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St Andrews

The Home of Golf, a Cathedral Ruin and West Sands

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1 dayIdeal stay₹13,860From / night₹2,900Food / dayFreeEntry

A small seaside university town in Fife: the Old Course (the oldest golf course in the world, and public: tee times by ballot), the cathedral and castle ruins on the cliffs, the long West Sands beach, and the university's old quadrangles. An hour and a half from Edinburgh by train to Leuchars and a 10-minute bus, or by direct coach.

Highlights

  • Walk the Old Course on a Sunday (closed to play)
  • Cathedral and castle ruins
  • West Sands beach
  • East Neuk villages: Crail and Anstruther

Things to do

  • Old Course, the Swilcan Bridge and the golf museumMorning · 2h 30m
  • Cathedral and castle ruinsAfternoon · 2h
  • West Sands beach walkEvening · 1h 30m
  • East Neuk fishing villagesMorning · 4h

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When to go

Best time: May – September

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Short Scottish Winter Days

At midwinter the sun rises around 08:45 and sets around 15:30 in Edinburgh. Plan sightseeing and day trips for the middle of the day; Christmas markets and Hogmanay make the evenings lively.