Silverknowes Golf Club
Course Information
Silverknowes Golf Club, Lothian is an 18 hole, par 71 (6281 yard), private, links golf course established in 1957.
18 holes | Par 72 | 6281 yards | Private | Links
Silverknowes Golf Club Information
Golf Club Overview
Address: Silverknowes Parkway, Silverknowes, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH4 5ET United Kingdom
Tel: 0131 336 3843
Website: https://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/silverknowes-golf-course
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Silverknowes Reviews
Discover what golfers are saying about the course, facilities, and overall experience at Silverknowes Golf Club. Explore detailed insights on the golf course, including course conditions, value for money, and pace of play from the latest reviews and feedback in 2025. The Golfshake independent reviews also cover important factors like facilities & service, hospitality, practice facilities, and food & drink. Access the latest, unbiased reviews to help you make an informed decision about your next round at Silverknowes Golf Club.
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.06
AVERAGE RATING 3.2
(based on 92 reviews)
5 star
6
4 star
27
3 star
42
2 star
15
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2
HIGHLY RATED
100%
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What the club says: Silverknowes Golf Club was founded in 1957 to promote the playing of golf over one of the best-situated courses in Scotland.
Located on the southern side of the Firth of Forth between Cramond and Granton, Silverknowes Golf Course offers a good golfing challenge to players of all standards. The course is easy to walk and the views across the water are really quite special.
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Steven D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 4 2020
Worth a try.
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Ringo/Edinburgh rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 8 2020
Decent front 8, back 10 not so good
It was a warm day in August, the front 8 holes were in good condition although playing quite slow, from hole 9 onwards most of the holes were playing very slow which made the course feel very inconsistent. Many bunkers were still waterlogged, greens were also not in great condition. Pace of play was very slow, frustratingly so, which seemed to be down to the quality of the players (i.e., not very good and unwilling to pick up or play from correct tees etc).The course design has some interesting holes in the front 8, but let down by almost every hole has a right fairway bunker at 200-230 yards, requiring little tee strategy other than "hit with your driver and try and miss the bunker on the right". Green design also seemed very inconsistent, although there were some good variety in green shapes, there was no consistent "feel" to the green speed or slopes, which wasn't helped by the poor condition the greens were in. Tee boxes were also in bad condition, the Par 3 15th was covered in a layer of sand, making it feel like you were playing out of a bunker! Fairways again were inconsistent, a number of hilly lies means you have to be cautious of getting good contact with the ball. Some fairways had decent speed, others were treacle slow with very little roll, again making it a frustrating experience when hitting what felt like a good shot to only find out it travelled 2 clubs less than expected!
There were a couple of interesting holes, the ridiculous 90 degree dogleg 16th followed by the fun green placement of the par 4 17th. The final hole, a near 600 yard par 5 kind of sums up Silverknowes - it's long and straight (and slightly uphill) with bunkers to the right to punish any wayward slices/fades, sloping lies on the fairway and a sloping green, once completed it feels like a real grind just to make par and is unfortunately a bit forgettable.
If I played again, I would just stick to the front 8 holes unless it's been a really dry couple of weeks beforehand.
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Alistair G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 23 2019
Nice course with great views of the forth estuary.
Greens in great condition and would play again.
(Round played: Jun 2019 - Score: 77 Handicap: 8.3)
Greens in great condition and would play again.
(Round played: Jun 2019 - Score: 77 Handicap: 8.3)
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Show moreMark M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 15 2019
I play at Silverknowes a lot. It may be a municipal course but it is in good condition and has some difficult holes. Greens are always good too.
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Show moreJim B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 11 2018
Good course with stunning views.
Silverknowes is close to the centre of Edinburgh and several holes overlook the Firth of Forth. Part of Edinburgh Leisure's Council managed group of golf facilities, the course offers an excellent challenge whilst being reasonably friendly to high handicappers.Facilities are basic but the course is well maintained and certainly worth a visit.
