Date spot in St Andrews
St Andrews Botanic Garden
Wander eighteen acres of woodland walks, rock gardens, ponds and meadows by the Kinness Burn, a short walk from South Street.
Canongate, south of the town centre
Address: Canongate, St Andrews KY16 8RT- Outdoors
- Cheap and cheerful
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Cosy
Why it's a good date: Calm and green, and much quieter than the beach in summer. Bring a flask and find a bench by the water; it's a good one for a slow afternoon.
Photo: Mike Pennington, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)
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The Byre Theatre
Abbey Street, town centre
Address: Abbey Street, St Andrews KY16 9LA- Event
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Culture
See a play, a gig, a comedy night or a student production at the town's theatre, run by the University of St Andrews.
Why it's a good date: Small, friendly and usually good value, with something on most weeks in term. Have dinner on South Street first, which is just round the corner.
The New Picture House
North Street, town centre
Address: 117 North Street, St Andrews KY16 9AD- Activity
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Big night
See a film in the 1930s cinema on North Street, now reopened with its main screens kept alongside a bar, food and games like duckpin bowling and golf simulators.
Why it's a good date: A film and a night out under one roof, which suits a wet evening. Book the film ahead, then stay on for a drink or a round of bowling.
Photo: Tom Parnell, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
Jannettas Gelateria
South Street, town centre
Address: 31 South Street, St Andrews KY16 9QR- Café
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Queue with everyone else for a cone at the family gelateria that's been making ice cream in St Andrews since 1908, with over fifty flavours to choose from.
Why it's a good date: An ice cream in St Andrews is part of the day, whatever the weather. Pick two flavours each to share, and walk them down to the harbour.
