‘Must-Do’ experiences in and around St Andrews

 

St Andrews is a beautiful historic town with an ancient University. There is lots to see and do. It is filled with many eating places and coffee shops as well as a great range of independent shops.

If you are looking for more information about what to do or where to eat we recommend that you download the app: Love St Andrews

 

 

 

 

Play Golf

Whether you are an experienced golfer or have never picked up a club, St Andrews offers the chance to say, "I've played golf in St Andrews.” There are 7 courses to choose from.

  • Try the popular Himalayas Putting Green (officially St Andrews Ladies' Putting Club) – an entertaining 18-hole putting course suitable for all ages. Clubs and balls are included for £4.
  • Visit the first and eighteenth holes of the Old Course to watch golfers finish their rounds.
  • Explore the R&A World Golf Museum to learn about the history of the game.
  • Golf and tourist information is available from the St Andrews Links Golf Hub in Market Street.
  • Useful websites: www.standrews.com    www.standrewsputtingclub.com

 

Walks

  • Stroll along the West Sands a beautiful sandy beach stretching 2 miles beside the golf links. The Castle Beach and East Sands are also nearby. Beach saunas and cold-water swimming experiences are available for the adventurous.
  • Discover the Lade Braes, a peaceful riverside walk through the heart of town.
  • St Andrews Harbour, the East Sands, the pier walk and Kinkell Braes.
  • Continue east along the Fife Coastal Path.
  • More local and Fife walks at fifewalking.com

 

University & Historic Sites

  • University of St Andrews. Founded in 1413, it is Scotland's oldest university and the third oldest in the English-speaking world. Highlights, St Salvator's Quad and historic cloisters, the University Chapel and MUSA (Museum of the University of St Andrews), St Mary’s College see www.st-andrews.ac.uk
  • St Andrews Cathedral. Visit the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral, climb St Rule's Tower, visit the graves of golfing legends Old Tom Morris and Young Tom Morris.
  • St Andrews Castle, famous for its siege tunnels and dramatic history.
  • St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden. Visit StAndrews museum.com

 

Gardens

 

Sports/Fitness/Classes

  • East Sands Leisure Centre (swimming, fitness, squash), University Sports Centre (fitness, indoor tennis), St Andrews Tennis Club (tennis and padel). Various fitness programmes at SALT, KILO Club and PINK.

 

Rainy Day Activities

  • Kingsbarns Distillery, Eden Mill Brewery, Byre Theatre, Kinburn Park Museum, MUSA.

 

Day Trips

  • East Neuk Fishing Villages (Crail, Anstruther, Pittenweem, St Monans)
  • Isle of May Wildlife reserve famous for seabirds, puffins and seals.
  • Edinburgh Scotland's capital is easily reached by bus or train and offers world-class attractions.
  • Dundee. Just 25 minutes away and home to the V&A Dundee, Discovery Point, The McManus Art Gallery, Dundee Science Centre.
  • Falkland Palace, a beautiful Renaissance palace once used by Scottish royalty, including Mary, Queen of Scots, with historic royal apartments, tapestries, and portraits plus Britain's oldest real tennis court. www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/falkland-palace

 

For general visitor information

  • www.welcometofife.com
  • There are several excellent apps about St Andrews, some general and some specific ones. Love St Andrews is a good starter.