Leith Rules Golf Society
The aim of the Society is to increase the recognition of Leith Links as the home of the earliest recorded rules of golf and one of the game's prominent early locations




Statue of John Rattray sited on Leith Links

Our major project is to fund a statue of John Rattray, the Captain of the club at the Links in 1744 and the signatory to the first rules.

In spite of many obstacles, significant progress continues to be with the project.

On 31st January a major milestone was achieved, with the City of Edinburgh Council approving the plans. It now moves on to the Scottish Parliament for ratification.

David Annand has been given the commission.

Fund raising has started, though it is in the early stages. Please click here for a list of donors.

Main Society Site

 

   
Our target is to have the project completed for the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in 2014.
 
   
    Media articles on the project .....
Edinburgh Evening News January 2011
Scotsman April 2013
STV (Local) April 2013
Inventing April 2013
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    Maquette
We are the proud owners of a maquette of the statue, created by sculptor David Annand, as shown above. Please click here for further images of the Maquette
 
   
    Artist's impression of the statue in situ