Why go
- Town in Fife, Scotland.
- Known for largest church in Scotland, 3rd oldest university in the English speaking world.
- Served by Leuchars Station Airfield (ADX).
History
St Andrews is a coastal university town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland, 10 miles southeast of Dundee and 30 miles northeast of Edinburgh. St Andrews had a population of 16,460 in 2022, making it Fife's fourth-largest settlement and the 45th most populous settlement in Scotland.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Flybe BE (D38) · 1 route: London
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Leuchars Station Airfield (ADX); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for St. Andrews, Scotland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.