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HISTORY
About
St Andrews
St Andrews has played
a significant role in the history of Scotland since at least the
6th century. It is so called because the relics of the disciple
St Andrew were brought here from Constantinople in the 8th century
by a monk called St Regulus or St Rule.
 The
Cathedral & St Rule's Tower
The cathedral was started in the mid 12th century, but was not consecrated
until 1320. Throughout the Middle Ages St Andrews was a religious
centre visited by many pilgrims.
The cathedral is open
to the public and looked after by Historic Scotland. For information
on opening hours click here.
The Castle
St Andrews Castle was the former Bishops' Palace, the residence
of the Archbishops of St Andrews. Its oldest remains date from around
1200.
For information on the
visitor centre click here.
 The
University
The University of St Andrews was founded in 1411 and is the oldest
in Scotland, and the third oldest in the UK. It now has 7000 students
and an international reputation.
(right) St Salvator's
Quadrangle
 Links
with Royalty
St Andrews has long been a resort for royalty. Mary, Queen of Scots,
made several visits to play golf in the 16th Century. Today Prince
Andrew, a keen golfer and former captain of the R&A, is a regular
visitor and his nephew, Prince William has studied at the University.
The Duke of York, later
King George VI, was captain of the R & A in 1930. Here, he poses
for a photograph with the club's honorary professional, Andrew Kirkcaldy
(to the right).
 Town
expansion
During the 1850s the city began to thrive and expand. In 1852 the
first steam train arrived, fuelling the growth of the town as a
holiday destination. Since the start of the 20th century St Andrews
has doubled in size to its current population of nearly 15,000 plus
7,000 students.
 The Castle Course
As the town has grown, so has the demand to play on St Andrews Links.
The Trust has developed a seventh golf course in order to meet the demand for golf from both local residents,
students and visitors.
The Castle Course was designed by Scottish architect David McLay Kidd and was officially opened by the Duke of York in 2008.
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