The Scottish Military Research Group - Commemorations Project

Adam Brown

Location: Baberton Golf Club, Baberton Avenue

From http://www.babertongolfclub.com/index.php/the-course/about-baberton

Typical of the vastly increased number of military establishments in wartime was the encampment at Malleny, Currie, which led to the special relationship between the Club and the 3rd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry, during the 1914 - 1918 conflict. The privilege of play free of charge was extended to its officers and non-commissioned officers. The compliment was returned by the battalion arranging for squads to work on the course so minimising the neglect caused by absence of greens staff on active service.

In respect of the kindness shown by Baberton Golf Club, the battalion presented the Club with a handsome cup following a match between the Club and their Officers in 1917. This cup, the HLI Cup, is still played for today and is one of the major trophies played for each year by the gentlemen at Baberton.