The best museums Saint-Andrews

The Museum of the famous Scottish University is dedicated to the prestigious institution and its powerful heritage. There are three areas to visit: Wardlaw Museum (exhibition on the history of the university), Bell Pettigrew (natural sciences) and the Collection Centre where many valuable objects accumulated over the centuries are on display, such as 15th century ceremonial sceptres, a 16th century astrolabe, an 18th century telescope and many others.

This Victorian manor house in the middle of Kinburn Park is home to the local St Andrews City Museum, which tells the story of its history and heritage over time. Its religious and academic development is recounted here, alongside its world-renowned sporting excellence in golf. Temporary exhibitions are held regularly in the Kinburn Gallery. There are also lectures, concerts and workshops for children. The museum has its own café, a very pleasant place where you can eat at good value for money.

Some would have been offended if St Andrews had not had a museum dedicated to its star sport. It reopened in 2015, at the 144th Open, after some work. More than 500 years of history are told and there is the largest collection of objects related to the discipline in Europe. Clubs, balls, trophies, medals, decorative arts, films, photographs and archives follow one another to reveal all the secrets of golf, to the layman and the unconditional. There is also a brand new café on site.