Nearest Airport
: Edinburgh
at 60
Miles
Nearest Ferry
: Rosythe
at 50
Miles
Nearest Train
: Leuchars
at 6
Miles
Nearest Motorway
: M90
at 20
Miles
Nearest Beach
: East Sands
at 1
Miles
Nearest Barpub
: The Grange at St Andrews
at 700
Metres
Nearest Ski
: Glen Shee
at 50
Miles
Nearest Golf
: The Castle
at 1
Miles
Nearest Restaurant
: The Grange at St Andrews
at 700
Metres
St Andrews is a lovely seaside town full of local history and bursting at the seams with Golf courses. Golfers can spend all day enjoying any of the 11 courses while others less inclined to play can wander the historic street and visit the castle and cathedral ruins. There are many cafes, restaurants, pubs and gift shops to visit all very close to each other.
The town boasts two scenic beaches, the West Sands featured in the 'Chariots of Fire' film, and the East sands which has won awards for it's beauty and family atmosphere.
Theatre lovers can visit the Byre Theatre and for film buffs there is a Cinema.
Children can make use of the local indoor swimming pool or visit the Sea Life Centre on the sea front.
There are many surrounding fishing villages such as Crail, Anstruther,Pittenween and more which are visited by many every year.
For the energetic walker there is a splendid coastal walk along the coast and some beautiful scenic drives.
St Andrews has something for all.
Golf: St Andrews boasts 11 golf courses all very close to each other. Spectacular views many overlooking the sea. The historical Royal and Ancient sits proudly next to the Old Course. You really are spoilt for choice when it comes to a high quality and standard of Golf courses.
St Andrews attracts thousands of people from all over the world for it's Golf and when the big competitions are on the town is a hive of activity. For those celebrity spying, The Open is a must.
The club houses are very accommodating and there are many packages to undertake if you should want to improve your Golf and have a lesson or two from a pro.
If you do feel the need to play further afield there are numerous golf courses in Carnoustie and of course Gleneagles.
For the keen and ambitious golfer, the tentative beginner and for children St Andrew ticks all the boxes.
Ski: The closest ski resort to us is Glenshee.