1 Night, 2 Rounds
- 1 Night Bed and Breakfast at Craigielaw Golf Course & Lodge
- 1 Round at Craigielaw Golf Course
- 1 Round at Kilspindie Golf Club
1 Night, 2 Rounds
Craigielaw Golf Club & Lodge sits on a striking coastal outcrop above the mouth of the River Forth, with the North Sea on the horizon. It's a brilliant base for an East Lothian break if you want proper links golf without the faff of daily transfers.
One of the youngest courses on Scotland's 'Golf Coast', Craigielaw has already made its mark, hosting the Scottish Senior Open in 2018 and earning a place among Scotland's top 80. Designed by Donald Steel, it's a modern links that still asks the classic questions: keep it under the wind, choose the right side of the fairway and trust your bump-and-run when conditions are firm.
The big win is how easy it all is. The Lodge is on-site and attached to the clubhouse, so you can go from breakfast to the first tee in minutes, then finish the day in the bar without arranging taxis. You're also only 30 minutes from Edinburgh, which makes it ideal for a long weekend that mixes golf with a proper night out.
From here, you're perfectly placed to explore the area's heavy hitters, with East Lothian's epic courses close by. North Berwick and Gullane are within easy reach, and Muirfield, a former Open Championship venue and one of the region's iconic names, is nearby too.
Who is this for?
Golf groups, societies and couples who want an easy East Lothian base with on-site golf, comfortable rooms and quick access to the region's headline links.
Who is it best for?
Anyone building a multi-course East Lothian itinerary who wants convenience between rounds, plus golfers who enjoy a wind-influenced links test that rewards smart plotting over the ground.
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Located in the picturesque village of Aberlady, and bordering the traditional links at Kilspindie, Craigielaw is not a classic seaside course. Massive, undulating putting surfaces give the course an American resort edge, but the overriding influence is the firm, sandy turf underfoot.
Being a modern build, Craigielaw is longer and more open than many older links, but the key to scoring still lies with the short game. The tough greens and the endless cavernous bunkers which surround them make this course a real gem.
Despite its youth, Craigielaw has already been awarded the 2006 Scottish Amateur Strokeplay Championship, and the qualifying for the 2007 Senior Open Championship, to be staged at nearby Muirfield. The excellent practice facilities at Craigielaw make it a haven for some of Scotland's best golfers.
Craigielaw Golf Club is situated to the west of Aberlady off the A198, just 3 miles from Longniddry train station.
Address: Aberlady, East Lothian, Scotland, EH32 0PY
| Par | 71 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Donald Steel |
| Opened for play | 2001 |
| White | 6,601 yards | SSS 72 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,043 yards | SSS 70 |
| Red | 5,371 yards | SSS 72 |
The Lodge at Craigielaw is attached to the clubhouse and offers 25 comfortable rooms set up as doubles or twins. Thirteen rooms look out over the course towards the River Forth, with views stretching to Gullane and the Kingdom of Fife. The remaining twelve face an attractive internal courtyard, which tends to be quieter if you're prioritising a good night's sleep after 36 holes.
It's a straightforward, golfer-friendly set-up. You can leave the car parked, settle in and walk to the clubhouse for breakfast, your tee time and a post-round pint. For groups and societies, that on-site layout makes planning simple, especially if you're playing different courses across the week but want one reliable base.
The rooms are well appointed and designed with golfers in mind, offering everything you need for a comfortable stay without unnecessary frills. You'll find proper storage for clubs and kit, decent showers and enough space to spread out after a long day on the links. It's not a luxury resort, but it's exactly what you need when the priority is golf and you want to be out the door quickly in the morning.
Food and drink are taken care of in the clubhouse bar and restaurant, with big windows over the course and a relaxed, sociable feel. The menu covers hearty clubhouse fare and seasonal dishes, with breakfast sorted for early tee times and evening meals available if you're staying put. If you fancy making a night of it, you're only 30 minutes from Edinburgh, which opens up everything from casual pubs to Michelin-star dining. For something closer, Longniddry and Prestonpans have a handful of local spots worth booking ahead, particularly at weekends.
