Swanston New Golf Club
Course Information
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
About Swanston New Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: 111 Swanston Road, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH10 7DS United Kingdom
Tel: 0131 445 2239
Golf Pro: Stephen Speirs
Website: https://www.swanstongolf.co.uk/
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££
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.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Swanston Course | White | 69 | 68 | 5763 | ||
| Swanston Course | Yellow | 68 | 67 | 5425 | ||
| Swanston Course | Yellow | 67 | 67 | 5401 | ||
| Swanston Course | Red | 71 | 71 | 5235 | ||
Swanston New Golf Club Reviews
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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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Ailsa Grew rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 18 2026
Lothianburn golf course was the most beautiful golf club
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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.Reviewer Rating
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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
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 betterReviewer Rating
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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.Reviewer Rating
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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
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)
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 85 Handicap: 19)
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Tom rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 25 2017
Really nice golf course with some particularly striking par 3s. The front nine of the course stands with some really fun and interesting holes and the unique setting of being at the foot of the Pentlands. Greens and fairways were in great condition, bunkers really nice too.
There was a really friendly atmosphere on and off the course. Helpful and welcoming pro in the shop and friendly waiting staff made the visit very enjoyable! Definitely worth a visit!
There was a really friendly atmosphere on and off the course. Helpful and welcoming pro in the shop and friendly waiting staff made the visit very enjoyable! Definitely worth a visit!
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Gareth F rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 16 2017
Good course would play again and i will be playing again next week
(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 90 Handicap: )
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Gareth F rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 16 2017
Good course would play again and i will be playing again next week
(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 90 Handicap: )
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Andy M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 27 2017
Really enjoyed course. Your score is determined by accuracy not power. Sloping fairways and small contoured greens on holes not especially long make this the case. Views from course across edinburgh add to enjoyment. Played in March after days of heavy rain and course in amazing condition for that time of year.
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Tom H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 14 2017
Scenic and right next to ski centre. Would ski again, fun with friends and in the country
(Round played: Jul 2016 - Score: 100 Handicap: 22.4)
(Round played: Jul 2016 - Score: 100 Handicap: 22.4)
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William D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 14 2017
very good, good greens and fairways, very goof
(Round played: Mar 2017 - Score: 104 Handicap: )
(Round played: Mar 2017 - Score: 104 Handicap: )
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Colin P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 19 2016
beautiful course on outskirts of Edinburgh well laid out
(Round played: Sep 2016 - Score: 78 Handicap: 9)
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Colin H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 30 2016
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alex bell rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 6 2015
too many blind approach shots. if you don't know the course you won't score well. greens need a lot of work, some tee's are uneven and thats a very easy fix so not sure why it hasn't been fixed.
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Iain M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 21 2015
Pleasantly surprised how good Swanston is becoming
Tough tough course to score on - wish I could play it again today as Id play a few holes quite differently now I know the lie of the land
(Round played: Aug 2015 - Score: 90 Handicap: 13)
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Graham J rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 22 2015
Weather was glorious, some of the new holes, (first 6) greens could be better. Its a very challenging course with a good variety of holes. Good practice facilities available.
(Round played: Apr 2015 - Score: 81 Handicap: 12.2)
(Round played: Apr 2015 - Score: 81 Handicap: 12.2)
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Telis S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 12 2014
A beautiful golf course that gives you a test of golf and fantastic views of Edinburgh. The course challenges to me were sloping fairways, whirry grass areas and well placed bunkers and ditches. Will test all standards of golfers. Found back of course to be quite high but the par 3 14th hole is speculation. course signage and cards - varied. Loved it and the club house and facilities are great with onsite cottages right nearby. A golfer's paradise.
