Can visitors play Craigielaw?

Yes. Craigielaw welcomes visitors, groups and corporate parties. Book through the starter by phone or by email.

Is Craigielaw a links course?

Yes. It is an 18-hole links designed by Donald Steel, inspired by Britain's flatter, less dune-dominated links.

Can I stay at Craigielaw?

Yes. The Lodge at Craigielaw is attached to the clubhouse and has 25 en-suite rooms.

Are caddies available at Craigielaw?

Caddies can be arranged if you book before play. The fee and any gratuity are paid to the caddie directly.

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Craigielaw Golf Club, Aberlady

Craigielaw is an 18-hole links on the East Lothian coast just outside Aberlady, about 30 minutes' drive from Edinburgh. Designed by Donald Steel and opened in 2001, it welcomes visitors, takes tee-time bookings by phone or email, and has an on-site lodge for golfers who want to stay.

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The course and its character

Craigielaw was designed by Donald Steel and opened in 2001. It takes its inspiration from the great links of Britain, especially those on land with fewer dunes, so it feels more open and exposed than some of its older neighbours. It is a par 71 of 6,601 yards from the white tees, with forward tees much shorter. The club is one of more than 20 courses on East Lothian's golf coast, with Muirfield, Gullane and North Berwick all close by.

Booking and visitor practicalities

Visitors are welcome, and groups and corporate parties can arrange tailored packages. To book a tee time, phone the starter or email the club. Titleist club hire, buggies, electric and push trolleys are all available. Caddies can be arranged if booked before play, and their fee and gratuity are paid to the caddie directly. The club also has a grass practice ground, lessons and clinics with PGA professionals, a well-stocked pro shop, and a bar and restaurant open to golfers and non-golfers.

Staying and getting there

The Lodge at Craigielaw is attached to the clubhouse. It has 25 rooms, 13 of which look across the course to the Forth, Gullane and Fife. The entrance is on the A198 half a mile west of Aberlady village, reached from Edinburgh via the A1 and Longniddry.