St Andrews Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland, UK
About St Andrews
St Andrews in medieval times was the ecclesiastical capital of Scotland, and its cathedral was the most important in the country. But from the 15th century there was religious turbulence: John Knox preached here, two other Lutheran preachers were burned as heretics, the cardinal was lynched as revenge and the cathedral and bishop's castle were wrecked. The university was founded in 1413, making it the oldest in Scotland, and the third oldest in the English-speaking world. Today the university dominates the town, particularly during term-time. It is often perceived as being elitist: for instance, Prince William studied geography here and met Kate Middleton, who was studying history of art; they are now known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. St Andrews proclaims itself as the "home ofgo
Top Attractions in St Andrews
Explore the best things to see and do in St Andrews:
- ★Aquarium
- ★British Golf Museum
- ★Byre Theatre
- ★East Sands Leisure Centre
- ★Eden.Mill
- ★International Film Festival of St Andrews
- ★New Picture House
- ★St Andrews Botanic Gardens
Where to Eat in St Andrews
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Jannetta's Gelateria
- 🍴Seafood Ristorante
- 🍴Taste
- 🍴The Adamson
- 🍴The Peat Inn
Where to Stay in St Andrews
- 🏨20 Golf Place
- 🏨Albany Hotel
- 🏨Best Western Scores Hotel
- 🏨Fairmont St Andrews
- 🏨Hotel du Vin
- 🏨Kinburn Guest House
St Andrews Travel Guide Sections
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