St. Andrews & Fife Day Trips from Edinburgh
Discover St. Andrews, the home of golf and Scotland’s oldest university, with its ruined cathedral and castle by the sea, plus the charming fishing villages of the East Neuk of Fife. A relaxed and scenic coastal day trip from Edinburgh across the Forth.
5 tour · prices per person, book with partner
St. Andrews & Fife in Edinburgh — FAQ
What is St. Andrews known for?
St. Andrews is famous as the home of golf, with the historic Old Course, plus Scotland’s oldest university, a ruined medieval cathedral and castle, and sweeping sandy beaches.
How far is St. Andrews from Edinburgh?
St. Andrews is about 1.5 hours from Edinburgh across the Forth, making it an easy day trip, often combined with the pretty fishing villages of the East Neuk of Fife.
Can you play golf at St. Andrews on a day trip?
Visiting the famous Old Course and golf museum is easy on a day trip, but actually playing the Old Course requires booking far ahead through a ballot or package — most day-trippers come to see it.