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PRESTONFIELD GOLF CLUB

(5.0 Score)
6 Priestfield Road North, Edinburgh EH16 5HS, UK Directions

Since 1920

Speciality:

✓Book A Tee ✓Pro Shops ✓Clubhouse ✓Juniors ✓Visitors ✓Open Scorecard

"Prestonfield Golf Club is an 18-hole parkland course. It is believed that Mary, Queen of Scots, once spent time in the garden of the Old Mansion, which borders the area where the 13th hole is now located. The hole is known as The Old Garden. Prestonfield Golf Club course has matured into a beautiful parkland course, which is characterised by its challenging par 4s and its spectacular location. They have 5879 at 70 par for blue, 6192 at 70 par for black, and 5440 at 67 par. You can test skills, refresh your mind, and inspire the spirit. James Braid managed to do what he could with the land available to him, and he called it Dog Leg. Prestonfield Golf Club has a changing room and locker facilities.

2026 Highlights: Their contemporary clubhouse accommodates 50-75 guests, making it an ideal setting for intimate wedding ceremonies, receptions, or both, offering couples a truly personal celebration surrounded by their closest family and friends."

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Price:

Individual Caddie £50
Forecaddie £80

Discount:

MEMBERS:

10% Off on Purchases with a Pro Shop Account

10% Off Food and Drink in the Clubhouse

Contact:

0131 667 9665

Mon-Thu: 10am - 5pm
Fri & Sat: 10am - 10pm
Sun: 10am - 6pm

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DUDDINGSTON GOLF CLUB

(4.9 Score)
Duddingston Road West, Edinburgh EH15 3QD, UK Directions

Since 1895

Speciality:

✓Course ✓Visitor Green Fees ✓Rental Equipment Hire ✓Visitor Booking ✓Society Golf ✓Special Offers ✓Pro Shop ✓Membership ✓Sponsorship ✓Club House

“Duddingston Golf Club has a rich history with a challenging design and is set in the shadow of Arthur’s Seat, with the meandering Braid Burn a key feature. Duddingston Golf Club has hosted several national professional and amateur events. The course today measures an impressive 6,525 yards and offers a great test of golf to all visitors. The practice facilities at Duddingston Golf Club are famous among the most avid golfers. The practice facilities include a hole putting green, a full-length practice area with mats, a short-game green to practice pitching and bunker shots, and a hitting net. If you would like to join, use their Membership page. Duddingston Golf Club was designed by Willie Park Jr. and updated by James Braid. The course is nestled within the Duke of Abercorn's deer park at the foot of Arthur's Seat, 10 minutes from Edinburgh city centre.”

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Price:

May-September £120
May-September Standard £95
May-September (Mondays Only - Special Rate) £80
May-September Twilight £60
March £50
April £60
October £70
November £55
December–February (Winter Mats) £40

Discount:

50% Off for the Junior Visitor Rates

Contact:

0131 661 7688

Mon-Sun: 8am - 8pm

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SWANSTON GOLF CLUB LTD

(4.9 Score)
111 Swanston Road, Edinburgh EH10 7DS, UK Directions

Since 1927

Speciality:

✓Golf Club ✓Juniors Coaching ✓Open Events ✓Membership ✓The Shop

"Swanston Golf Club Ltd is a very testing course set on the north-facing slopes. The 8th hole is a 216-yard par 3 played from an elevated tee over a sea of gorse bushes, with more down the right-hand side. There are six par threes and no par fives, but do not let that give you the impression that this is an easy course. The memorable hole is the seventh, which is 435 yards, slightly uphill and with a slight dog-leg to the left, and is nearly always played into a stiff breeze. Scott Gourlay’s (SGGT) acclaimed golf club fitting and coaching studios are based in the Academy. In addition, they have a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance facility. Swanston Academy is the leading golf club owned and managed by Scott Gourlay of Scott Gourlay Golf Technology SGGT.

2026 Highlights: A range of memberships is available to suit all ages and abilities, allowing members to enjoy all the facilities on offer or choose to make use of only those that best meet their needs."

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Price:

Swanston Course - Visitor Green Fees (2026):
Adult - Summer (April-October) Weekday £40
Adult - Summer (April-October) Weekend £50
Adult - Winter (November-March) Weekday £15
Adult - Winter (November-March) Weekend £20
Day Rate Weekday £65
Day Rate Weekend £75
Junior (Under 18) £10

Discount:

25% Off on Range Balls

Contact:

0131 445 2239

Mon-Sun: 7:30am - 7pm

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PRESTONFIELD GOLF CLUB REVIEWS

Played course today was in fantastic condition , never seen it better , as I was a member for 36 years up to 2007 . well done to all involved .

Lovely course - in good condition- spectacular views of Arthur’s Seat all the way round. Club welcoming - staff excellent.

Picturesque, friendly Golf club with amazing hospitality and more than interesting James Braid Golf holes.

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DUDDINGSTON GOLF CLUB REVIEWS

Wonderful parkland course next to Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh. The course and especially the greens were in top condition. Played on a Monday in July.and the pace of play was excellent. I played on my own and was hardly ever held up by the four-ball in front. Service at the pro shop was excellent and very friendly on arrival. Definitely worth a detour from the seaside links.

Lovely parkland course with great views of Arthur's seat in Edinburgh. Varied holes, several with a stream crossing them. We had a nice lunch and dinner after from friendly staff. Would certainly return.

What an amazing experience to golf in Scotland with Arthur's Seat in the background. The course was well maintained and the patrons were all friendly. The clubhouse has some good deals on drinks too.

SWANSTON GOLF CLUB LTD REVIEWS

Challenging course being based on the side of the Pentland Hills but has possibly the best views of Edinburgh from any course in the city. Excellent little PAR 3 course if you don’t have time to play 18 holes and a fantastic new driving range and club fitting facility too.

Amazing course great place to get a bite to eat!! My son is a beginner and we hired a trainer. Alan watt was amazing. Great teacher!!! My son loved his instruction style, analogies were clear and concise. My son bought clubs that day he is now hooked on the game of golf. Alan made our trip to Scotland.

Lovely club, great location that's easy to reach from Edinburgh. Rubber tees for the indoor driving range mats would be good though.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

PRESTONFIELD GOLF CLUB Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Complete Info: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DUDDINGSTON GOLF CLUB Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SWANSTON GOLF CLUB LTD Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Pricing: 10
Website Source: 10
Website Standard: 10
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