St Andrews and the East Neuk
The historic City of St Andrews is recognised the world over as the Home Of Golf. The town boasts seven publicly owned links golf courses including the famous Old Course which frequently hosts the Open Championship - the next one in July 2021. Away from the golf course, St Andrews has an extremely rich history, inhabited since the sixth century, it played a major part in Scotland's medieval history. Today it boasts Scotland's first university and a rich cultural and community life.
The East Neuk of Fife is the strip of coastline bordering the most northerly part of the Firth of Forth - "Neuk" is the Scots word for nook or corner. As such, it comprises the fishing villages and small towns of Elie, St Monans, Pittenweem, Anstruther, Cellardyke and Crail. It is an area with traditionally strong seafaring ties and a thriving arts scene. Anstruther the main town on the East Neuk lies just 9 miles South of St Andrews.
External Links
University of St Andrews - Scotland's first university
St Andrews Directory - A comprehensive web directory of businesses in and around St Andrews
The University of St Andrews Students' Association - The Students' Association
St Andrews Hotels - A full list of hotels and guest houses in St Andrews
St Andrews Links Trust - The managers of St Andrews' seven public golf courses
The Byre Theatre - Our local theatre; with varied performances, an active amateur club and a popular bar/bisto
Pittenweem Arts Festival - Just one of the many arts events held amongst the villages of the East Neuk