Longniddry sits on the shore of the Firth of Forth at the western end of East Lothian’s run of coastal courses, about 15 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. It is a mix of inland holes among trees and links holes by the water, laid out by Harry Colt in 1921 on land belonging to the Earl of Wemyss. The stone clubhouse looks out over the Firth. The fees are gentle for this coast, the train stops in the village, and the club takes visitors all year, with a shorter winter course in use from November to mid-March.
Longniddry Golf Club green fees and tee times.
Reserve through the club’s tee-time page online, which shows the best rate for each date, or contact the office on +44 (0)1875 852141 or office@longniddrygolfclub.co.uk. Midweek visitor times start after 10am. At weekends they start after 12pm, or after 1pm from May to September. Groups of eight or more can ask for a society package. Buggies, electric trolleys, hire clubs and caddies must be requested in advance; pull trolleys can be hired on the day. Check in at the pro shop, next to the 1st tee, at least ten minutes before your time. No handicap limit appears on the visitor pages.
INDICATIVE GREEN FEE · CHECKED NOVEMBER 2026From £70
Midweek visitor round, November 2026 to mid-March 2027, when the winter blue course and fairway mats are in use. May–September 2027: £115 midweek, £140 at the weekend. The club calls its rates a guide; offers vary by date and time.
Midweek, Nov 2026–mid-March 2027
£70
Weekend, Nov 2026–mid-March 2027
£85
Midweek, mid-March–April and October 2027
£95
Weekend, mid-March–April and October 2027
£110
Midweek, May–September 2027
£115
Weekend, May–September 2027
£140
Midweek day ticket
£160
Prices change by season and booking route, so confirm the current rate with the operator. Official rates ↗
The round, in perspective.
The 11th Earl of Wemyss asked Harry Colt to design the course, and thousands of trees were cleared for the original 6,369-yard layout. It opened in 1921 with a 36-hole four-ball in which James Braid and Ted Ray beat J.H. Taylor and Abe Mitchell in front of an estimated 4,000 spectators. Braid came back in 1936 to advise on the 2nd hole, for a fee of £26. After part of the course was ploughed for food in the Second World War, Philip Mackenzie Ross reworked it in 1945 and dropped two seaside holes. Donald Steel later advised on bunkering, and many of the old cross-bunkers went. Today it is par 68 and 6,265 yards from the whites, with no par fives. The 7th, a 428-yard par four, is stroke index one.
Know before you go.
Visitor times
Midweek after 10am; weekends after 12pm (1pm May–September)
Check-in
Pro shop, at least 10 minutes before your tee time
Bag sharing
Not permitted
Shorts
Tailored shorts allowed
Buggy
£40 for two players, book ahead
Make the trip work.
Winter golf here is on the blue course, 5,499 yards, with mats in the fairways from 31 October to 14 March, so the low winter fee buys a shorter test. The club does not tolerate slow play: if your group falls a hole behind and is holding up the game, you must call the next group through. Visitors may use the practice net, putting green and short-iron range before teeing off. Groups of six or more should book catering ahead by email. Hats come off in the clubhouse, and golf shoes are allowed in the back bar and changing rooms but not the lounge or dining room.
From Edinburgh Airport it is around 22 miles, or 35 minutes’ driving, on the city bypass and the A1. Longniddry station is on the North Berwick line, around 20 minutes from Edinburgh Waverley, and the club is on Links Road near the shore, a short taxi from the station.
Longniddry has little accommodation of its own, and the club lists local options on its website. Edinburgh is close enough to be a practical base, with the train or a short drive out each morning. Aberlady and the Lodge at Craigielaw are about ten minutes east, and North Berwick, about 20 minutes away, has the widest choice of hotels in the county if you want to play several East Lothian courses.
Make a trip of it.
Kilspindie and Craigielaw at Aberlady are both about ten minutes east, and Gullane is a few minutes further. Royal Musselburgh and the nine-hole Musselburgh Old Links lie towards Edinburgh. Beside the course, the long beach at Longniddry Bents is good for a walk, and Gosford House, the Wemyss family seat, stands a short way along the coast road.
Find your season.
Fairway mats and the shorter blue course run from 31 October to 14 March, which explains the winter fee. Mid-March reopens the full course, and the highest rates apply from May to September. Weekend visitor times start an hour later in those summer months, at 1pm.
Yes, all year. Midweek visitor times start after 10am and weekend times after 12pm, or 1pm from May to September. Groups of eight or more can ask for a society package by email or on 01875 852141, option 1.
How much are Longniddry green fees?
From November 2026 to mid-March 2027 a midweek round is £70 and a weekend round £85. In May–September 2027 it is £115 midweek and £140 at weekends. A midweek day ticket costs £160, and juniors pay from £20.
Who designed Longniddry golf course?
Harry Colt designed the original course for the 11th Earl of Wemyss, and it opened in 1921. Philip Mackenzie Ross reworked it in 1945, removing two seaside holes, and Donald Steel later advised on the bunkering.
Is there a train to Longniddry Golf Club?
Yes. Longniddry station is on the North Berwick line, about 20 minutes from Edinburgh Waverley. The clubhouse on Links Road is a short taxi ride from the station.
Last checked 11 November 2026. This is an independent planning guide, not a first-hand review or a booking service. Check live availability, access, fees and travel details with the operator before booking. Airport suggestions are starting points for route planning.
