"A lovely small town with much to see" Saint Andrews by hslowe

Saint Andrews Travel Guide: 150 reviews and 283 photos

The town viewed from St. Rule's tower - Saint Andrews

Saint Andrews is best-known as the birthplace of golf and as the university town where Prince WIlliam goes to school, but it's got a lot more to offer. The remains of the castle and the cathedral perch scenically on the edge of the North Sea, and with the sound of the gulls and the waterbirds you feel like you've wandered into someone's ruined sandcastle. A compact town center with lots of quaint houses and good shopping round out the experience. Saint Andrews has atmosphere.

Looking from the castle back toward town

The castle meets the sea

Pros and Cons

Pros:Young (university students) and old (history, ruins) meet for a vibrant and vital mixture
Cons:None that I could see
In a nutshell:Definitely worth a visit.

Last visit to Saint Andrews: Mar 2003
Intro Updated Mar 26, 2003
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Beach viewed from The Old Course - Saint Andrews

Beach viewed from The Old Course Things to Do (4)

What a view! I noticed several people walking along this inordinately pretty beach, adjacent to the golf course. I wish... more travel advice

The Old Course at Saint Andrews - Saint Andrews

The Old Course at Saint Andrews Things to Do (4)

A holy shrine for golfers because this is considered the birthplace of golf. I enjoyed it merely for its beauty. The... more travel advice

Saint Andrews Castle Things to Do (4)

There is a very well-done mini-museum that leads into the castle grounds and gives you an idea of what you're seeing.... more travel advice

Part of the ruins of Saint Andrews Cathedral - Saint Andrews

Saint Andrews Cathedral Things to Do (4)

The cathedral complex is quite large, with the ruined cathedral, the climbable St. Rule's tower, a big, pretty graveyard... more travel advice

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Written Mar 27, 2003

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brendanpfox Jul 29, 2007 at 3:28 PM

I´m afraid a lot has changed since 2003! I was recently robbed blind in the day light by having to pay 72 GBP for an at best average meal, where the boiled rice cost 3.85 GBP and 4 soft drinks came to about 12.
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prleprle Jan 21, 2004 at 4:02 AM

Saint Andrews really has atmosphere. Interesting trravelogue and stories.
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globetrott Nov 20, 2003 at 3:36 PM

a lovely page and nice pics ! St.Andrews is a great place to visit, even when totally neglecting all that fuss about golf...
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zizkov Jul 5, 2003 at 7:15 AM

St Andrew is a lovely wee town. I did not even know about the mines. Must go to the Balaka, it was on TV recently for its herb garden.
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hevbell May 28, 2003 at 2:37 AM

Great page, I love this area :)
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Mandy23 Apr 21, 2003 at 12:11 PM

Good tips! Haven't heard of this place before.