Place details
Place nameSaint Andrews
Other namesSt. Andrews, Andreopolis, s. Andreae coenobium, Reguli fanum
CountryUnited Kingdom
Latitude56.333
Longitude-2.783
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Located on a rocky promontory on Bay of St. Andrew, across from Firth of Tay; noted for University founded in 1412; also known for Royal & Ancient Golf Club, which is the ruling authority on the game; has ruins of cathedral, priory & castle.