(Round played: Oct 2014 - Score: 88 Handicap: 17.9)
(Round played: Oct 2014 - Score: 88 Handicap: 17.9)
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Jim H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 7 2013
Some of the best views in Edinburgh on Swanston looking over to Fife and well worth the climb. Excellent set up with good practice facilities and a well designed short 9 hole course ( The Templar). The 6 new holes created 6 years ago have now bedded in and are very impressive. While not the longest course it's a good test of golf. The Par 3's at the 11th, 14th and 15th are as good as you will find anywhere in the Lothians. Major investment has been made with a tremendous modern Clubhouse which is open to non golfers and the course is well maintained with the greens in superb condition. Very friendly team of starters in the Shop led by Stuart . 2 Pga
qualified coaches and 2 in training. The set up created at Swanston is the way forward for Golf- relaxed, informal and an all round good set up. Recommend for an outing be it on the full course or if time is tight the 9 hole Templar and the quality of food and service in the Brassiere is excellent.
qualified coaches and 2 in training. The set up created at Swanston is the way forward for Golf- relaxed, informal and an all round good set up. Recommend for an outing be it on the full course or if time is tight the 9 hole Templar and the quality of food and service in the Brassiere is excellent.
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Alasdair K rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 5 2013
Played here for the first time last Friday and overall enjoyed the course. Clearly this course has undergone some serious work over the past few years and it still feels a bit like a 6 hole course and a 12 hole course rather than a fluid 18 hole course.
The course in general was very well kept with greens, fairways and tees all in nice condition. Some of the rough is horrendous though, something that I didn't see the need for to be honest. For example on the long, uphill, into the wind 14th you have a gorse covered hillside to your left and knee deep rough to your right, into the howling wind that we faced any slight pull or cut was completely gone.
The first 6 holes were very nice, the course designer has done a good job there, however the landscape is still a little featureless, but with time I am sure this will improve. Once you cross the road, to what I assume is the older part of the course, the holes are nicely varied and challenging with a couple of spectacular par 3s at the 11th and 15th crossing a small gorge.
I understand they are still looking at a couple more course improvements, I would suggest doing something to make the 2nd shots to the 8th and 14th a little fairer but overall I don't see a huge amount of improving being required.
The course in general was very well kept with greens, fairways and tees all in nice condition. Some of the rough is horrendous though, something that I didn't see the need for to be honest. For example on the long, uphill, into the wind 14th you have a gorse covered hillside to your left and knee deep rough to your right, into the howling wind that we faced any slight pull or cut was completely gone.
The first 6 holes were very nice, the course designer has done a good job there, however the landscape is still a little featureless, but with time I am sure this will improve. Once you cross the road, to what I assume is the older part of the course, the holes are nicely varied and challenging with a couple of spectacular par 3s at the 11th and 15th crossing a small gorge.
I understand they are still looking at a couple more course improvements, I would suggest doing something to make the 2nd shots to the 8th and 14th a little fairer but overall I don't see a huge amount of improving being required.
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Graham H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 31 2013
rather plain course as so new. Greens very sandy and bobbly but a fun place for a quick 9 holes.
(Round played: Apr 2013 - Score: 72 Handicap: 18.2)
(Round played: Apr 2013 - Score: 72 Handicap: 18.2)
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Frank F rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 5 2013
A bit chilly to start with but warmed up as the day went on. The Club House is stunning unlike my round today :-(
(Round played: Mar 2013 - Score: 132 Handicap: 27.3)
(Round played: Mar 2013 - Score: 132 Handicap: 27.3)
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Jamie F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 17 2012
Good course, not the longest, but very hilly so quite a few sidehill lies - and the greens were very slick so accuracy was at a premium here. Apart from that the course was good condition and the clubhouse was very nice.
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Bradley B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 17 2012
very nice course quite hilly though we got a buggy and it just lasted to get round 18 holes greens werent the best i dono if its just down to me not being able to read the greens they were really fast aswell clubhouse wasent that bad eather friendly people at the course aswell
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Fraser M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 6 2011
very good and well kept conditions
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Peter M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 4 2011
Lovely old course with some new holes added. Like playing two different courses on the old/new part of the course, but there's only a couple of weak holes. Accuracy is more key than length as the punishment for a poor shot can be severe.
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Peter M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 4 2011
Used to be a member here, and have played both old course and new course. The new holes are much better than the old (not the old 15th though, loved that hole) but they are not in keeping with the old, better, part of the course. Great, friendly, atmosphere within the club and it is a great test of golf, espcially when the wind picks up as it is quite elevated. Take away the silly fairway on the first hole and it would have scored one star better.
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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.
Is there a bar at Swanston New Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Swanston New Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Swanston New Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Swanston New Golf Club?
Yes there is accommodation at Swanston New Golf Club. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Swanston New Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Swanston New Golf Club for further details.
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