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Show moreJames M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 27 2018
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Show moreRiaz M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 26 2018
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Show moreSteven C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 17 2018
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Show moreKevin M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 2 2018
Nice big fairways
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Show moreTrevor L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 13 2017
Course is in great condition for a council course
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Show moreBill K rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 20 2017
Great parkland course with two par 5's and some long par 4's and gre
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Show moreAndrew H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 18 2017
Coure in great condition
The course is in brilliant condition. Playing fairly fast.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreGavin H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 21 2017
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Show moreDavid E rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 12 2017
Social game with John Reid, weather windy and wet with a lot of fog. Course empty on a Tuesday morning
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 100 Handicap: )
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 100 Handicap: )
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Show moreJohn R rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 8 2017
Overall good course. But very wet underfoot and a few tees moved forward due to condition of ground.
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 84 Handicap: 10.3)
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 84 Handicap: 10.3)
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Show moreBill K rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 14 2016
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Show moreRiaz M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 20 2016
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Show moreAlex B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 13 2016
Great course to improve your golf,excellent for mid to high handicap golfers, great views over the river fourth. easy to reach from the center of Edinburgh.
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 114 Handicap: 24)
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 114 Handicap: 24)
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Colin M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 6 2016
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Show moreKevin P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 10 2016
greens are in good condition at the moment the rough is a bit lush so keep it on the short stuff !!
(Round played: Jun 2016 - Score: 93 Handicap: 15.4)
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Show morePatrick T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 25 2016
(Round played: May 2016 - Score: 123 Handicap: )
very good my first ever 18 holes. Greens that see afternoon sun were excellent. Thank you
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Show moreMark P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 9 2016
Good local authority course - a bit soggy at this time of year same as all parkland - Some decent holes and worth a look
(Round played: Mar 2016 - Score: 82 Handicap: 10.3)
(Round played: Mar 2016 - Score: 82 Handicap: 10.3)
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Show moreSean A rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 14 2015
good course, nice open fairways.
Hard to really judge properly as grounds were very icy
(Round played: Dec 2015 - Score: 131 Handicap: 0)
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Show moreMark P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 19 2015
Good council coursed played on a bad boggy day which made scoring tricky - nice views and decent mix of holes
(Round played: Nov 2015 - Score: 87 Handicap: 10.8)
(Round played: Nov 2015 - Score: 87 Handicap: 10.8)
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Show moreSteven M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 11 2015
Course was soggy after heavy rain the day before but held op well considering!
Fairways were in good condition but tees and greens could do with a trim
as putting proved to be a pain with everything coming up well short!
Have played it in Summer so will be back!
(Round played: Nov 2015 - Score: 80 Handicap: 8)
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Show moreStephen D rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 24 2015
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(Round played: Sep 2015 - Score: 79 Handicap: )
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Show moreMark P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 3 2015
Nice council course with good variety of holes
(Round played: Jul 2015 - Score: 82 Handicap: 13)
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Show moreColin M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 23 2015
many thanks to the pro and starter for fitting our outing in at very short notice, after our arranged course was closed due to the weather. Silverknowes was in great order despite the weather, a credit to all concerned. I will be making a return visit soon.
(Round played: Jul 2015 - Score: 103 Handicap: 20.4)
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Show moreKevin P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 21 2015
played here loads of times decent course greens are good at the moment always been a bit of pot luck if they are good or not !! but when they are I would recommend more often
(Round played: Jul 2015 - Score: 92 Handicap: 14.3)
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Show moreSteve Y rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 25 2015
First visit to course plays well long wide fairways. Suit all levels of ability and handicap. Will play again.
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Silverknowes Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Silverknowes Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Silverknowes Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Silverknowes Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Silverknowes 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 Silverknowes Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of changing facilities at this venue.
Can you hire buggies at Silverknowes 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 Silverknowes Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Silverknowes Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Silverknowes Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Silverknowes Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a restaurant at this venue.
Is there accommodation at Silverknowes Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Silverknowes Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Silverknowes Golf Club for further details.
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