Kilspindie

Historic seaside links in East Lothian tucked beside Aberlady Bay. A hidden gem with character.

🏆35th oldest golf club in the world

🏆Classic East Lothian links

🎯Sherpa Reviewed

🎯Easy

Par

Yardage

5209

Rating

65.7

Historic seaside links in East Lothian tucked beside Aberlady Bay. A hidden gem with character.

About Kilspindie

Kilspindie Golf Club, located in Aberlady, East Lothian, Scotland, is a historic links course founded in 1867 with the current 18-hole layout designed by Willie Park Jr. and Ben Sayers opening in 1898. As one of the oldest clubs in the world, it offers a traditional Scottish seaside links experience with stunning views of the Firth of Forth and Edinburgh. While not the longest course at around 5500 yards, its well-defined fairways, pot bunkers, and deceptive greens provide a challenging test, especially in the wind. Notable features include the opening par-3 and the signature 8th hole played across Gosford Bay. The course runs alongside the nature reserve of Aberlady Bay. Visitors are welcome year-round, with booking recommended.

35th oldest golf club in the world

Classic East Lothian links

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Sherpa Review

by Jamie Fleming

✓ Highly Recommended

Kilspindie Golf Course, with its classic links conditions, is enjoyable & well-suited for match-play. The course features firm &fast-running fairways, deep strategically placed bunkers, & undulating greens that require conviction & precision with almost every shot.

The variety of holes, with a mix of drivable par 4s, demanding par 3s & a par 5 that plays like a par 6 or 7 in the wind, ensures that every aspect of a golfer’s game is tested.

💡 Best for:

Low handicappers, Mid handicappers, High handicappers, Mixed groups, Corporate groups, Golf societies, Beginners welcome, Links golf lovers, Scenic golf, Walking preferred, Buggy friendly