Top 10 driving ranges in Edinburgh
Looking for a place to work on your game in Auld Reekie? We take a look at the top 10 driving ranges in Edinburgh.
Top 10 driving ranges in Edinburgh
Swanston is located at the top of Pentland Hills Regional Park, to the south of Edinburgh. It has a 350-yard range with 20 uncovered bays, although there are plans in place to build a shelter and make this the perfect practice facility for all times of year..
Postcode: EH10 7DS
Closest station: Kingsknowe/Wester Hailes
Opening Hours: 8am-8pm
Cost: £3 for 50 balls
Kings Acre Driving Range
Kings Acre has a great 30-bay covered range with 18 holes and greens. It is floodlit and there are also three water hazards and ten bunkers to keep things interesting. Laser-accurate distance markers are also dotted about to help you get to grips with your yardages.
Postcode: EH18 1AU
Closest station: Edinburgh/Newcraighall
Opening Hours: 9am-10pm (Mon-Fri), 8am-8pm (Sat-Sun)
Cost: £3.50 for 50 balls
Braid Hills Golf Centre
Braid Hills is one of the biggest driving ranges in the area with 42 floodlit bays, 30 of which are covered. In addition to this, there is a short game area with seven practice bunkers and three putting greens.
Postcode: EH16 6NS
Closest station: Edinburgh
Opening Hours: 9am-9.30pm (Mon-Fri), 9am-6.30pm (Sat-Sun)
Cost: £3.70 for 50 balls
Melville Golf Centre
Melville is a brilliant range with something for everyone. There are 22 covered, floodlit bays, 17 of which operate using the Powertee system along with 5 rubber mat bays. During the winter months, be sure to make the most of one of the range’s 8 heated bays to keep those chills away. Furthermore, there is also a short game area comprising a putting green and six short holes which can be played for just a few pounds.
Postcode: EH18 1AN
Closest station: Musselburgh/Newcraighall
Opening Hours: 9am-10pm (Mon-Fri), 9am-8pm (Sat-Sun)
Cost: £4 for 50 balls
Dalmahoy Country Club
Dalmahoy, southwest of Edinburgh next to the A71, has a 12-bay driving range and a short game area with two practice greens and bunkers. Should you wish to receive some tuition, the club’s PGA Professionals are available for lessons.
Postcode: EH27 8EB
Closest station: Curriehill
Opening Hours: 7.30am-9.30pm
Cost: £3 for 50 balls.
Glencorse Golf Club
The range at Glencorse Golf Club is about half a mile down the road from the course itself. There are 30 bays, all of which are covered and floodlit.
Postcode: EH26 0RD
Closest station: N/A
Opening Hours: 9am-9pm (Mon-Fri), 10am-6pm (Sat-Sun)
Cost: £2 for 50 balls