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St. Andrews Attractions: What to do & Places to Visit in St. Andrews
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A traditional Scottish links golf course with sea views over 1.5 miles of coastline ranked in the top 60 courses worldwide...
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A traditional Scottish links golf course with sea views over 1.5 miles of coastline ranked in the top 60 courses worldwide and top 20 in Europe.
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A golfing Mecca for the most accomplished golfer to the enthusiastic amateur, a trip toSt Andrews Links is one which realises...
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A golfing Mecca for the most accomplished golfer to the enthusiastic amateur, a trip toSt Andrews Links is one which realises the ultimate dream for golfers worldwide.From the iconic Swilcan Bridge on the Old Course to Tom Morris’s masterful architecture on the New Course, St Andrews Links has developed over 600 years to become one of the most famous locations in golf. Perhaps most fascinating however, is the fact that all seven courses at St Andrews Links are public and open to everyone.St Andrews Links is the largest public golfing complex in Europe. From the terrifying sight of Hell Bunker on the Old Course to the gentle slopes of the Balgove, the Homeof Golf has become the ultimate golfing destination for all ages and abilities.The three championship courses; the Old Course, New Course and Jubilee Course run parallel to each other along the famous St Andrews Links West Sands of St Andrews. Nestled on the opposite side of the Links are the Eden, Strathtyrum and the only nine hole course, the Balgove. A five minute drive from town is the seventh course, the award winning Castle Course which offers dramatic views over St Andrews from its spectacular cliff top location.Away from the course, explore the fantastic facilities St Andrews Links has to offer. Learn the game where it was first played at the St Andrews Links Golf Academy. The Academy offers first-class tuition from PGA-Qualified St Andrews Links professionals and is home the only Callaway Performance Centre (custom-fit) in Scotland. The driving range has over 60 bays, including 22 indoors, and a landing zone which is over 400 yards long. All mats are air cushioned, and five bays include the Power Tee automated system. There is short game area, which includes a replica of Road Bunker, and a putting green, once the second on the Eden Course and regarded as one of the finest in St Andrews.Shop our fantastic range of official merchandise from our five retail stores, the Old Course Shop, the 18th Green Shop, the Links Clubhouse Shop, the Castle Course shop and the oldest golf shop in the world – Tom Morris.Finally relax in the Swilcan Restaurant in the Links Clubhouse, The Eden Clubhouse or the Castle Course Clubhouse with a wee dram as you reflect on your visit to the Home of Golf.
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Category: Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
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The remains of what was Scotland’s largest and most magnificent church still show how impressive St Andrews Cathedral must...
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The remains of what was Scotland’s largest and most magnificent church still show how impressive St Andrews Cathedral must have been in its prime. Its museum houses a collection of early and later medieval sculpture as well as other relics found on the site. Spectacular views from St Rule's Tower.
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The ruling authority of the game of golf that decides rules of the game, organizes tournaments and serves as a private...
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The ruling authority of the game of golf that decides rules of the game, organizes tournaments and serves as a private members club.
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The Museum of the University of St Andrews (MUSA) is a free museum displaying some of the amazing treasures from the...
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The Museum of the University of St Andrews (MUSA) is a free museum displaying some of the amazing treasures from the University's collection of over 112,000 artefacts. The Museum is located on the Scores in St Andrews and is home to St Salvator's Mace, which is still used in Graduation and Welcome ceremonies to this day. The museum has four galleries, a 'Learning Loft' and a viewing terrace with stunning panoramic views over St Andrews Bay. MUSA is family friendly and its galleries feature a number of fun hands-on interactives as well as an art cart which is full of creative activities for children from dressing up to drawing. Free admission.
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What better place to learn about the 500-year history of golf than at this museum located in St. Andrews, the "home of golf,"...
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What better place to learn about the 500-year history of golf than at this museum located in St. Andrews, the "home of golf," located on the West Sands next to the Old Course and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club.
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On a headland to the north of St Andrews stand the ruins of the town's castle, the main residence of the bishops and...
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On a headland to the north of St Andrews stand the ruins of the town's castle, the main residence of the bishops and archbishops of St Andrews - the focal point of the Church in medieval Scotland. Today explore the underground 16th century siege mine and countermine and the bottle dungeon. There is a visitor centre with exhibition.
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Recommended by the Good Garden Guide 2001
2.5 acre Victorian walled garden designed around the Cambo burn supplying the...
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Recommended by the Good Garden Guide 2001
2.5 acre Victorian walled garden designed around the Cambo burn supplying the house with fruit, flowers and vegetables.
*Ornamental potager
*Interest all year round
*Many rare and unusual plants
*Renowned for snowdrops
Open all year round
10.00 am to dusk
Entry by honesty box ?3.00 per adult
Children free
Dogs welcome on leads
Coaches welcome
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The Duke's, owned and managed by the Old Course Hotel, is a lush, heathland golf course perched on the hillside just a few...
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The Duke's, owned and managed by the Old Course Hotel, is a lush, heathland golf course perched on the hillside just a few minutes from the hotel. Noted in Golf World's Top 100 Courses in the Scotland, this championship 18-hole course has magnificent greens, beautiful fairways, a fleet of electric golf buggies and five tees on every hole, making it most appealing to golfers of all abilities.
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Voted among the top links courses in Britain by the Golf Monthly magazine, this famous golf club hosts both the British Open...
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Voted among the top links courses in Britain by the Golf Monthly magazine, this famous golf club hosts both the British Open Final Qualifying and the prestigious Bank of Scotland East of Scotland 72 Hole Amateur Championship each year.
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"My partner and I decided to pop in past this castle whilst in St Andrews seeing as we're members of Historic Scotland. At first we didn't think there was very much to it and that it would be something to do for just half an hour but we ended up spending a good couple of hours there. Hence we would..." probably have been put off by the £5.50 entry charge had we not been members and gotten in for free but after being inside, I reckon that's decent enough value (it's to help with the upkeep of the property after all).
For me it was all about the rather impressive underground tunnels which I never even knew existed. Not for the claustrophobic or people with access problems / a bad back or whatever but fascinating considering these were all carved out of the sandstone by pick alone to try and meet those formerly trying to gain access to the underside of the castle by the same method.
I'd imagine I'd have had a hoot here as a kid (quite annoying as I went to St Andrews numerous times in...
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"It was cold, howling a gale and rain was threatening. I would have been quite happy drinking tea and eating scones in the fabulous clubhouse rather than golfing. The staff were very impressive and far more welcoming than most of the fuddy duddy clubhouses in Scotland. Obviously set up for America..."ns. The wee bag with strokesaver, tees and a pencil was much appreciated and all quite good value for £50 we paid. Then we had to leave the warmth and tranquility and play golf. The course was quite tight and the greens very slick and punishing. Even if you hit the fairways there are big lumps of raised rough right in the middle. Punishing. It has been a long time since I have putted off the green. Rumour has it that they may make the greens easier???? The views are wonderful and the sun came out and you would never know it was windy from my photos!!!!
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"The whole organisation is there for making your golf experience optimal. High quality club houses, friendly staff and, of course; The best golf courses in the world"
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