Prestonfield Golf Club
Prestonfield Golf Club is a 10-minute drive or 15-minute bus journey from Parliament House Hotel in Edinburgh. Just south of Holyrood Park, it’s the perfect location for a game of golf during your stay with us. This 18-hole parkland course enjoys views of Arthur’s Seat and the Salisbury Crags. Designed by the renowned golf course architect, James Braid, it is both challenging and enjoyable to play. Welcoming both members and visitors.
A James Braid course
James Braid was one of the great professional golfers of the early 1900s. In his later years, he became a golf course architect, designing over 200 courses in his lifetime. Prestonfield is one of those courses, which Braid laid out for the Civil Service Golf Society in 1920. It benefits from a stunning location at the foot of Arthur’s Seat, less than a mile from Edinburgh city centre. The holes are mostly named with historical links to the area, and have fantastic names such as “Hunter’s Bog”, “Wells O’Wearie” and “Windy Garden”. The 14th hole is called “Dog Leg”, a common type of golf hole with a turn, shaped like a dog’s leg. In fact, Braid is often credited with inventing the dog leg hole.
‘Beautiful course with cherry threes in full bloom throughout the course, so late April is a good time to play the course. Friendly people that made our visit really good. Nice layout on the course’
– Prestonfield Golf Club Tripadvisor Review
Play at Prestonfield Golf Club
Prestonfield is often ranked among the best of our local golf courses and is certainly worth a visit when staying here in Edinburgh. Both challenging and interesting, while set in beautiful surroundings, this course is easy to reach from the city centre. Visitors are welcome to play at Prestonfield. To book a tee time, call (+44)131 667 8597 or email them here. Facilities and services include coaching and tuition, a clubhouse and restaurant, and a pro shop.
Looking for more courses to visit on your Edinburgh golf holiday? Take a look at our golf course guide and plan your golfing adventures with us.
