Swanston New Golf Club

4.3 Golfshake Golf Course Rating 47 reviews | Price Guide: £££

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Swanston New Golf Club, is a 27 hole golf club with the 18 hole, par 68 Swanston Course & 9 hole, par 60 Templar Course. A private golf course where everyone is welcome

27 holes | Par Swanston Course 68; Templar Course 60 | Swanston Course 5763,Templar Course 2706 yards | Private | Parkland

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Swanston New Golf Club Information & Reviews for 2025

Contact
Visitors

Address: 111 Swanston Road, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH10 7DS United Kingdom

Tel: 0131 445 2239

Golf Pro: Stephen Speirs

Website: http://www.swanstongolf.co.uk/

Golf Club Facilities

Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Swanston New Golf Club and read frequently asked questions.

http://www.swanstongolf.co.uk

Midweek Guide: £15.00 per round winter £20.00 per round summer *

Weekend Guide: £20.00 per round winter £30.00 per round Summer *

Societies Accepted to Play
Society Deals Available
Voucher Deals Available
7 Day Membership Available
5 Day Membership Available

Restrictions: Maximum Handicap No Restriction

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Tee Time Information

Midweek Guide: £15.00 per round winter £20.00 per round summer *

Weekend Guide: £20.00 per round winter £30.00 per round Summer *

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Reviews

GOLFSHAKE RATING

4.29

Golfshake Golf Course Rating

AVERAGE RATING 4
(based on 47 reviews)

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would play again or recommend

3.9

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3.4

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4.2

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4.2

Facilities & Service

3.1

Hospitality

3.3

Practice Facilities

3.3

Food & Drink

What the club says: Swanston is a member's club firstly but with modern golf and clubhouse facilities Unlike many golf clubs Swanston can truly say that it caters for all golfers from beginners to experienced. The 350 yard driving range, 2 putting greens, short-game area, 9-hole short-course plus the traditional 18-hole course all complement each other to cater for the modern golfer's needs. We also have 6 holiday cottages and a clubhouse Brasserie open to anyone 12 hours a day throughout the year.
"The Country Club In The City"
Footgolf is also available 11am-5pm Friday to Sunday on the land used by the Templar course and Driving Range

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Stewart A rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 23 2021

Enjoyable round

Played the course on an unusually warm day, lots of ball roll on the fairways.
The course was in good condition, the rough is kept short to make it easier for visitors. Despite being perched on the side of a hill there wasn't too many one leg shorter than the other shots, but bring a battery trolley if you can. The 6th hole is the showcase hole, superb views of Edinburgh, the Forth and Fife beyond.

The course seems to be a mixture of old holes, new holes, and holes tagged on from another course which meant the greens while were inconsistent in size, slope and roll to each other. My watch also did not have a clue which hole I was on. The old 1st hole is now the 13th. I think the now 1st used to be the 7th. Old holes 9 and 10 are now completely gone. There is a lack of signage to tell you where to go to the next hole, 2nd green to 3rd tee and 12th green to 13th tee in particular.

Post round we were told we couldn't sit outside for a drink as the bar closes at 4.30pm. it was 4.05pm. I did enjoy it but with so many other great courses nearby not sure I'd be rushing back.

(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 92 Handicap: 17.8)

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Neil T rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 6 2021

A Tricky course

A very hilly course especially the first half commands respect with smallish greens and a wicked slope on most holes.

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Edinburgh rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Mar 30 2021

I've played Swanston on numerous occasions & have always found it a very good test of golf. The course is situated at the foot of the Pentland Hills, which as a result shapes how the course design & layout. It's a course that requires you to think your way round as opposed to simply employ the power game. Accuracy is the order of the day to score well.
The views across Edinburgh & the surrounding area are second to none.

The welcome from the team at Swanston is always warm & the hospitality in the Brasserie is fantastic.

Would recommend to anyone looking for golf in Edinburgh
Given the location at the Pentland Hills the views over Edinbu

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Sparky rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 19 2019

Good facilities, poor course

Not impressed by the course. Nice clubhouse and range but the course on on the side of the pentlands so not great. New holes are flatter and better

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Jonesy rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 19 2019

Swanston New Poor

Not a great course. Top half of course is really bad. New part is ok but drainage issues.

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Andrew H rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Nov 16 2018

Stunning golf course, incredible views and in great condition for November. My must play course when visiting Edinburgh, incredible contrasting sections of the course from up in the heather covered hills to down in the valley weaving in an out of the burns

Brought along my non golfing partner and she was made to feel so welcome & was even given a few putting tips and an impromptu welcome committee from the lady members out on the course! By far the most welcoming club I’ve ever played. The Pro, members out on the course everyone up in the stunning brasserie bar makes you feel really like they want you there.

Fantastic contemporary modern clubhouse, the construction of the new driving range and practice facilities are well underway and shaping up. nicely and £12 for 18 holes is a steal

Can’t wait to come back

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John T rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed May 16 2018

Hilly course on the side of the peatlands

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Steve H rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 31 2017

Course with excellent views to the Forth and some great par 3s protected by gorse

(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 85 Handicap: 19)

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The following information is subject to change and based on the latest updates and checks on Golfshake from the golf club, golf facility or venue.

Is there a driving range at Swanston New Golf Club?

Yes there is a driving range at Swanston New Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.

Is there a golf clubhouse at Swanston New Golf Club?

Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Swanston New Golf Club.

Is there a golf pro shop at Swanston New Golf Club?

Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.

Are there changing facilities at Swanston New Golf Club?

Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Swanston New Golf Club.

Can you hire buggies at Swanston New Golf Club?

Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.

Can you hire golf clubs at Swanston New Golf Club?

Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Swanston New Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.