The coastal town of St. Andrews sits on the east coast of Fife in Scotland, looking out across the North Sea. It’s compact and picturesque, with a medieval core centred on the dramatic ruins of St Andrews Cathedral and St Andrews Castle, and long sandy beaches such as West Sands that frame a rugged harbour and cliffs.
Culturally and economically the town is defined by the University of St Andrews, founded in 1413, and its global association with golf: the historic Old Course and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club draw players and visitors from around the world. The mix of a lively student population, steady tourism for history and links golf, and small local businesses gives the town an international reputation while retaining a close-knit, community feel.
Postcode districts covering St. Andrews
Most populated places nearby
- Dundee 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Perth 24.9 miles40 km
- Glenrothes 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Arbroath 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Forfar 21.5 miles34.5 km
- Carnoustie 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Methil 13.1 miles21.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Strathkinness Place 2.5 miles4 km
- Guardbridge Place 3.7 miles6 km
- Leuchars Place 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Balmullo Place 5.6 miles8.9 km
- East Neuk and Landward Ward 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Tay Bridgehead Ward 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Ceres Place 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Cupar Place 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Tayport Place 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Crail Place 8.7 miles14 km
- Anstruther Place 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Newport-on-Tay and Wormit Place 8.8 miles14.2 km
Example postcodes in St. Andrews
KY16 8AQ, KY16 9DS, KY16 8JH, KY16 8RS, KY16 9AA, KY16 8XQ, KY16 8QS, KY16 9PW, KY16 8AL … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 34.3 miles55.1 km
- Aberdeen Airport 64.3 miles103.5 km
- Leuchars Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Cupar Railway Station 7.7 miles12.4 km
Hotels in St. Andrews Ad
- Rusacks St Andrews 5
- Rooms at the Saint
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro St. Andrews 4
- Greyfriars Inn by Greene King Inns
- The Albany Hotel St Andrews 3
- The Dunvegan Hotel
- Cleveden House by the Dunvegan
- Kinnettles Hotel and Spa 5
- The New Inn
Schools in St. Andrews
- Canongate Primary School Primary
- Greyfriars RC Primary School Primary
- Lawhead Primary School Primary
- Madras College Secondary
- St Leonards School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Mount Melville Estate 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Cupar Castle Historic site 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Pitcorthie House Estate 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Balcarres House Estate 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Pittenweem Harbour Harbour 9 miles14.4 km
- Dundee Harbour Harbour 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Strip Wood Forest 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Over Rankeilour Estate 10.6 miles17 km
- Big Wood Forest 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Rankeilour Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Tannadice Park Stadium 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Dens Park Stadium 11.5 miles18.6 km