Local attractions

The summer holidays; a time when many parents hold their heads in their hands and worry about how they will entertain their little tikes for 6 weeks. If you are looking for ways to keep them entertained (as well as keep your sanity) then why not take a look at all the fantabulous things that…

In this fun guide we provide an A-Z of reasons why a visit to St. Andrews is a great idea! A – Architecture  The town of St Andrews is full of stunning architecture such as the Cathedral, Castle and Holy Trinity Church as just a few examples B – Beaches  St Andrews has access to…

What is the On the Rocks Festival? On the Rocks is an annual festival, which has been staged in St Andrews every April since 2009. The festival is entirely student operated and was created when a group of students got together and merged a range of smaller, separate festivals into one larger and better event.…

What is the StAnza Poetry Festival? The StAnza Poetry is an annual poetry festival, which has been staged in St Andrews every year since 1998. StAnza is the only festival through Scotland which is exclusively devoted to poetry. The Festival is staged in March each year in St Andrews and is now recognised as one…

St Andrews is a town full of history and legend and with the oldest university in Scotland and more than 500 years of ruins, there’s no shortage of ghosts and spooky tales. If you enjoy a good ghost story or a visit to a haunted house, there’s plenty at St Andrews to keep you busy…

The mention of education conjures up images of school teachers, sums with children bent over their books for many people but a child’s learning shouldn’t stop the moment they step outside the classroom. In fact, everyday life offers many opportunities for education, and never more so than during a holiday when everyone is more relaxed.…

One of the most picturesque parts of Scotland, St Andrews has much to offer visitors all year round. And as it’s such a popular area for tourists, there’s a plethora of hotels and guesthouses to choose from, but there is another choice: self-catering. Opting for luxury self-catered accommodation has lots of advantages; here are just…

If you’re enjoying a holiday in and around the beautiful St Andrews area of eastern Scotland, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the spectacular landscape and scenery. With much to see and do, it’s the perfect place for a family holiday, offering a unique blend of relaxation and tranquility with lots of local attractions.

If you’ve ever admired the lush, manicured greens of The Open, and longed to follow in the footsteps of some of the golfing greats such as Tiger Woods, Seve Ballesteros and Sir Nick Faldo, St Andrews Golf Week is the perfect opportunity. A twice yearly event, the golf week allows a handful of amateurs from…

St Andrews is a wonderful place to visit all year round, with its unique blend of culture, history and natural raw beauty, not to mention the world-class golfing too. But at Christmas it takes on an almost magical quality, and visiting in December is a particularly special experience. We take a closer look at what…