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St Andrews is an outstanding destination: a world-class seat of learning and the home of golf. This page exists to help share news, events and promotions from the town - and hopes to engage with those who live, work, rest and play in and around the town ... as well as those from across the world who have a special connection with St Andrews. So if you love St Andrews, please 'like' us! Share your

stories, experiences, memories, your photos, videos and updates from the town - and we'll share the best for our fans to see. The University and golfing links vie for the history stakes - both having six centuries of heritage under their belt, but the town has so much more to offer ...

The town takes its name from Saint Andrew, the Apostle. There's been a church here since the 8th century - and probably before - and a Bishopric since the 1200s. The history and heritage of the town is palpable as you walk the cobbled streets and discover ancient buildings, monuments and outstanding exhibits in the town's museums. St Andrews grew to the west of the cathedral. Now a ruin, it is still an imposing sight - and commands the east end of the town's main streets: North Street, Market Street and South Street - all converging on the cathedral site. The remaining towers and steeples can be seen from miles around. The ancient harbour is a must visit - on the north edge of East Sands beach - as is St Andrews Castle that looks out to St Andrews Bay and across the shoreline to the stunning West Sands Beach. St Andrews is known worldwide as the 'home of golf' - mainly because the Royal and Ancient Golf Club (est. 1754) oversees the game's legislative authority in all four corners of the world bar the USA & Mexico. But it is the links - the land that links the sea with the town and farmland - that makes the 'home' so special. The land is owned by the town - and has been since an Act of Parliament enshrined it in public ownership in 1894. It ensures it is retained for the use of golfers - and it is the most used venue for The Open Championship - the oldest of golf's four major championships. The Old, New Course, Jubilee, Eden & Castle Courses are amongst the best ranked in the world - and in the countryside around the town are many more fantastic golf courses that make the town and our area a magnet for golfers worldwide. Today, the town welcomes students, academics, golfers and holiday makers from home and abroad. It is a great home for some fantastic businesses who have invested in St Andrews.

As the sun sets on 2025, can we take this opportunity to wish all of our followers, readers, listeners, viewers and subs...
31/12/2025

As the sun sets on 2025, can we take this opportunity to wish all of our followers, readers, listeners, viewers and subscribers a very happy, healthy and peaceful new year.

Thank you for everyone's support through the last 12 months - especially those businesses, organisations and community groups who sign up to our packages enabling us to deliver all that we do.

Let's hope 2026 is a great year for all!

Ready for a New year treat? Winter at the Old Course Hotel is all about balance - fresh sea air and warm spa pools, indu...
31/12/2025

Ready for a New year treat?

Winter at the Old Course Hotel is all about balance - fresh sea air and warm spa pools, indulgent dining and unhurried mornings. They have a 'Stay, Play & Explore' offering that brings together their most-loved experiences.

First up? Stay & Dine ... enjoy a classic Old Course stay with all the essentials and indulgent extras!

✅ Overnight accommodation
✅ Full Scottish breakfast
✅ Two-course dinner in the Road Hole Restaurant, with panoramic Old Course views
✅ Their signature 6 o’clock pour - a seasonal taste of a cocktail of the day, hosted by their mixologists
✅ Morning and evening complimentary access to the newly renovated Kohler Waters Spa
✅ Full use of the hotel's leisure facilities, including pool, hot tub, sauna and gym

Available from Friday 6 February to Sunday 12 April from just £295 per room.

They also have a Rest & Recharge package together with a Winter Spa Day Treat.

Tempted? Find more and book now via https://www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk/winter-stays

30/12/2025

Catching a Twixmas moment on a walk around town … the Cathedral ruins, rollers crashing in on Castle Sands before a coffee break at The Niblick Restaurant & Bar.

We hope you had a lovely Christmas and whatever your plans for Hogmanay, may 2026 bring you and yours peace, good health and prosperity.

The R&A World Golf Museum

25/12/2025

A very Merry Christmas to all our audiences of followers, readers, subscribers, listeners and viewers.

A special thank you to those businesses, organisations and community groups signed up to our service. Your support enables us to deliver all of our channels in and around St Andrews.

We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas filled with peace, joy, hope and love.

Last minute Christmas gift for a loved one? This is perfect ... to a tee!The festive Afternoon Tea at the Old Course Hot...
23/12/2025

Last minute Christmas gift for a loved one? This is perfect ... to a tee!

The festive Afternoon Tea at the Old Course Hotel is the ideal indulgent treat! And from Boxing Day until the 28th, step into their Winter Garden to savour a seasonal twist.

Visit https://bit.ly/OCH-AfternoonTea for more information and to book.

One of the best perks of running our channels is being able to meet with great folk in our community. Our latest podcast...
18/12/2025

One of the best perks of running our channels is being able to meet with great folk in our community. Our latest podcast episode - a conversation with Roger McStravick - is but one example.

Author, historian, researcher, lecturer - and more - Roger eats, lives, breathes and sleeps golf. This chat - recorded overlooking the links in the Swilcan Loft at the Old Course Hotel - takes our listeners on a journey: from his boyhood days playing 54-holes between sun up and sundown at Lurgan Golf Club in Northern Ireland, through his move to Scotland - right up to this year and the publishing of his 10th book, The King of Clubs, covering the extraordinary life of the golfer, Allan Robertson.

