Craigielaw Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-71 links course at Aberlady in East Lothian, Scotland. Donald Steel designed the course, which opened in 2001. From the White tees it measures 6,601 yards with a course rating of 73.9 and slope of 135.
Blue tees play 6,043 yards at 70.0/124, while the Red tees measure 5,373 yards at 72.0/128. The layout is a modern interpretation of links golf, with exposed coastal terrain and firm-running characteristics associated with East Lothian. Craigielaw accepts visitor play and publishes seasonal green fees rather than operating as a members-only course.
The course is an 18-hole links golf course. It plays to par 71, 6,601 yards, course rating 73.9 and slope rating 135. Designed by Donald Steel, the course originally opened in 2001. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Pro Shop, Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping Area, Club Hire, Golf Lessons, Club Fitting, Restaurant, and 1 more.
Craigielaw was created as a new golf development at Aberlady and opened in 2001, adding a modern championship course to an area already dense with historic links.
Donald Steel's layout uses the open coastal ground to provide a modern links-style test with firm-running approaches, exposed wind conditions and strategic bunkering.
Craigielaw combines visitor and member golf with extensive practice facilities, clubhouse dining and on-site lodge accommodation.
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| Fee Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Weekday | |
| 2026 April 1-May 14 Weekday Round | £80 |
| 2026 May 15-October 31 Weekday Round | £125 |
| 2026 November 1-March 31 Weekday Round | £60 |
| Weekend | |
| 2026 April 1-May 14 Weekend Round | £95 |
| 2026 May 15-October 31 Weekend Round | £160 |
| 2026 November 1-March 31 Weekend Round | £70 |
Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact the course to confirm current rates.
| Front 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 |
| Yards | 327 | 558 | 155 | 583 | 424 | 174 | 366 | 185 | 342 | 3114 |
| Index | 9 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 17 | - |
| Back 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Yards | 174 | 540 | 445 | 403 | 407 | 347 | 467 | 161 | 543 | 3487 | 6601 |
| Index | 10 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 14 | - | - |
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