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<title>What to do in St Andrews</title>
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<center><h2>Things to do in St Andrews</h2></center>
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A good first stop on exploring the town would be the St Andrews Tourist Information Centre on Market Street. Near the fountain in the
cobbled section of the street.
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<b>Walking and exploring the town</b>
<ul>
<li>The East, Castle and West Sands beaches, via the harbour, cathedral and castle. Recreate the 'Chariots of Fire' beach run on the West Sands for yourself!
<li>Much of the older town is University buildings - the St Leonard's, St Salvator's and St Mary's quads are very attractive. In the
latter is a tree planted by Queen Mary.
<li>You can explore the <a href="http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/places/propertyresults/propertyoverview.htm?PropID=PL_249&PropName=St%20Andrews%20Cathedral" class="external text" rel="nofollow">St Andrews Cathedral</a>
grounds for free but for a view from St Rule's tower we recommend the joint cathedral and castle entry fee.
<li><a href="http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/places/propertyresults/propertyoverview.htm?PropID=pl_248&PropName=St%20Andrews%20Castle" class="external text" rel="nofollow">St Andrews Castle</a> has some interesting features including a toilet over the sea, a
rather nasty prison cell and a siege mine into which you can crawl.
<li>While walking around the town, visit the famous Janetta's Ice Cream shop on South Street - long queues are testament to the
popularity and amazing collection of flavours.
<li>There are many pubs and restaurants - ask a local. We like the Whey Pat for a drink after work and may meet there informally some
evenings after talks are finished.
<li>Lade Braes and the Botanic Gardens. Off the beaten track for tourists but much loved by locals. See maps of St Andrews.
<li>Look up 'The Fife Coastal Path' - an ambitious walk... but you could take the bus back.
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<b>Written guides</b>
<ul><li> <a href="placesofinterest.pdf">A pdf guide to places of interest in wider Fife</a>
</li><li> <a href="localwalks.pdf">A pdf guide to local walking routes</a>
</li></ul>
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<b>Museums</b>
<ul><li> <a href="http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/musa/" class="external text" rel="nofollow">MUSA: Museum of the University of St Andrews</a> (free entry)
</li><li> <a href="http://biology.st-andrews.ac.uk/bellpet/index.aspx">The Bell-Pettigrew Museum</a> - just past St Mary's quad.
</li><li> <a href="http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/places/propertyresults/propertyoverview.htm?PropID=pl_248&PropName=St%20Andrews%20Castle" class="external text" rel="nofollow">St Andrews Castle</a>
</li><li> <a href="http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/places/propertyresults/propertyoverview.htm?PropID=PL_249&PropName=St%20Andrews%20Cathedral" class="external text" rel="nofollow">St Andrews Cathedral</a>
</li><li> <a href="http://www.fifedirect.org.uk/atoz/index.cfm?fuseaction=facility.display&facid=07d6f0ef-cc4b-11d5-909e0008c7844101#about">
The Kinburn Museum</a> Just up the steps and across the park from the Mathematics Institute. (free entry).
</li><li> <a href="http://www.britishgolfmuseum.co.uk/" class="external text" rel="nofollow">British Golf museum</a>
</li><li> <a href="http://www.standrewsaquarium.co.uk/" class="external text" rel="nofollow">St Andrews Aquarium</a>
</li><li> <a href="http://www.standrewspreservationtrust.co.uk/">St Andrews Preservation Trust Museum and Garden</a> (free entry).
</li></ul>
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<b>Golf</b>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.standrews.org.uk/">St Andrews Links Trust golf</a>.
For info about 'Himalayas' putting, the driving range and the golf courses.
<li>Kinburn putting (at the Museum - see the link above).
<li><a href="http://www.ricohwomensbritishopen.com/">British Women's Open Golf Tournament</a>
</ul>
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<b>Sport and Leisure</b>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/sport/">The University Sports Centre</a>
<li><a href="http://www.fifeleisure.org.uk/index.cfm/leisure-centres/eastsands/">The East Sands Leisure Centre - swimming pool, squash, etc.</a>
<li><a href="http://nph.nphcinema.co.uk/en.aspx">The New Picture House cinema</a>
<li><a href="http://www.standrewsltc.org/">The St Andrews Lawn Tennis Club</a>. Non-members may play cheaply. Tickets from Kinburn Museum.
</ul>
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<b>Outside St Andrews</b>
<ul>
<li>Edinburgh
<li>Dundee. The City of Discovery - see <a href="http://www.rrsdiscovery.com/">Scott's ship</a>. Also the
<a href="http://www.frigateunicorn.org/">The Frigate Unicorn</a>. Or the statue of Desperate Dan (comic book character) in the city centre!!
<li>The East Neuk coastal villages are especially picturesque: Crail, Anstruther (award winning fish and chips) and Pittenweem.
take buses.
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<b>Links to further resources</b>
<ul><li> <a href="http://www.saint-andrews.co.uk/staindex.html" class="external text" rel="nofollow">Welcome to St Andrews</a>
</li><li> <a href="http://www.visit-standrews.com" class="external text" rel="nofollow">Visit St Andrews</a>
</li><li> <a href="http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/standrews/cathedral/index.html" class="external text" rel="nofollow">Undiscovered Scotland</a>
</li><li> <a href="http://event-standrews.co.uk/07.html">A list of events in St Andrews during July</a>
</li><li> <a href="http://www.standrews.org.uk/welcome/index.html" class="external text" rel="nofollow">St Andrews Links</a>
</li><li> <a href="http://www.standrews.co.uk/" class="external text" rel="nofollow">St Andrews portal</a>
</li><li> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sdeblebo/sets/72157611166269602/" class="external text" rel="nofollow">Aerial views of St Andrews</a>
</li><li> <a href="http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/" class="external text" rel="nofollow">Historic Scotland</a>
</li><li> <a href="http://www.visitscotland.com">Visit Scotland</a>
</li></ul>
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