
Braid Hills-Wee Braids Course
Braid Hills No.1 Golf Club


About this course
Braid Hills Golf Course occupies elevated ground on the southern edge of Edinburgh, offering two distinct layouts on the same hillside site. The Wee Braids, the shorter of the two courses, provides a compact test of golf across undulating terrain with expansive views over the city and the Firth of Forth. The course takes its name from the Braid Hills themselves, a prominent feature of Edinburgh's southern landscape that has hosted golf since the late nineteenth century. The layout is characterized by its hilly topography and exposed position, where wind often plays a significant role in club selection and strategy. The terrain creates natural elevation changes throughout the round, with several holes playing uphill or downhill and requiring careful judgment of distance. The course serves as both a testing ground for beginners and a quick round option for more experienced players familiar with Edinburgh's municipal golf offerings. Braid Hills operates as a public facility managed by the City of Edinburgh Council, making it accessible to visitors and residents alike. The course sits within a landscape of gorse and rough grasses typical of Scottish parkland settings at this elevation. Its proximity to the city center and relatively modest length make it a practical choice for golfers seeking a genuine Scottish golf experience without the formality or expense of private club membership. The setting provides a contrast between urban accessibility and the open, windswept character of traditional Scottish golf terrain.
Quick facts
- Location
- Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 5,958 yards
- Difficulty
- 68/116
- Course Vaults score
- 7.5
Getting there
Edinburgh Airport lies just eight miles west of the city center, making Braid Hills No.1 Golf Club an effortless addition to any Scottish itinerary - a twenty-minute drive through the capital's southern suburbs before the road climbs toward the Braid Hills themselves. The approach is quintessentially Edinburgh: Georgian terraces give way to Victorian villas, then suddenly the city falls behind as you ascend onto open moorland crowned by the Salisbury Crags and Arthur's Seat looming to the north. The clubhouse sits high on the hillside, commanding sweeping views back across the rooftops and spires of Old Town, a municipal treasure perched where the urban edge meets wild, gorse-studded common ground.

FAQ
Common questions about Braid Hills-Wee Braids at Braid Hills No.1 Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Braid Hills-Wee Braids at Braid Hills No.1 Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 6 logged golfers.
Yes. Braid Hills-Wee Braids at Braid Hills No.1 Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Braid Hills-Wee Braids is 70.
Braid Hills-Wee Braids plays 5,958 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Braid Hills-Wee Braids is 116.
Braid Hills-Wee Braids is a 18-hole course.



