Excursion

On Wednesday afternoon we will have a walking tour of St Andrews, covering the fascinating history of the town, the University and golf. With main sights including the Cathedral, Castle, St Salvador’s Chapel, and the Old Course. The walking tour will end at the University museum where we will get more insights into the University and its quirky traditions.

Banquet

The conference banquet will be on Thursday evening. The banquet will be held in Lower/Upper College Hall. The ‘halls’ are on St Salvator’s Quad and across from St Salvator’s Chapel (the University Chapel).

Local Recommendations/Suggestions

This is an extensive (but most likely not complete) list of places to eat, drink or visit in and around St Andrews.

The main part of St Andrews consists of 3 streets (North, Market and South Street) and has interconnecting ones between them. St Andrews is mostly surrounded by the sea or golf courses. But has got many different things to offer!

For those arriving for the workshop please note that the University graduations will be ongoing till Friday! Please don’t be surprised by the many students in gowns and formal wear. This will make dining options in the evenings a little difficult. Saturday should start being quieter, but expect people in ball gowns in the evening for the graduation ball.

The Student Union is open to the public over the summer.

We have separated the places into three (possibly subjective) cost categories (BF - Budget Friendly, MR - MidRange, TR - Top Range).

Restaurants

• Dune (TR, Seafood, has a Shellfish shack for a quick bite)
• Forgan’s (MR, Scottish)
• Haar (TR, Seafood)
• Jahangir (BF, Indian)
• Little Italy (MR, Italian)
• Maisha (BF, Indian)
• Mitchell’s (MR, Brunch/Sandwiches/Elevated Pub Grub)
• Mozza (BF, Scottish franchise, Italian/Pizza)
• Nando’s (BF, UK franchise, Afro-Portuguese Chicken (but also some veggies))
• Pizza Express (BF, UK franchise, Italian/Pizza)
• Rogue (TR, Meat focussed)
• Tailend (BF, Fish & Chips/Seafood, there is a takeaway at the front, and a sit in restaurant at the back)
• Thai Popup (MR, Thai)
• The Adamson (TR, Brasserie)
• The Bothy (TR, Scottish)
• Seafood Ristorante (TR, Seafood)
• Steak Barn (MR/TR, Mostly Steak, some veggies)
• Zizzi’s (BF, UK franchise, Italian)

Food that is more takeaway focussed but might still have some space to sit

• BlackHorn Burgers (MR, Burgers)
• Cormar’s Fish&chips (BF, Fish&Chips)
• Dr Noodles (BF, Scottish franchise, Noodle Shop)
• Le Rendez-Vous (BF, European/Panini)
• Janetta’s (MR, mostly ice cream, used to do other food)

Pubs which serve food (most do)

• Aikman’s (BF)
• Brewdog (MR)
• Central Bar (BF)
• Greyfrair’s Inn (MR)
• Hams Hame (MR)
• St Andrews Brewing Co. South Street (BF, local brewery)
• The Criterion (BF)
• The Rule (BF)
• The Saint Bar & Kitchen (MR)
• The Vic (MR)

Pubs which do not serve food

• Main Bar (Student Union)
• Molly Malones
• Whey Pat Tavern

Cafes (most will shut around 5pm)

• Black Sheep Coffee (UK franchise)
• Cafe in the Square
• Cafe Nero (UK franchise)
• Cheesy Toast Shack (recommend to pay the Seagull insurance)
• Costa (UK franchise)
• Cottage Kitchen
• Dook (they have a pop-up kitchen/van rotation which is usually open on weekends)
• Fisher & Donaldson (famed for their fudge doughnut, Fife franchise)
• Greggs (UK franchise)
• Harbour Cafe
• Hatch
• Janettas (so good it gets named twice)
• North Point (where Wills met Kate)
• Old Union Coffee Shop (University/Student Union run)
• Palompo’s
• Pret a Manger (International franchise)
• Rector’s Cafe (University/Student Union run)
• Starbucks (International franchise)
• Taste (St Andrews’ (only?) speciality coffee shop)
• We are Zest Cafe

Things to do in St Andrews

(things that (most likely) will not be covered by the excursion on Wednesday)

• Botanical Garden’s
• Bell Pettigrew Museum
• East, West & Castle Sands (all beaches, West Sands was used for the filming of Chariots of Fire).
• Golf (too many to list)
• Himalaya Putting
• Kinburn Bowling Club (they also do putting)
• The Pier
• St Andrews Aquarium
• St Andrews Museum

Things to do just a little bit out of St Andrews

(within approx. 30mins walking distance)

• Craigtoun Country Park
• Fife Coastal Path
• Tentsmuir Forest (look at tide timetables and make sure to get back BEFORE the tide comes in)

Things nearby

(recommend bus/public transport to get there)

• Eden Mill Distillery (only by booking! but they do offer a shuttle from/to St Andrews if a tasting is included)
• East Neuk (Crail for pottery; Anstruther for fish&chips; Pittenweem for fishing village vibes; the coastal path goes along there too)
• Kingsbarns Distillery
• Dundee (V&A Art Gallery/Museum; RRS Discovery; McManus Art Gallery&Museum; Breweries; Pubs; Food options)