5 Things To Do in & Around St Andrews

St Andrews, the “home of golf” is known worldwide and is on the must-visit list for many golfers from overseas. After a round of golf on The Old Course or indeed any of the other golf courses in and around St Andrews, Carnoustie, Crail or Kingsbarns – what else is there to do?

St Andrews West Sands

Famous for the opening scenes of the film Chariots of Fire, West Sands is almost 2 miles of sandy beach. Voted “Scotland’s Beach Award” for 29 consecutive years. Take a walk along the beach and head to the Eden Estuary Nature Reserve, home to birds and seals and a few kite surfers!

St Andrews Cathedral

The remains of St Andrews Cathedral, which was Scotland’s largest cathedral and most magnificent church, show how impressive it used to be. The museum houses an outstanding collection of early and later medieval sculptures and other relics found on the site.

The R&A World Golf Museum

Well you couldn’t visit St Andrews to play golf and not visit the Golf Museum! Galleries tell the sort of golf from the past, present and future. Thousands of fascinating objects, some dating back over 400 years old, bring to life hidden stories of the game and it’s personalities.

St Andrews Botanic Gardens

An 18 acre garden located in the center of St Andrews, this living research and conservation experiment is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. Lots to see including rock garden, rhododendron glade, pond and pinetum. The garden is home to lots of wildlife too including red squirrels.

Kingsbarns Whiskey Distillery

Located in Kingsbarns, close to St Andrews, Kingsbarns distillery sits in a 18th century converted farm steading. Here you can have a choice of tours including a private dining experience. You will sure to learn the difference between whisky, whiskey and scotch at Kingsbarns Distillery.

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What a perfect vacation with 5 beautiful days of golf. Nicola was great. She ensured we were in the Old Course balloting-system and that we were also checked in for the Old Course singles daily lottery. I was fortunate to secure two opportunities to play the Old Course. Nicola went out her way many times, including traveling back to pick me up from another course to ensure I made my Old Course check in time. She also meet up with me on the 18th tee to follow me in while taking pictures of a very memorable experience. ProScotGolf provides exceptional customer service and value. I will be planning my next trip soon.

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Richard Catts

3 months ago

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Thank you ProScott Golf Tours for an amazing time in Scotland! Five historic courses in six days including Carnoustie and the Old Course. If you are going to go to Golf’s holy land, go with a local that knows golf. Prompt, professional, informative, flexible and above all fun to be with, Nicola and John really take care of you like family. They have pre-thought about everything for your convenience, comfort and enjoyment! You are taken care of from landing to takeoff. Thank you ProScott GOLF Tours.

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Joe Vega

6 months ago

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What an epic experience this golf trip was with Proscot Golf Tours . Nicola & and John made this golf trip very accommodating for us all . I highly recommend them for your next golf trip to play the golf courses and especially the iconic St. Andrew’s old course the # 1 in the world . Thank you again Nicola & John.
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Joe Vega

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Genie Foster

3 months ago

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ProScot organized and carried out a wonderful trip to St Andrews for my group. They provided everything we asked for and more. We stayed at The Saint, a small but very comfortable place with lovely food and a warm local Scottish atmosphere. All arrangements for golf were set up as we asked. Two of our group played the Old Course through the on site queue.
I am particularly grateful for the kind attention from Nicola Scott who facilitated our days. She was diligent in working with our friends looking to get onto the Old Course…she even made an extra round trip to Lundin Links at the last minute so one could make a last minute opportunity to play.

I highly recommend them for a quality golf trip to Scotland.

E. Foster
Visited July 2024

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Absolutely the best! Everyone at ProScot (John, Nicola, Patricia) were exceptionally professional, friendly, and helpful.

The tour they put together for us was incredible. Our accommodations in St Andrews we’re top notch. The golf courses were fabulous. Drivers were always on time!

They made sure we had everything we needed from snacks to drinks and were willing to be flexible in terms of schedule

They setup dinner reservations at amazing restaurants, and were able to provide advice on just about anything in the area.

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