The Royal Burgess Golf Club
About The Royal Burgess Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: 181 Whitehouse Road, Barnton, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH4 6BY United Kingdom
Tel: 0131 339 2075
Golf Pro: Steven Brian | Tel: 0131 339 6474
Website: https://www.royalburgess.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££££
Except when Society competitions are being held, visitor tee times are available as follows:
Weekdays from 9.30 a.m. to 12 Noon and from 2.00 p.m.
Weekends from 2.30 p.m. on Saturday and from 12 Noon on Sunday
Midweek Guide: £175.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £175.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| The Royal Burgess | Red | 71 | 72 [126] | 6531 | ||
| The Royal Burgess | White | 70 | 70.2 [116] | 6158 | ||
| The Royal Burgess | yellow | 73 | 67.8 [117] | 5646 | ||
The Royal Burgess Golf Club Reviews
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What The Club Says
The Royal Burgess Golfing Society, founded in 1735, is the oldest golfing society in the world and one of only 10 “Royal” golf clubs in Scotland. While primarily a members’ club with a rich tradition, visitors and guests are made to feel very welcome.
Located on the outskirts of Edinburgh, the golf course is just six miles from the city centre and easily accessible by road, rail or air. The mature parkland course was originally designed by Willie Park Jnr with subsequent improvements from Harry Colt and Philip Mackenzie Ross. The course is lovingly maintained by loyal and dedicated greenstaff and is recognised as one of best parkland courses in the country.
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Reviews for The Royal Burgess Golf Club
Reviewed Jul 4 2025
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Reviewed Jun 3 2024
Super condition, with true but challenging greens
The course was a real challenge with a strong wind blowing and many bunkers and tree lined fairways. Anything wide was generally snookered behind a tree.Terrific condition of fairways and greens. The greens putted true and very subtle reads
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Reviewed Aug 21 2022
A must play Scottish Parkland course!
A course steeped in tradition with the reputation for being quite stuffy. I didn't feel that at all and was warmly welcomed. The course layout and condition were first class. Bunkers well placed. Greens in first class condition. No bad holes at all. I'm struggling to think of a better parkland course in Scotland. Ok, it doesn't have the scenery you'll get at Gleneagles but you'll enjoy the course just as much. A must play.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Jun 10 2021
Lovely setting
Good course overall, looks like it will be quite short when you look at the scorecard but watch out for the bunkers. They are everywhere ????.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Jul 14 2018
Magnificent course
A real privilege to play this course. Although it has been hot over past few weeks the condition of the greens were brilliant.(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 97 Handicap: 21.9)
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Reviewed May 16 2018
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Reviewed Jul 6 2016
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Reviewed Jun 30 2015
First class course where everything was in top condition. Fairways are generous, rough is fair and the greens are true and smooth.
(Round played: Jun 2015 - Score: 88 Handicap: 18.5)
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Reviewed Jun 12 2015
Course in great condition. Facilities great. Remember to keep your shirt inside your trousers when playing
(Round played: Jun 2015 - Score: 91 Handicap: 21)
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Reviewed Jul 24 2014
Friendly staff and not at all stuffy.
Highly recommended if you are in Edinburgh
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