Things to do in St. Andrews, Scotland: The Best Outdoor Activities

August 25, 2021 Alida England

St Andrews (Latin: S. Andrea(s); Scots: Saunt Aundraes; Scottish Gaelic: Cill Rìmhinn) is a town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland, 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Dundee and 30 miles (50 km) northeast of Edinburgh. The town is home to the University of St Andrews, the third oldest university in the English-speaking world and the oldest in Scotland. According to some rankings, it is ranked as the third best university in the United Kingdom, behind Oxbridge. The University is an integral part of the burgh and during term time students make up approximately one third of the town's population. St Andrews has a population of 16,800 (in 2012).
Restaurants in St. Andrews

1. Fyfeoffroad at Kinkell

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We offer off road driving, quad biking and laser clay pigeon shooting. The off roading and quads are on purpose built tracks designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the vehicles. Testing the driving skills of the drivers/riders in a way that will be fun for novices and experienced users alike. The laserclays are just the same as the real thing, except the live cartridges are replaced with infrared beams.

2. Guided Tours of St Andrews

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Guided Tours of St Andrews

Friendly, professional, bespoke tours for people curious about St Andrews or its surrounding countryside and wildlife; the long story over centuries and what goes on there today. The tours are designed around the needs of each customer or group, and are insured for up to 50 people.Fergus is a professional local guide with 31 years experience.

3. Fife Tours and Photography

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Fife Tours and Photography

Daily walking tour of St. Andrews in Fife and will show you not only the most popular well known sites but also some of the less known obscure sites. History briefing and answer as many questions. Guidance in photography and where to get best shots. Wildlife tours and personalized tours throughout Fife by arrangement.

Pilmour House, St. Andrews KY16 9SF Scotland +44 1334 466666 [email protected] http://www.standrews.com
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St Andrews Links

Recognised the world over as the Home of Golf, St Andrews Links has borne witness to over 600 years of golfing history. That the game evolved and developed into its final form here has never been in question. Golf has been played on the famous Links since as early as the 1400s, and it was here in 1764, when the 22 hole Old Course was reduced, that today's 18-hole round was established, becoming the standard for golf courses the world over. One golf course has now become seven, and many of golf's most dramatic moments have occurred here. The Links has played host to the game's greats as well as those enthusiastic amateurs for whom the chance to play St Andrews' hallowed turf is a dream come true. As well as seven courses, the Links also manages four shops, three clubhouses and a Golf Academy - all open for the public to enjoy.

Reviewed By DriverDee - San Diego, United States

If your into golf this was a trip of a life time. Ive had the opportunity to play at great courses around the country. I play Torrey Pines in San Diego on a regular basis. St.Andrews by far has been the best golf and overall trip I've ever done. Play all the courses at St.Andrews, the staff the restraints the accommodations where all top notch and very reasonable. plan a year in advance and you will not be disappointed.

5. St. Andrews Running Tours

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St. Andrews Running Tours

St. Andrews running tours offers a 5K run around the sights and views, sharing history and taking pictures. Come and join us , and see St. Andrews at it's best while keeping fit.

6. Plongee Pei

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scuba diving St Leu 974 Baptism exploration training Swimming with cetaceans Whales Dolphins

Kingsbarns, St. Andrews KY16 8QD Scotland +44 1334 460860 [email protected] http://www.kingsbarns.com
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Kingsbarns Golf Links

A traditional Scottish links golf course with sea views over 1.5 miles of coastline ranked in the top 60 courses worldwide and top 20 in Europe.

Reviewed By wmccfp - Stuart, United States

Playing our 5th and 6th rounds at Kingsbairns the vistas, the wide array of links like and parkland holes is as good as ever. It’s pricey and while still wonderful Crail, Castle, Torrance offer similar vistas and challenge at a fraction of the price. Our conclusion (our group has played over a 100 rounds in Kingdom of Fife over seven years) is that it’s a wonderful course that’s very playable but the price affects the appreciation over time. Our reluctant conclusion is that we’ve had our last rounds there.

8. Blown Away Experiences

West Sands, St. Andrews KY16 9XL Scotland +44 7784 121125 [email protected] http://www.blownaway.co.uk
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Blown Away Experiences

Blown Away is a mobile outdoor experience company which specialises in beach based activities. which include Landyachting, Beach Kayaking, Stand up Paddle boarding, Surfing, Beach Olympics and many more. Action takes place on sandy beaches and shorelines around Scotland.

Reviewed By ScottishSurfer01

I took my kids (12 & 13 Boy & Girl) for a few experience days with the Blown away team, They had a couple of surf lessons and a Land Yachting session, we all thoroughly enjoyed both experiences and it was clear from the offset how good the day was going to be run given not only the professionalism of all the staff but the warm friendly welcome we received, my son really didn't want to surf but within the first 5 minutes he had changed his mind and now all I hear is "when can we go back....." Amazing experience from the guys and could thank you enough.

9. The Experience St Andrews

The Scores, St. Andrews KY16 9AT Scotland +44 1334 441350 http://www.theexperiencestandrews.com
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The Experience St Andrews

The love of a sport and appreciation of its history can turn a simple game into a rich experience. If there’s one venue where golf has come to mean so much more than swings, drives, chips and putts alone, it is St Andrews. The Experience St Andrews – formerly the Old Course Experience – is a long standing Authorised Provider of Old Course Tee Times by the St Andrews Links Trust. This makes us one of the few suppliers able to provide guaranteed tee times for the Old Course.

10. Connoisseur Golf

13 The Links, St. Andrews KY16 9JB Scotland +44 1334 460780 [email protected] http://www.connoisseurgolf.com/
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Connoisseur Golf

Connoisseur Golf design and host bespoke luxury golf trips across Scotland and Ireland for individual groups, blue chip corporations and some of the world's most revered golf and country clubs. Our clients enjoy the very best golf that Scotland and Ireland have to offer, playing the most sought after courses and staying at iconic five star hotels, castles and exclusive private properties.

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