe Golf Course

    • Description: A mature parkland 18-hole course with gentle contours, making it an easy course to walk.
    • Public Access: Open to the public.
    • Address: 27 Glendevon Park, Edinburgh EH12 5UZ
    • Website: Carrick Knowe Golf Course

Private Courses (Members and Guests Only):

Murrayfield Golf Club

    • Description: Set around Corstorphine Hill, this 18-hole course offers spectacular views over Edinburgh.
    • Public Access: Members and guests only.
    • Address: 43 Murrayfield Road, Edinburgh EH12 6EU
    • Website: Murrayfield Golf Club

Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society

    • Description: The fourth oldest golf club in the world, offering a picturesque parkland course.
    • Public Access: Members and guests only.
    • Address: 32 Barnton Avenue, Edinburgh EH4 6JH
    • Website: Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society

Royal Burgess Golfing Society

    • Description: Recognized as the oldest golf society in the world, offering a beautiful parkland course.
    • Public Access: Members and guests only.
    • Address: 181 Whitehouse Road, Edinburgh EH4 6BU
    • Website: Royal Burgess Golfing Society

St. Andrews Golf Club Courses:

Old Course at St Andrews

    • Description: The historic Old Course is known as the "Home of Golf" and offers a challenging and iconic golfing experience.
    • Public Access: Open to the public (advance booking required).
    • Address: St Andrews, Fife, Scotland
    • Website: Old Course at St Andrews

The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews

    • Description: A leading body in the world of golf, offering a prestigious golfing experience.
    • Public Access: Members and guests only.
    • Address: Royal And Ancient Golf Club Golf Place, Fife KY16 9JD
    • Website: The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews

St Andrews Links Golf Academy

    • Description: A world-class academy utilizing cutting-edge technology and instructional techniques.
    • Public Access: Open to the public.
    • Address: Pilmour House, Old Guardbridge Road, St Andrews KY16 9SF
    • Website: St Andrews Links Golf Academy

Carnoustie Golf Courses:

Carnoustie Golf Links

    • Description: Known as "Golf’s Greatest Test," Carnoustie offers three fantastic 18-hole courses: the Championship Course, the Burnside Course, and the Buddon Links Course.
    • Public Access: Open to the public.
    • Address: Links House, Links Parade, Carnoustie DD7 7JE
    • Website: Carnoustie Golf Links

Other Famous Scottish Golf Courses:

Muirfield

    • Description: A prestigious links course known for hosting The Open Championship.
    • Public Access: Members and guests only (limited visitor days).
    • Address: Duncur Road, Gullane, East Lothian EH31 2EG
    • Website: Muirfield

Royal Dornoch

    • Description: A stunning links course offering a challenging layout and breathtaking views.
    • Public Access: Open to the public.
    • Address: Golf Road, Dornoch IV25 3LW
    • Website: Royal Dornoch

Famous English Golf Courses:

Royal St George's Golf Club

    • Description: A historic links course known for hosting The Open Championship.
    • Public Access: Open to the public (advance booking required).
    • Address: Sandwich, Kent CT13 9PB
    • Website: Royal St George's Golf Club

Sunningdale Golf Club (Old)

    • Description: One of the British Isles’ most aesthetically pleasing inland courses.
    • Public Access: Members and guests only.
    • Address: Ridgemount Road, Sunningdale, Ascot SL5 9RR
    • Website: Sunningdale Golf Club

Royal Birkdale Golf Club

    • Description: A favorite English course on the British Open rota.
    • Public Access: Open to the public (advance booking required).
    • Address: Waterloo Road, Southport PR8 2LX
    • Website: Royal Birkdale Golf Club

This tour will give you a comprehensive golfing experience across some of the most renowned courses in Scotland and England. Enjoy your golfing adventure!