One of Scotlands finest hidden gems

Scotland’s rolling hills, stunning coastlines and dense parklands are known to hide some of the UK’s best golf courses; Kilspindie Golf Club is one of these. As one might expect from a traditional Scottish links, it lies immediately on the coast and is host to a range of wildlife including seals and migratory geese. The views here are particularly stunning; on a clear day you may well make out Edinburgh Castle, which lies less than an hour away by car. Without a doubt, this is one of a few courses for which it can said that its outstanding quality is matched by its outstanding beauty.

Edinburgh is a city famed for its sense of humour, friendliness and inclusivity. With famous festivals, dormant volcanoes and world-renowned museums, the Scottish capital more than holds its own with the other great capitals of Europe.

For a long weekend away, you would be hard pressed to find a city with as much culture, shopping and history as Edinburgh; this makes it the perfect city break for couples and golf societies alike. More locally to Kilspindie Golf Club, Aberlady nature reserve – one of the first of its kind in the area, has been dedicated to keeping this particular stretch of coast around Aberlady Bay untainted by human influence for over half a century.

The diverse wildlife, both animals and wild flowers, offer visitors a chance to really become acquainted with the beauty of the landscape, as well as a serenity that is all too seldom achieved on our busy modern lives.

Kilspindie is reported to be the 35th oldest golf club in the world, instituted in 1867 and with between 27-28 thousand pairs of feet enjoying these links every year, the club’s success is testament to its lasting design and layout. It’s challenging but is a clear favourite of many who have played it, with quick greens and welldefined fairways. It is a club period of its history, even hosting an alternative Ryder Cup, with 12-man teams playing with pre-1930’s hickory shafted clubs

Although the course has remained largely unchanged, the clubhouse has been expanding to deal with the demands of the modern golfer. Whilst maintaining its charm and personality; it still has its original “Locker Room and Bar”; the clubhouse is now able to cater for a range of events with style and comfort. The bar might be small but its stock is not, boasting an excellent array of beverages including over 80 different malt whiskies (although we recommend you spread these out over a few visits).

Warmth and friendliness lie at the heart of this club, and such comments find their way into almost every review. Visitors pay the same as members for food and drink; it is clear that Kilspindie Golf Club wants to create an open community of golfers all of whom are drawn to the club by the same things; an incredible course in a stunning environment. It is little wonder that so many people are drawn back year after year and that Kilspindie is recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a hidden gem of Scotland.