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St
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welcomes you to The Kingdom of Fife, Scotland. Enjoy your visit.
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St Andrews Priory.
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St
Andrews has a unique place in Scotland’s
heritage. It takes it’s name from one of Christ’s apostles
and was an important religious centre in medival Scotland
from where the bishops wielded great influence over Church and State.
It's Priory was a centre of learning; Scotland’s
first university was established here. |
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Andrews was also a rich, bustling market town and many features
of that time remain in the pattern of streets and wynds and in the
character of the houses and historic sites. John Knox preached
his first sermon in St Andrews, in 1547. He was imprisoned for two
years as a galley slave on a French ship because of his Calvinist
beliefs. Other Protestant reformers were executed or burnt at the
stake. They are commemorated by the Martyrs’ Monument. |
University
of St Andrews. |
St Andrews Castle. |
St
Andrews became a Royal Burgh in 1620, but had been a market
town for centuries. The town centre is still laid out as it was
when the streets were full of market stalls and trader’s calls.
The town traded widely, principally by ship with the Low countries.
In its medieval heyday, 300 vessels tied up at the harbour, many
early traders bringing supplies to the former priory. |
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St
Andrew's sweeping bays, sandy shores and cliffs attract a rich
variety of sea birds and marine life. The West Sands are
featured in the popular film ‘Chariots of Fire’.
West
Sands, St Andrews.
St
Andrews Golf Course.
St
Andrews is also a well known centre for golfers. The
Society of St Andrews Golfers was set up in 1754 and eighty
years later became the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, now
the governing body for the rules of golf in most countries. The
town boasts six courses, including the world famous Old Course.
It is also the home of the British Golf Museum.
There
is lots to see and do in St Andrews, but here are some suggestions
of places worth visiting:
- St
Andrew's University: Scotland’s
first university with some amazing architecture.
- The
British Golf Museum
- Sea
Life Centre: Similar to Deep Sea World in North
Queensferry, good fun for the kids, but overpriced.
- St
Andrews Cathedral
- Craigtoun
Country Park: A large area of parkland with a minature train,
boating pond, trampolines, crazy golf, nature centre and greenhouses.
Perfect for a family day out - don’t forget the picnic!
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St Andrews Priory. |
St Andrews Castle. |
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