St Andrews event weekends: what to do between sessions
The home of golf: the Old Course, a medieval university, ruined cathedral and long sandy beaches on the Fife coast.
Events we cover in St Andrews
28 Jun 2027*University of St Andrews Graduation Week
St Andrews, United KingdomGraduation12 Jul 2027*The Open 2027 (St Andrews)
St Andrews, United KingdomGolf
St Andrews, United KingdomGraduation12 Jul 2027*The Open 2027 (St Andrews)
St Andrews, United KingdomGolf
Arriving
Edinburgh airport (EDI) is 1 hour 15 minutes by car; trains run from Edinburgh to Leuchars (1 hour) then a 10-minute bus.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Dundee | Bigger city with cheaper hotels, 25 minutes away. |
| Mid-range | St Andrews town | Guesthouses on the main streets; book far ahead for graduation and Open weeks. |
| Splurge | Old Course Hotel and Fairmont | Golf resorts on the edge of town. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Premier Inn Dundee Centre
- Mid-range: Ardgowan Hotel
- Splurge: Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- St Andrews Aquarium.
- Craigtoun Park.
Rainy-day backups
- British Golf Museum.
- St Andrews Museum.
Free things to do
- West Sands beach (Chariots of Fire).
- Cathedral ruins and the castle walls.
Getting around
- The town is walkable; buses run to Leuchars station and Dundee.