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 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 20.3 miles
- Perth 24.9 miles
- Glenrothes 17.2 miles
- Arbroath 17.9 miles
- Forfar 21.5 miles
- Carnoustie 12.2 miles
- Methil 13.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Strathkinness Place 2.5 miles
- Guardbridge Place 3.7 miles
- Leuchars Place 4.2 miles
- Balmullo Place 5.6 miles
- East Neuk and Landward Ward 5.8 miles
- Tay Bridgehead Ward 6.9 miles
- Ceres Place 6.9 miles
- Cupar Place 7.8 miles
- Tayport Place 8.3 miles
- Crail Place 8.7 miles
- Anstruther Place 8.7 miles
- Newport-on-Tay and Wormit Place 8.8 miles
Example postcodes in St. Andrews
KY16 8YG, KY16 8YL, KY16 6BA, KY16 9QS, KY16 9HN, KY16 9EY, KY16 9DX, KY16 9XH, KY16 9DS … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 34.3 miles
- Aberdeen Airport 64.3 miles
- Leuchars Railway Station 4.3 miles
- Cupar Railway Station 7.7 miles
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
- 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 miles
- Cupar Castle Historic site 7.8 miles
- Pitcorthie House Estate 8.1 miles
- Balcarres House Estate 8.3 miles
- Pittenweem Harbour Harbour 9 miles
- Dundee Harbour Harbour 10.3 miles
- Strip Wood Forest 10.4 miles
- Over Rankeilour Estate 10.6 miles
- Big Wood Forest 10.8 miles
- Rankeilour Estate 11.1 miles
- Tannadice Park Stadium 11.5 miles
- Dens Park Stadium 11.5 miles