St Andrews: Itineraries

A Top Day in St Andrews

A day in St Andrews has to start with a coffee, and the place to have that is the terrace at Jannetta's; a big generous mug of the stuff. Then I head down the hill to the pretty little harbour and wind my way back up to the ruins of the cathedral, which I explore. The castle is next, and I examine the spooky siege tunnels there. From here the Scores runs down to the Old Course, but I cut back into the heart of town in search of lunch. A quick visit to Mellis the cheesemonger and Keracher the fishmonger and I have a picnic fit for a king, which I eat on the fabulous West Sands beach. Nearby is the British Golf Museum - which I enjoy; if that wasn't my thing, the Aquarium is nextdoor. Then, suitably enthused, I watch a few foursomes playing the last hole of the famous Old Course. A stroll around the beautiful centre is next, poking my nose into bookshops and antique dealers and investigating the university buildings. It's still sunny, so a refreshing pint in the beer garden of the West Port is in order. Once the golfers have finished for the day, I stroll the Old Course in the dusk, imagining the cheers of the crowd. Then it's dinner - the Doll's House perhaps, or a delicious curry at Balaka. And on to the Central Bar, where students, academics, and golfers mix happily around the island bar over pints of local ale.

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