St Andrews - More Than Just Golf

St Andrews on the east coast of Fife is known worldwide as the home of golf, which has been played here since the late fifteenth century on the links courses which are laid out along the coastal area to the north west of the town. It is steeped in history with many historic buildings and sites around its medieval town centre, which became a Royal Burgh in 1620. The University was established in 1410 and is the oldest university in Scotland. St Andrews was also for a long time the ecclesiastical capital of Scotland and the remains of the Cathedral, the largest in Scotland, date back to the twelfth century with its predecessor St Regulus’ Church and tower nearby. The ruins of the Castle date back to around 1200.

This year the 150th Open Championship in Golf was played on the famous Old Course in St Andrews.

Explore some of our collection items in the St Andrews gallery.