St Andrews.
“History, links golf, and the North Sea in every breath.”
A town where golf feels older than memory — and every walk ends somewhere worth lingering.
The northeast shore of the Kingdom of Fife.
The town of St Andrews sits on the northeast shores of the Kingdom of Fife. Today, travelers come for the famous university that dates back to the 15th century, the cathedral and castle ruins, and the unmistakable pull of the Old Course.
Restaurants, pubs, coastal walks, Eden Mill distillery and the hum of a university town give the trip its rhythm. For golfers, St Andrews is not just a destination. It is the place the game keeps returning to.
St Andrews lets you build a trip around the Old Course, then widen the week with coastal classics close by.
St Andrews Old Course
Playing the Old Course in St Andrews sits on most golfers’ bucket lists. Good putting is key to scoring well here, especially across the large double greens featured on 14 holes.
Kingsbarns
Kingsbarns sits just over five miles along the coast from St Andrews. It is a modern links course with true character, undulating fairways and greens, and a spectacular par-3 15th that tends to stay with you.
Fairmont Torrance
With majestic views over the town of St Andrews, the Fairmont Torrance course is another modern links layout. Severe run-off areas and deep bunkers make the short game matter all day.
Build the week around the Old Course.
We design St Andrews trips around the details that matter: Old Course planning, nearby links pairings, walkable hotels, private transfers, restaurants, pubs, distillery stops and the right amount of room to simply be in town.
A links week with everything handled.
- Old Course planning and ballot guidance
- Kingsbarns and Fairmont Torrance pairings
- Walkable hotels and private transfers
- Restaurant, pub and distillery recommendations
- Optional coastal walks and historic touring
- Custom pace for couples, groups or foursomes
The golf is the reason to go. The town, coast, pubs and ruins are why the week feels complete.
Historic Town
University lanes, cathedral ruins, castle walls and golf history all sit within an easy walk.
Coastal Walks
North Sea air, wide beaches and Fife pathways give non-golf hours their own rhythm.
Pubs & Dining
Lively restaurants and bars keep evenings social, especially during university term.
Walkable Hotels
Stay close to the links, the town center and the restaurants you will want twice.
Links Conditions
Wind, turf and weather shape the round. Pack layers and let Scotland do its thing.
Easy Pairings
Kingsbarns, Fairmont and the wider Fife coast fit naturally into one itinerary.
Historic links, coastal light, town corners and nearby courses that make the trip bigger than one tee time.
Casa de Campo
Three Pete Dye masterpieces on the Caribbean coast. Private villas, all-inclusive.
ExploreCabo San Lucas
Desert-meets-ocean fairways, dramatic coastline and warm resort evenings.
ExploreThe Highlands
Castle Stuart, Royal Dornoch — raw landscapes and ancient courses.
ExploreLet’s plan your week in St Andrews.
Tell us roughly when and how many of you. A member of the Runaway Golf team will be in touch within 24 hours with a tailored proposal — hotels, tee times, transfers, dining, the lot.