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The East Beach in St Andrews
St Andrews
St Andrews, Scotland’s world-famous Home of Golf, is known for its historic university, medieval streets and gorgeous traditional buildings. Standing proudly on the east coast and within half an hour from Dundee and less than two hours from Edinburgh and Glasgow, the town is filled with exciting things to see and do, from St Andrews Cathedral to nearby Scotland’s Secret Bunker.
Great things to do in St Andrews
Discover the town's fascinating past, explore its stunning surroundings and experience golfing history in the place where it all began.
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Golf in St Andrews
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Walking in St Andrews and the East Neuk
This gorgeous coastal location boasts many walks and paths to wander along that allow you to explore the area.
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Tee off at the Home of Golf.
Fife Coastal Path
The Fife Coastal Path runs 117 miles (188 km) from Kincardine in the south of Fife to Newburgh up on the banks of the River Tay.
Top days out ideas
It's not all about playing golf in St Andrews, check out these exciting ideas for days out.
St Andrews Cathedral
Visit the remains of St Andrews Cathedral, which was once Scotland’s largest cathedral and most magnificent church.
St Andrews Botanic Garden
Home to sand dunes, meadows and meandering grass paths.
St Andrews Castle
Explore these dramatic ruins perched on the coast, and learn more about the history of the castle and more.
Kingsbarns Distillery
Located near St Andrews, Kingsbarns Distillery sits in a charming 18th century farm steading, featuring an exhibition, tours & tastings.
World Golf Museum
Come and experience the history of golf in a unique location, just yards from the world famous Old Course.
St Andrews Highland Games
Enjoy a celebratory day of traditional Highland Games with athletics, pipes and drums.
Inspiring routes, trails & itineraries
Get out and about in St Andrews and nearby.
Kingsbarns beach in St Andrews
© VisitScotland / Luigi Di Pasquale
Follow a route
Explore the local area further with one of these tours or itineraries
See what's on in St Andrews
Enjoy the buzz of an event in historic St Andrews.
A book shop in St Andrews.
© VisitScotland / Kenny Lam
Events
Experience what's going on across St Andrews, from sporting activities to music and festivals.
Map of St Andrews
Explore St Andrews
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Travel to and around St Andrews
Getting to St Andrews
Bus and coach
Buses to St Andrews run from Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Train
You can catch the train from Edinburgh or Aberdeen to the nearby town of Leuchars and take a short bus ride to St Andrews.
Driving
The journey times by car are roughly:
- Edinburgh: 1 hr 30 mins
- Glasgow: 1 hr 40 mins
- Dundee: 30 mins
Flying
You can fly into Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow and travel onto St Andrews from there.
Aberdeen International Airport
Edinburgh International Airport
Getting around
Walking
St Andrews is a lovely compact town, so you'll be able to explore easily on foot and walk to all the attractions, shops, eateries and pubs.
Bus and coach
There's a great bus service that runs throughout the town and connects St Andrews with other places in the area, including the charming fishing villages in the East Neuk of Fife and the city of Dundee.
Vehicle hire
If you'd prefer to have your own wheels, you can rent a bike in St Andrews or hire a car in Cupar or Dundee.
The waterfront at St Andrews
© VisitScotland / Peter Dibdin
Places to stay in St Andrews
From luxury spa hotels and elegant guesthouses to cosy beachside B&Bs, you'll find the perfect accommodation for your trip to St Andrews.
Jannettas Gelateria
Places to eat in St Andrews
St Andrews is full of tasty treats, cafes and restaurants to try. It's coastal location makes it a great place to try fresh Scottish seafood, and a stop off at Janettas is a must for any ice cream lover.
St Andrews West Sands Beach and Golf Course
Find information on accessible trips
Make your stay in St Andrews extra special with these accessibility tips.
Explore nearby
From St Andrews, it’s easy to uncover even more of Scotland. Experience the dramatic landscapes of Perthshire, the cultural excitement of Edinburgh, or the vibrant energy of Dundee & Angus.
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Perthshire
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