Date spot in St Andrews
The Old Course on a Sunday
Walk out across the most famous golf course in the world on a Sunday, when it's closed to golf and opens up for anyone to stroll, and stand together on the little stone Swilcan Bridge.
Why it's a good date: Free, a bit surreal and great for a photo. Keep off the greens, check the links' website in case a tournament is on, and carry on to West Sands afterwards.
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The harbour and the pier
The Shore, below the cathedral
Address: The Shore, St Andrews KY16 9RG- Outdoors
- Free
- Romantic
Walk down past the cathedral to the little harbour, then out along the long stone pier to the end for a view back over the town.
Why it's a good date: Short, free and lovely at dusk. On Sundays in term you might see students in red gowns doing their traditional pier walk, and East Sands is just round the corner if you want to keep going.
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St Andrews Botanic Garden
Canongate, south of the town centre
Address: Canongate, St Andrews KY16 8RT- Outdoors
- Cheap and cheerful
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Cosy
Wander eighteen acres of woodland walks, rock gardens, ponds and meadows by the Kinness Burn, a short walk from South Street.
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.
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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.
