Welcome to the oldest Golf Club in the world
Welcome
Welcome to The Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh.
In 2035 we will celebrate our 300th Anniversary; the first club in the world to do so.
Whilst golf in some form has been played from a much earlier time; it is in the first half of the eighteenth century that the first ‘golfing societies’ were formed. The Royal Burgess is recognised as the oldest of these (1735) and after its earliest homes at Bruntsfield links in Edinburgh and old Musselburgh, it is now based at Barnton on the west of Edinburgh.
Located less than 5 miles from both the city centre & Edinburgh Airport, the golf course, designed originally by the legendary Willie Park Jr, is undoubtedly one of the very best parkland courses in Scotland. The greenkeeping, all round presentation of the course and surrounding grounds are of the highest standard.
The clubhouse is arguably one of the grandest in the world of golf and displays some of the most fascinating and historic golfing artefacts and trophies. It’s also the perfect place to unwind while sipping a contemplative drink or settling down to a delicious meal in our spectacular dining room.
Whether you are a member, guest or visitor, our superb team will be here to provide a friendly welcome and professional service.
Please enjoy the Royal Burgess.
John Yuille
Captain
Club Diary
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The Course
The Royal Burgess course at Barnton is a real pleasure to play for golfers of all abilities. Situated in beautiful parkland, it is hard to imagine you’re just six miles from the heart of Edinburgh and within easy reach of Edinburgh Airport.
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The Society
The Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh traces its origins back to 1735 and is widely recognised as the oldest golf club in the world.
The Professional’s Shop
Our Golf Professional and his team have one priority at The Royal Burgess Golfing Society: to make the ‘Royal Burgess experience’ on the course a truly exceptional one. The Professional’s Shop offers a number of practical services including golf clubs, buggy, power trolley hire and club repairs.
The Clubhouse
The Clubhouse at Barnton is, alongside our superb course, the real jewel in the crown of The Royal Burgess Golfing Society, and an outstanding example of Arts and Crafts architecture from the late Victorian period.
Food & Drink
Our Head Chef and catering team at The Royal Burgess cook from ‘scratch’ and our philosophy is to use great, fresh, local ingredients to create tasty dishes for all occasions. From Sunday lunch to late suppers, see what’s on offer.
