ENTERPRISING MOVE BY MARSHALL LEISURE AT BRIMMOND BISTRO

BEAM ME UP, SCOTTY? NO, THE 

CRAIBSTONE GOLF CLUB PODS ARE 

FOR MEALS AND REFRESHMENTS

 By COLIN FARQUHARSON
Colin@scottishgolfview.com

It looks like a scene out of Dr Who with space-travel vehicles landing.
Actually, they "pods" at Craibstone Golf Club, Bucksburn near Aberdeen for customers at the club's "Brimmond Bistro" to dine and drink outwith the clubhouse if complete privacy is sought.
The pods can rotate if those inside want to change the view and there is a zip to let them get in an out (as club manager Billy Sim demonstrates in the picture below).
 
Each pod cost a four-figure sum and I have to say I have 
(a) Never seen the like before.
(b) Never seen anything like it at a golf club/course.

But full marks to the Craibstone Golf Club and Brimmond Bistro owners, Marshall Leisure.
A commendable piece of enterprise, apparently stemming from a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show where the pods were on display. 
It may take a while for the customers/golfers to get use to these pods but Billy Sim says that they are becoming increasingly popular for those who want to have a bite to eat with friends away from the hubub of the dining lounge in the clubhouse.

Craibstone Golf Club is one of the success stories of North-east golf. Four years ago, when it was owned by a Dundee company, it closed its doors, and the course, when it went into liquidation.
Marshall Leisure saw its untapped potential, bought it - and the rest is history.
The appointment of the experienced manager, Billy Sim, was a key factor, as well, in Craibstone Golf Club rising from the ashes as it were. Membership continues to rise steadily and is increasingly popular with businesses who want to give their staff and clients a day out on the golf course with a meal as well.

Craibstone Golf Club general manager Billy Sim tries one of the pods for size. More room than you think inside round the table.

Pictures by Cal Carson Golf Agency