When you're not golfing, East Lothian is made for exploring. There are over 40 miles of coastline to walk, sandy beaches, cliff paths and historic towns all within easy reach. It's an easy place to bring non-golfers too, with plenty of attractions and scenery to fill a day. And if you are here purely for a golf tour, you've got an enormous menu of courses within a short drive, making The Lodge at Craigielaw the perfect hub for a proper East Lothian golf trip.
Neil
✓30 Jul 2025
The twin rooms in the lodge were very good. Breakfasts were decent enough. The bar lacked any sort of atmosphere and bizarre that there is no TV anywhere (we stayed the weekend of the US Open and had to leave the golf club to watch it!). Fortunately, The Leddie, 10 mins walk away, was excellent.
Steve
✓27 Jul 2025
Had a great stay, a good meal on the first night, excellent breakfasts, good practice facilities (available even though we didn’t play the course) and quite a lot of Bellhaven and Merlot! Would love to stay here again.
Michael
✓9 May 2025
Sam
✓27 Feb 2025
Nice, clean, friendly, spacious. Easy place to stay for trips around the golf coast road.
Ian
✓12 Sep 2024
One bed needs new mattress but hotel and golf great
Andrew
✓29 Aug 2024
Generously sized room at the back of the Lodge so without view across the course to the coast. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast choice is quite limited but the cooked breakfast buffet was good quality although they struggled to restock items in time. The restaurant was functional and food was good but lacking in healthier options. Despite view the restaurant lacked atmosphere. The best view is from the Members lounge which is only open to hotel guests in the evening.
Phillip
✓17 May 2024
The place was 5star,everything was great ,pity I didn't have a room facing the golf course
Neil
✓14 May 2024
Kyle
✓9 May 2024
Absolutely fantastic hotel, the staff were helpful and accommodating, the only let down was the bed, it was so uncomfortable especially after a few days golfing, other than that everything was fantastic.
David
✓22 Sep 2023
We were well impressed with the set up at the Lodge. Everything a golfer needed. We will definitely return, so many great courses to choose from, close by.
Graeme
✓27 Apr 2026
Neil
✓30 Jul 2025
Given it’s a relatively new course, Craigielaw really surprised our group with its quality. Despite a deluge in the morning, it played unbelievably well in the afternoon and the greens stood up incredibly to the weather. Couldn’t fault the condition of the course at all. Very welcoming in the Pro shop. Clearly, given its position, you don’t get right next to the sea, but the course is definitely a links and you get the links turf you’re hoping for.
Michael
✓9 May 2025
Ian
✓8 May 2025
Only held up on the last few holes of the course but really enjoying playing here
Joe
✓1 Apr 2025
A beautiful spot in East Lothian. A good test for all golfers ability - perfect for a large group with mixed handicaps. Only criticism was the pin locations which were often on sloping areas of the greens, leading to impossible putts when the wind was up! Frustrating and led to being slow on the greens. Otherwise we were welcomed well by the pro shop team and house staff and made to feel very welcome. Clubhouse lunch was suitable for a large group also!
Sam
✓27 Feb 2025
Great course, would definitely play again. Greenkeeper brutal with some pin positions!
Ian
✓12 Sep 2024
Windy but good course with interesting holes.
Andrew
✓29 Aug 2024
We had two rounds in late August as a two ball. The first was following members 4 balls so a bit slow but reasonable 4 ball pace. As links style course it is very exposed and the wind is a big factor. We had rain showers in the first round and dry and sunny in the second which was quicker and we were round in three and a half hours. The rough is thick if you stray too far off line making finding the ball difficult let alone playing it. The green fees are a lot more reasonable than the majority of courses in the area. The views across the Firth of Forth are lovely.
Imad
✓27 Aug 2024
Very nice link course with beautiful holes and hard greens to crack. A lot of bunker which can be a lot of fun or not.
Anthony
✓1 Jul 2024
Course in excellent condition greens firm and fast
Check-in from 2pm | Check-out from 10:am
7:30 - 9:30am
Casual
Yes
Yes
There is 1 bar on site
There is complimentary car parking