| When you visit St Andrews, it can be so easy to forget that there is more to this town other than the magnificent golf courses. History and architecture feature immensely in this auld toon, along with a huge choice other activities. There are some fantastic family days out, sports activities and facilities, spectacular walks, beautiful gardens, great shopping, brilliant pubs and restaurants. Indeed, there is definitely something for everyone. Here are just a few examples
BEACHES
With the magnificent long clean beach, known locally as "The West Sands" which has the blue flag award. This stretch of golden sand was also used in the famous film "Chariots of fire"
KINBURN PARK
With it’s beautifully kept gardens, there is also a host of activities available including Tennis, bowling and putting, and literally a few minutes walk from the centre of town.
SHOPPING
Cobbled streets within the town centre, excellent range of quaint and unusual individual shops, a great choice of food in the many local pubs and restaurants. This town is the easiest walk about town, you really do just need to park your car up and forget about it being here. Everything is within such easy reach.
AQUARIUM
A great chance for families to see and touch some amazing fish, shellfish and of course the outside enclosure of the seals is a must for all the kids to see, especially if you are lucky enough to see them being fed, what a treat!
Find out what's to do while you are in St Andrews from Model Railway Exhibition, Theatre, kids clubs,glorious gardens etc - www.fifedirect.org.uk
Whatever you do, you will always go home from St Andrews with a beautiful lasting memory. |
