St Andrews
Discover St Andrews
St Andrews is known around the world as the “home of golf”, and as the seat of one of the world’s leading universities.
It is a town well worth visiting, with St Andrews Cathedral, the ruins of St Andrews Castle, the harbour, the botanic garden, St Rule’s Tower with its spectacular view over the town, and much more. It also has unique shops, award-winning restaurants, ancient relics, a beautiful coastline and impressive architecture.
The University of St Andrews, where Prince William and Kate Middleton met, is a sight in itself and well worth a visit, especially St Salvator’s Quad and St Mary’s College.
There is so much to explore in St Andrews, from its stunning coastline to its rich history and cultural life. Here are the highlights of our private St Andrews tour.
St Andrews Cathedral – the ruins of what was once Scotland's largest cathedral.
St Andrews Castle – a medieval castle by the sea, with a bottle dungeon and siege tunnels from its turbulent past.
University of St Andrews – the beautiful buildings of Scotland's oldest university.
The Old Course and Swilcan Bridge – the oldest golf course in the world.
The historic town centre – full of souvenir shops, cafés and traditional pubs.
Food and drink – St Andrews offers a great choice, from fine dining to cosy bistros and traditional pubs.