Close Attractions

St Andrews Links is the Home of Golf, where the game evolved and where the spirit and traditions of golf have been safeguarded for over six centuries. A place of global importance, the Links is managed by St Andrews Links Trust. You can use our site to plan your golf trip, book tee-times, browse the online shop and discover more about the Home of Golf. The six courses at the Links are open to all, as are the golf practice centre and the two clubhouses.

As the birthplace of golf, St Andrews is the perfect place for a golf museum.

The museum opened in 1990. Inside they document the history of this glorious game from medieval times to present day.

 These include men’s and women’s games, British and international, and both professional and amateur.

The exhibits include memorabilia, historic equipment, art work and much more.

The British Golf Museum is open seven days a week throughout the year and is an excellent day out.

This beautiful ruin sits perched upon a rocky promontory and overlooks a sandy beach and the glistening North Sea.

Parts of this glorious old structure date as far back as the 13th century. Visitors can explore the underground 16th century siege mine and the eerie ‘bottle dungeon’.

The dungeon is among the most infamous castle dungeons in Britain and is said to have once imprisoned John Knox.

You are strongly encouraged, also, to visit the tunnel. Not for the fainthearted or the claustrophobic, this gloomy atmospheric tunnel is a fascinating feature of the castle.

An excellent day out for curious kids, interested adults, and history sleuths alike.

This famous stone bridge spans the Swilcan Burn between the first and eighteens fairways on the Old Course.

It is a relatively small bridge at only 30 feet long, eight feet wide and six feet tall. But is nonetheless recognised as an important cultural icon.

There is a long and fascinating history of the Swilcan bridge that you can learn about. If you are less interested in the history, maybe you’ll be more enticed by the imagery.

With its beautiful surroundings, the bridge makes for an excellent picture. Photographers and casual instagrammers alike are guaranteed to get a great shot.

The University of St Andrews is located in the town of St Andrews in Fife on the east coast of Scotland. The University was founded in the year 1413 and has a student population of more than 7,200 students. The various departments include art history, biology, chemistry, classics, computer science, divinity, economics and finance, English, film studies, geography and geosciences, history, international relationships, management, mathematics, medicine, modern languages, philosophical and anthropological film studies, physics and astronomy, psychology, music and drama, and anthropology.

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Exquisite 12th century cathedral ruins.

This crumbling relic was built in 1158 and was once the centre of the Medieval Catholic Church in Scotland.

The once grand cathedral – Scotland’s largest – fell into disuse following the 16th century outlawing of Catholic mass.

Visitors will adore the splendid views from the top. It is free to visit, unless you wish to embark on a guided tour, which you can prebook.

It is definitely one of St Andrews must-see historical sites.