Edinburgh Region (M to P)

Melville Golf Centre

Merchants Of Edinburgh Golf Club

Course Description

Merchants of Edinburgh Golf Club is in the heart of Edinburgh close to the city centre near to all travel links. The course was originally designed by Ben Sayers in 1907 and altered by James Braid in 1936. The course is challenging and fun, boasting fantastic views across Fife, the Lothians and many of Edinburgh’s historic landmarks.

Mortonhall Golf Course

Course Description

Founded in 1892, Mortonhall is the oldest course in the City of Edinburgh over which golf is still played and is regarded as one of Scotland’s premier clubs. With its immaculate greens and fairways, lined with mature trees and whin-covered outcrops the course is a superb championship test of 6530 yards, boasting unrivalled scenic views across Edinburgh, the Firth of Forth and the Pentland Hills.

The club has hosted the Scottish Amateur Stroke Play and the Scottish Youths Tournaments. Just 3.3 miles south of Edinburgh Castle itself and only 3 miles from the West End of Princes Street, Mortonhall Golf Course is a must for any keen golfer visiting the historic City of Edinburgh and offers some of the best golf in Scotland. We welcome visitors to our course and to use our superb clubhouse throughout the week.

Murrayfield Golf Club

Course Description

Murrayfield Golf Club is within 1.5 miles of the very centre of Edinburgh to the east, and within 6 miles of Edinburgh Airport to the west. There are some sublime views of the Firth of Forth, the city centre and Edinburgh Castle from several of the holes at Murrayfield due to its elevated position.

At under 6000 yards you could be forgiven for thinking this was an easy course, but that would be a gross underestimation! With wonderful tight fairways and fast, smooth greens, this is a challenge for any golfer without being too long or unfairly difficult. It is simply one of the most enjoyable courses in Edinburgh.

Newbattle Golf Club

Course Description

Newbattle Golf Club boasts a Harry Colt designed parkland course, with its mature 18 holes, tree lined fairways, strategically placed bunkers and quite exceptional quality greens which are renowned throughout the Lothians. The number of championships which are played over Newbattle are testimony to the quality of our course.

The course, which offers a fair challenge to every golfer, is a 5912 yard par 69 laid out within the historic policies of the famous Newbattle Abbey and along the north and south ridges of the River Esk. The historic 15th century Maidens Brig which is a wonderful scheduled monument in itself and one of only two of its kind in the UK, played a part in Scotlands history, leads you from the 2nd to the 3rd hole.

Niddry Castle Golf Club

Course Description

Niddry Castle in West Lothian is a complete test of golf and our fantastic 18 hole course (Par 70, 5914 yards) has been designed to allow all levels of golfer a fair and true test. With superb greens all year round, manicured surfaces, tremendous panoramic views towards the Pentland Hills and not to mention playing around historic Niddry Castle which will have you captivated. Free draining land combined with up to date greens gives you the confidence that whatever the time of year, you will have an enjoyable round

Oatridge Golf Course

Polkemmet Country Park

Portobello Golf Club

Course Description

Portobello is nine hole parkland course of genuine character with each hole a pleasure to play. The par-32 course is beautifully prepared and forgiving which makes it ideal for beginners getting to grips with the game or those looking for a quick round.

Arthur’s Seat provides an attractive backdrop to this very gentle course that is not taxing on strength and the small tight greens make for accurate approach shots.

The signature hole is the long par 3 on the 9th – this 198 yard hole requires a straight long iron, avoiding the bunkers at 150 yards and plays up to a sloping green making it a great hole to finish on.

Prestonfield Golf Club

Course Description

Prestonfield Golf Club is a James Braid designed 18 hole parkland course. There is no shortage of challenge or interest on this scenic and entertaining course – made even more fascinating by the variables of wind direction and strength. You will find much to test your skill, inspire the spirit and refresh the mind.
Playable all year round, the ‘easy walking’ course is bounded to the north by Holyrood Park and Duddingston Loch Bird Sanctuary. To the east, lies Braid Burn and Peffermill Mansion House. Located to the south are the grounds of Prestonfield House.
The Course sits in a spectacular location in a former deer estate at the foot of Arthur’s Seat and the Salisbury Crags and yet is less than a mile from the hustle and bustle of Princes Street and the City Centre.
There are references to the existence of Prestonfield in documents which go back to 1153. We believe that Mary Queen of Scots, herself a keen golfer, used to spend time in the garden area of the Old Mansion which adjoined the course where the 13th hole is now. That hole is known as “The Old Garden.”
James Braid laid out Prestonfield for the Civil Service Golf Society in 1920. The course has matured into a beautiful parkland course which is characterised by its challenging par 4s and its spectacular location. The names of the holes all have historical connections to the course but Braid was so impressed by what he managed to do with the land available to him for the 14 th hole that he simply called it “Dog Leg.”

Pumpherston Golf Club

Course Description

A testing parkland course in West Lothian with plenty trees to remind you to keep the ball on the short stuff. If you are on ‘a score’ after nine holes then there are 3 par 5s on the back nine which are in range for the longer hitters to perhaps post a good score.