When it comes to those who know the history of the people that made the game, Roger's reputation is far and sure!

Enjoy a listen and please feel free to share with all who might be interested. Thank you.

You can find this episode of our WhoWhereWhatWhenWhyAndHowNow Podcast on Spotify or via https://bit.ly/4kAWHvr

It will be on Apple very soon!

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Not to be missed ... a great break between Christmas and New Year to enjoy a meal with family or friends (or just the tw...
16/12/2025

Not to be missed ... a great break between Christmas and New Year to enjoy a meal with family or friends (or just the two of you!) ... and make the most with a walk on West Sands or the Old Course before or after lunch.

Check out their menus via https://bit.ly/Niblick-Menus

Our popular Sunday Roast will be served as usual on Sunday 28 December ❄️🍽️

The ideal mid-festive pick-me-up between Christmas and New Year.

🔗 Book your spot now: TheNiblick.com

08/12/2025

The Christmas decorations at the are fabulous this year!

Through their lobby bedecked with magical wooden woodland scenes to the stunning fourth floor bar and restaurant ...

Then take a winter’s walk into town to see the lights not only on the trees and street furniture but also lighting up shops, boutiques and cafes.

Fantastic news for the home of golf ... bringing this mighty course under the stewardship of St Andrews Links. Congratul...
08/12/2025

Fantastic news for the home of golf ... bringing this mighty course under the stewardship of St Andrews Links. Congratulations to all involved.

We are delighted to announce that St Andrews Links will assume custodianship of The Duke’s Golf Course from Monday 5th January 2026, following a period of consultation. As part of this transition, the course will be renamed The Craigtoun Course, joining the Trust’s portfolio of some of the most iconic golf courses in the world.

For over 25 years, Kohler has proudly grown membership at The Duke's Course, St.Andrews , welcoming golfers from St Andrews and beyond to experience Scotland’s only heathland course in the Home of Golf. During this time, we have invested significantly in future-proofing the course, including drainage and irrigation projects to enhance playing conditions and mitigate the impact of changing weather.

We extend our sincere thanks to our members and the dedicated team at The Duke’s, whose commitment has delivered unforgettable experiences since the course opened in 1995. We are pleased that this talented team will continue their roles under the leadership of St Andrews Links Trust.

We wish St Andrews Links Trust every success in continuing to provide world-class golf experiences for residents and visitors to St Andrews.

02/12/2025

Looking to celebrate in the countdown to the big day?

Try the

Their Festive menu (until the 23rd) serves up great holiday classics - British Turkey Roulade with all the trimmings, rich Christmas pudding served with brandy butter and morello cherry as well as spiced apple tarte tatin. They also cater for vegans with roasted butternut and vegan feta pithivier.

For more, just check their website.

You’ll find them above the R&A World Golf Museum enjoying great views over West Sands!

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St Andrews is an outstanding destination: a world-class seat of learning and the home of golf. This page, run entirely for fun by Destination 66 Ltd as a demonstration of how towns can best support all audiences online, shares news, events and promotions from the town - and hopes to engage with those who live, work, rest and play in and around the town ... as well as those from across the world who have a special connection with St Andrews. So if you love St Andrews, please 'like' us! Share your stories, experiences, memories, your photos, videos and updates from the town - and we'll share the best for our all to see.

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A little history ... The University and golfing links vie for the history stakes - both having six centuries of heritage under their belt, but the town has so much more to offer ... The town takes its name from Saint Andrew, the Apostle. There's been a church here since the 8th century - and probably before - and a Bishopric since the 1200s. The history and heritage of the town is palpable as you walk the cobbled streets and discover ancient buildings, monuments and outstanding exhibits in the town's museums. St Andrews grew to the west of the cathedral. Now a ruin, it is still an imposing sight - and commands the east end of the town's main streets: North Street, Market Street and South Street - all converging on the cathedral site. The remaining towers and steeples can be seen from miles around. The ancient harbour is a must visit - on the north edge of East Sands beach - as is St Andrews Castle that looks out to St Andrews Bay and across the shoreline to the stunning West Sands Beach. St Andrews is known worldwide as the 'home of golf' - mainly because the Royal and Ancient Golf Club (est. 1754) oversees the game's legislative authority in all four corners of the world bar the USA & Mexico. But it is the links - the land that links the sea with the town and farmland - that makes the 'home' so special. The land is owned by the town - and has been since an Act of Parliament enshrined it in public ownership in 1894. It ensures it is retained for the use of golfers - and it is the most used venue for The Open Championship - the oldest of golf's four major championships. The Old, New Course, Jubilee, Eden & Castle Courses are among the best ranked in the world - and in the countryside around the town are many more fantastic golf courses that make the town and our area a magnet for golfers worldwide. Today, the town welcomes students, academics, golfers and holiday makers from home and abroad. It is a great home for some fantastic businesses who have invested in St Andrews.

Thanks for reading!