A bit about St Andrews

History

St Andrews gained its name from the town’s claim to be the resting place of the relics of St Andrew the Apostle. Legend has it that the 4th century monk St Regulus brought the saint’s bones to Kilrymont, in Fife, and built a shrine there. Although theories differ as to how the bones ended up on Scottish soil, the town became a strong religious centre and became known as St Andrews. 

The town is also known for its celebrated university, dating back to the early 1400s. It was the first university in Scotland and is the third oldest in the English-speaking world. More recently, it has become known as the setting for the love story of Prince William and Kate Middleton, who both graduated there in 2005. 

St Andrews is well known as ‘the home of golf’. The Old Course of St Andrews Links frequently hosts The Open Championship, attracting the world’s greatest players. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews is one of the world’s oldest golf clubs and until 2004, was home to the sport’s governing body. St Andrews’ beautiful beaches are part of one of the most iconic film scenes ever as the legendary 1981 film Chariots of Fire was filmed there.

Location and Travel 

Situated on the east coast of Scotland in Fife, St Andrews is 10 miles south of Dundee and 30 miles north of Edinburgh. Leuchars is the nearest railway station, some six miles from the town. St Andrews Bus Station provides services to Leuchars, towns in Fife, Dundee, Edinburgh and Stirling. For those travelling by car, the A91 runs from St Andrews to Bannockburn. The town is also served by the A915, A917 and A918.

Local Amenities

Market Street is the main shopping area in St Andrews and boasts an eclectic mix of independent and high street retailers, two major supermarkets and places to eat and drink. St Andrews Museum, in North Street, charts the history of the town, while people can also head to the British Golf Museum in Bruce Embankment. St Andrews West Sands Beach is frequently ranked among the best in Scotland and is also the location of St Andrews Aquarium. For theatre and film showings there is The Byre Theatre in Abbey Street.

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