How do I get to St Andrews public transport?

How do I get to St Andrews public transport?

Travelling by rail The nearest railway station to St Andrews is Leuchars, situated around six miles from the town. The station facilities include 24-hour parking, a waiting room and taxi rank. Those travelling to St Andrews by train should take the Edinburgh to Dundee or Edinburgh to Aberdeen line to Leuchars.

Is St Andrews safe?

St Andrews is one of the safest places in the world, with practically a non-existent crime rate. General caution, however, applies, as it does anywhere.

Is St Andrews a prestigious university?

Founded in the 15th century, St Andrews is the third most ancient university in the English-speaking world, and Scotland’s very first university. Coupled with the imposing historic buildings on campus, the university’s age has long lent it a reputation as a prestigious institution.

Which area is St Andrews in Scotland?

Fife

How far is cellardyke from St Andrews?

9 miles

What is cupar like to live in?

Cupar’s Coast Cupar also has some of the most attractive countryside in Scotland and is just 20 minutes away from award winning Fife beaches. For those who love the seaside, this could be just the place for you to live as you’re never too far away from a walk on the beach or a paddle in the North Sea.

Is Leven rough?

Leven has dodged an award for Scotland’s worst town. The nomination for Leven, made by local historian Eric Eunson, claimed its residents are the rudest people in Scotland, calling the area “a grim post-industrial wasteland with regressive pretensions to being a seaside resort because it happens to have some sand”.

Is Kirkcaldy a good place to live?

Kirkcaldy is a reasonable place to live. It is an ex-mining town, but one of the former mines is now a housing estate by the sea. It has good transport links to Edinburgh, as it’s on the main East Coast line. There are also regular bus services to Edinburgh and a Park and Ride scheme at Ferrytoll.

How old is Kirkcaldy?

The area around Kirkcaldy has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The first document to refer to the town is from 1075, when Malcolm III granted the settlement to the church of Dunfermline.

Where should I live in Fife?

The best areas for families in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife

• Corstorphine. Corstorphine lies to the west of Edinburgh city centre and is home to a number of independent shops and eateries.
• Dalgety Bay. Dalgety Bay is a lovely coastal town in Fife is perfect for families who want to live near the beach.
• Winchburgh.