History
St Andrews is said to have been founded by St Regulus, who arrived from Greece in the 4th century bringing the bones of St Andrew – Scotland’s patron saint. The town soon grew into a major pilgrimage centre and St Andrews developed into the ecclesiastical capital of the country. The university was founded in 1410, the first in Scotland. By the mid-16th century there were three colleges, St Salvator’s, St Leonard’s and St Mary’s.
St Andrews is perhaps most famous for its historical links to golf. It’s the headquarters of golf’s governing body, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club. It’s also the location of the world’s most famous golf course, the Old Course. The British Open Championship has taken place regularly at St Andrews since 1873.
