Kilspindie
Scotland is a land of hidden gems – and for golfers Kilspindie Golf Club is one of the finest, lying hidden among the nature reserve of Aberlady Bay, the quaint village of Aberlady, and the teaming waters of the Firth of Forth.
Playing these traditional Scottish links, you may witness sea-birds 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. The course is secreted away from the village via a few hundred yards of private, single-track road.
Kilspindie is a favourite of any golfer who has played it; quick, deceptive greens, well defined fairways; a good challenge, whatever your handicap! Kilspindie has been host to an alternative Ryder Cup, with 12-man teams playing with pre- 1930’s hickory shafted clubs.
Kilspindie is reputed to be the 35th oldest golf club in the world, instituted in 1867. The charm of the 114-year-old club is complemented by the warmth of the welcome from Keith Martin (Club Manager), Golf Pro Graham Sked, Mrs Marion Harkness and her dedicated bar staff, and Paul Kinnoch and his catering staff.
Kilspindie – Kilspindie Golf Club, The Clubhouse, Aberlady EH32 0QD
Telephone: 01875 870 358 – Email: clubmanager@kilspindiegolfclub.co.uk – Website: www.kilspindiegolfclub.co.uk
The Links Course
- Par 69 and 5030 yards
- The links were designed by Park and Sayers with minor modifications over the years
- What is interesting, for example is that the first hole, par 3, is due north whilst the 2nd hole is the only par 5 and, when played into the prevailing wind from the south west, can play more like a par 6 or 7
Congu C.S.S.: White 66, Red 69
