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3.7
102 Reviews (102)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.3
71.7%
Recommend this course
81 out of 102 reviews
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5.0
1 Reviews (1)
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Conditions
5.0
Value
5.0
Layout
3.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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3.8
16 Reviews (16)
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
3.4
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
75.0%
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About

Holes 18
Type
Style Parkland
Par 70
Length 5914 yards
Slope 126
Rating 69.4

Niddry Castle Golf Club offers 18 holes of par-70 golf over 5,914 yards, providing a good course for all levels and ability of player. Magnificent vistas provide a glimpse of the Pentland Hills, and the holes all offer their own unique tests and hazards - plus there's a castle smack-dab in the middle. If you can control your shots and manage a solid golf course, then this patch of parkland ought to be on your itinerary for any golf trip to Scotland.

Fire away at Cannons Drive, the Niddry Castle Golf Club's 198-yard par-3 first hole, featuring a green that slopes away. The long hole is the sixth, Castle View, a par-5 524-yarder - pick right or left of the fairway at the tee to avoid sticking yourself behind a large tree for the second shot. Gan Hame, the 18th hole, a par 4 that measures 404 yards, provides a superb finishing hole, with an elevated tee shot to a fairway that features trees on both sides.

If you're going in winter, when the club sees fewer players, Niddry Castle Golf Club offers golf-and-coffee specials.

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Course Details

Year Built 1982

Rentals/Services

Clubs No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, AMEX
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms

Reviews

3.7
102 Reviews (102)
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Helpful staff

This was a really good course with some challenging holes. Difficult at times to find the next hole but local players point the way. Staff were really helpful and friendly prior to playing , explaining some holes and the route to take. Our football all enjoyed the game

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor care

The greens and tees were in poor condition for this time of year. Patchy growth in lots of areas.
It is an interesting layout and would no doubt take a round or two to get to know the lines of approach.
Would I play it again, sorry no.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Lovely course!

Had not played Niddry Castle since it extended to 18 holes...cracking course...definitely worth a visit if in the
area...relaxed and friendly atmosphere...staff were very
helpful...members also...addition of 9 to 18 made this a
nice way to spend a few hours in April sunshine...looks quite straightforward but is a challenging course..no hills to
speak of but lots of lurking hazards...

Give it a go...

Many Thanks to all

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Value for money

Though golf now got great deal
At to days squeeze on money.
Coarse was like my own private
One as only my self and my son
On coarce and Coarse was in great condition will play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent

Excellent course conditions even better surroundings!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worse course in West Lothian

Played this as a four ball on Sunday 8th May.
This is by far the worse course in West Lothian and not worth £2 let alone £20 per head.
Firstly, the greens were terrible and clearly they hadn’t been cut all week. It was like putting in a Persian rug and it’s obvious to us now why there was hardly anyone else on the course.
Secondly, after our round had finished at 18.30 the clubhouse was all shut up so we had nowhere to go for a bite to eat and a drink.
Could have played a much better course in the region for the same money and had a better experience. Would not recommend to anyone.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not open

When getting to the course, the club clearly advertised the times we played before the club actually opened and was a gate locking entry to the course. Had to park on the street and walk up, 2 other tee off’s had to do the same.
When got there due to nothing being open we didn’t know the layout of the course with no assistance and as wasn’t open and no members about was very difficult to navigate for the first few holes.
When getting to the end of the round we weren’t made aware there was a shotgun start comp on and due to this the playing members wouldn’t allow us to play the 17th and 18th. This should have been advertised.
Not great experience as a visitor to say the least

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First round on this course.

Had a cracking time here today. Course layout is ok, but you have to back track down a few fairways to get to the next tees. The 17th and 18th holes around the castle are fantastic.

Club house has the best roll and square sausage and tattie scone I have had in a very long time! Cracking cup of tea also!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course fantastic views considering getting membership

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Had no notice for golf club

Could not get in touch to see if still open
Found out later it was but 6 holes off
And winter greens
Paid for 18 got none now golf did not help

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