St Andrews Links, St Andrews

Name: St Andrews Links
Address: St Andrews, United Kingdom

#1 among attractions in St Andrews

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Facts and practical information

St Andrews Links in the town of St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, is regarded as the "Home of Golf". It has one of the oldest courses in the world, where the game has been played since the 15th century. Today there are seven public golf courses; the Balgove, Eden, Jubilee, Strathtyrum, New, the Old Course, and The Castle Course, sited on the cliffs a mile to the east of St Andrews and designed by the architect David McLay Kidd, which opened in June 2008. The courses of St Andrews Links are owned by the local authorities and operated by St Andrews Links Trust, a charitable organization. St Andrews is also home to The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, one of the most prestigious golf clubs and until 2004 one of the two rulemaking authorities of golf. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 56°21'6"N, 2°49'5"W

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St Andrews Links – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Course at St Andrews, St Andrews Castle, Botanic Garden, Swilcan Bridge.

~430 ftNE
Golf
Old Course at St Andrews
3 min walk • The Old Course at St Andrews is a revered icon in the world of golf, known as the "Home of Golf" and situated in Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom. This ancient golf course is renowned for its rich history, having been established in the early 15th century, and it is...
1.2 miSE
Ruined 13th-century castle with dungeon
St Andrews Castle, St Andrews
32 min walk • St Andrews Castle is a ruin located in the coastal Royal Burgh of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland. The castle sits on a rocky promontory overlooking a small beach called Castle Sands and the adjoining North Sea.
1.2 miSE
Garden, Park
Botanic Garden, St Andrews
31 min walk • The St Andrews Botanic Garden is an 18-acre botanical garden in the university town of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland. It is located on the banks of the wooded Kinness Burn in the Canongate area, on the southern edge of the town.
0.7 miSE
Bridge
Swilcan Bridge, St Andrews
19 min walk • The Swilcan Bridge, or Swilken Bridge, or Swilcanth as it was known, is a small stone bridge in St Andrews Links golf course, Scotland. The bridge spans the Swilcan Burn between the first and eighteenth fairways on the Old Course, and has become an important image in the sport of golf.
1 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
New Picture House, St Andrews
27 min walk • The New Picture House is an independent cinema located in St Andrews, Scotland. It was first opened in 1930 and it contains three cinema screens. The largest cinema has a row of special seats with electronic black recliners, and also has a ground level and balcony seating area.
1.2 miSE
56°20'11"N • 2°48'7"W
St Andrews Indoor Golf Centre, St Andrews
31 min walk • Golf, Sport complex, Outdoor activities
1.1 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of the University of St Andrews, St Andrews
29 min walk • The Wardlaw Museum is associated with the University of St Andrews. The museum houses a selection of the university's historic, artistic and scientific collections, which comprise over 115,000 artefacts. They are displayed across four galleries which aim to tell the story of the university.
1.2 miSE
City hall
St Andrews Town Hall, St Andrews
32 min walk • St Andrews Town Hall is a municipal structure in South Street, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. The structure, which is the meeting place of the Royal Burgh of St Andrews Community Council, is a Category B listed building.
1 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
St Andrews Museum, St Andrews
25 min walk • The St Andrews Museum is a museum focusing on the history of the town of St Andrews in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
The R&A World Golf Museum, St Andrews
21 min walk • The R&A World Golf Museum is located opposite the clubhouse of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club in St Andrews, Scotland. The R&A owns and operates the museum.
1 miSE
Church
St James' Catholic Church, St Andrews
26 min walk • St James is a small Roman Catholic church at 17 The Scores in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. The church was designed by Reginald Fairlie and built in 1910, replacing a former 'tin' church, and is a Category B listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Andrews Links?

Nearby attractions include Swilcan Bridge, St Andrews (19 min walk), John Burnet Hall, St Andrews (21 min walk), Agnes Blackadder Hall, St Andrews (21 min walk), The R&A World Golf Museum, St Andrews (21 min walk).

How to get to St Andrews Links by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Andrews Links:

Bus

St Andrews Bus Station (25 min walk)