Location: St. Andrews
Top Things to do in St. Andrews
Top 7 Nature & Parks in St. Andrews, Scotland
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. Cambo Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 247 reviews
Walled Garden and more near Kingsbarns in Fife. Reinstated Georgian Stables housing Visitor Centre, cafe, crafts and unique plants for sale. Learning hub for events and activities. Woodland walks to the award winning beach. Nature play area for little ones. Dog friendly everywhere.
Reviewed By craigluscar - Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Had a walk round Cambo estate this morning . The wind had dropped and the sun was shining great to be out and about . Lots of specialised plants for sale .We took the upper path along the river and met the sow with piglets clearing ivy from the ground . Snowdrops all the way down to the shoreline and back up on the other side of the river .There are lots of wee waterfalls and the place is very scenic
2. St Andrews West Sands Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 753 reviews
Reviewed By robboaberdeen
Great expanse of sand when tide was out,, you can walk for miles and the scenery and views are terrific.. Really enjoyable.
3. St Andrews Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 366 reviews
St Andrews Botanic Garden is a beautiful living treasure in the heart of historic St Andrews. Inspirational plant displays cover rock and scree hillsides, ponds, woodland and herbaceous borders. Botanical and geographic garden displays and huge glasshouses hold alpines, desert plants and tropical exotics. From April to September we have a fully immersive Tropical Butterfly Experience and Pollinator Challenge. Enjoy our shop and coffeeshop or bring a picnic. Free family activity sessions included with entry daily through the holidays.
Reviewed By Paddy_16__10 - Irvine, United Kingdom
Really enjoyed visit to gardens - really enjoyed Butterfly house - the greenhouse roof is lower so you are able to see the beauty of the butterflies and the staff were amazing too.
4. Craigtoun Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 604 reviews
Craigtoun Park is a 47 acre park only 2 miles from St Andrews. The park itself is open 24/7 and it's a great day out for the whole family. During the season try the Rio Grande Railway, Crazy Golf, Putting and Puffin' Billy - the road train that takes you round the whole park. There are also rowing boats and pedalos, bouncy castles and pedal cars for the little ones, weather permitting. The cafe is open daily during the high season and Wednesday - Sunday out-with. It serves hot and cold food, teas and coffees and, of course, ice creams. As of September 2020, the paid for attractions are open at weekends only. For full details of all opening times, prices and event dates, please visit our website.
Reviewed By MalcolmMMitchell - St. Andrews, United Kingdom
Craigtoun Country Park is located 3 miles to the West of St Andrews and is next to the Duke’s Golf Course and the Headquarters of Scottish Golf. As I write this in the first week of June, 2020, lockdown is just starting to ease. There are, however, 52 acres in the Park containing wonderful flora and fauna and plenty of space for social distancing for all. Two organisations are involved in the running of the Park - Fife Council looks after the Park itself and Head Gardener Pamela and her colleague Stevie do a fantastic colouring job on all the flowerbeds and shrubs and the Friends of Craigtoun operate all the rides and attractions and these are currently non - operational due to the pesky virus. It’s such a shame because these volunteers do a magnificent job normally, but these are not normal times! Usually, there are carriages drawn by a tractor “Puffing Billy,” a miniature train called “Rio Grande,” trampolines, rowing boats and pedallos and one can circumnavigate the Dutch Village on the loch with all the ducks, swans and coots beside you. You simply purchase a family ticket from the Ticket Office at a very reasonable price and this is not time specific. The Friends are co-ordinated by inspirational Chairman Kyffin Roberts ( known to all as Kuff ) and he is very ably assisted by the lovely Mandy in the Office, together with about 30 volunteers. ( They’re always looking for more, so if you have time on your hands for 2021, please get in touch! ) Even without the the various rides and attractions, there is a zip wire, a play park with slides and lots of picnic tables. 2020 looks like a non-active year, but as soon as unlockdown kicks in, do take the family to Craigtoun Country Park. You’ll be glad you did!
5. Kingsbarns Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By B6958HUstevec - Leatherhead, United Kingdom
Beautiful sandy beach, very peaceful too (at least in September ...) Easy access here also to Fife coastal path.
6. St Andrews Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 579 reviews
Step through our doors and be transported into an underwater world of adventure and discovery. Come face to face with some of the most beautiful, fascinating and dangerous creatures of the watery worlds. From British sharks to spiders, lobsters to lionfish, poison dart frogs to piranhas, loveable seals...... and not to forget our fabulous meerkats. Get up close and personal with our daily interactive demonstrations which include Seal feeding at 12 noon and 3pm, Penguin feeding at 2pm, reptile and snake handling sessions at 11.20am and 2.20pm and an informative talk and feeding sessions with our family of Meerkats at 12.20pm and 3.20pm.
Reviewed By tracymT4822AN - Fife, United Kingdom
We had an amazing time on our family day out, our 3 year old was fascinated and so excited when seeing all the beautiful fish in the Aquarium, the reptiles, the crocks, the meerkats, the monkeys, the penguins, the seals, the tarantula and the ants. Christine had an amazing wealth of information and we were lucky enough to attend all of the interactive demonstration, we got to see Gary the snapping turtle enjoy his dinner, the piranhas, the seals, the meerkats, the monkeys enjoy there’s too, we also got to meet and stroke orange the bearded dragon, all of the staff were friendly and made us feel very welcome, all of the fish, creatures and animals were so bright, healthy and well looked after, the shop has lots of great souvenirs and gifts, we can’t wait to return!
7. East Sands Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By ajdmouse - Stirling, United Kingdom
Avery different experience from West Sands; East Sands is smaller and more enclosed but can still be windy.. Great for a walk with or without dog and more family friendly It has the famous cheese shack too
