History
St Andrews has a rich and varied history as a town; as the home of golf, the location of Scotland’s first University, and the epicentre of key events in Scotland’s religious reformation. To learn more about our ‘auld grey toon’, explore the links below.
St Andrews: the town
St Andrews: the Home of Golf
St Andrews: the University
St Andrews: a Religious Centre
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Quick Links
- B&Bs
- Golf in St Andrews
- Hotels & Guesthouses
- Merchants Association
- St Andrews on TripAdvisor
- The University of St Andrews
- VisitScotland
Download our iPhone and Windows 7 Phone app to tour St Andrews!
Our innovative new iPhone app is now available to download from the iTunes store! Trace the footsteps of Bobby Jones, John Knox, or Mary Queen of Scots with our three themed tours, complete with audio, images, and maps.
Download the iPhone app, or the Windows 7 phone app.
Download the iPhone app, or the Windows 7 phone app.
- St Andrews Holiday Cottages
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