St Andrews is synonymous with golf, its Old Course hosting The Open Championship and regarded as the spiritual home of the game. Beyond golf, the town offers beautiful beaches, impressive medieval ruins including the castle and cathedral, and Scotland's oldest university founded in 1413. The compact town centre is filled with independent shops, traditional pubs, and excellent restaurants. The coastal path offers spectacular walking, while the West Sands beach stretches for miles and featured memorably in Chariots of Fire. Royal connections are strong, with Prince William meeting Kate Middleton here as students.