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The Old Course, St Andrews
St Andrews, United Kingdom
The historic home of golf where players and visitors walk the same fairways.
Town · United Kingdom · Scotland
St Andrews
A seaside university town known as the home of golf, with a ruined cathedral and wide sandy beaches.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why St Andrews matters
St Andrews is where golf took shape, and the Old Course is the star. But the town is more than golf: it has a ruined cathedral beside the sea, a castle on the cliffs, and an ancient university with its own traditions. Long sandy beaches stretch away in two directions, and the main streets are lined with cafes and bookshops. It is a great stop between Edinburgh and the Highlands.
Talking points
- The Old Course is one of the most famous golf courses in the world.
- The university is the oldest in Scotland.
- West Sands beach was filmed in a famous British sports film.
- The ruined cathedral and castle sit right on the coast.
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What to see in St Andrews
Ruins
St Andrews Cathedral
St Andrews, United Kingdom
The ruins of once-vast cathedral on the sea cliffs.
Beach
West Sands Beach
St Andrews, United Kingdom
A long sweep of sand beside the golf courses, famous for a film scene of runners.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.