Museums of University St Andrews

The Wardlaw Museum takes visitors inside the University of St Andrews. Four new thematic galleries on the University's groundbreaking research and global impact showcase its extraordinary art, history, science and natural history collections.

Discover St Andrews through a local's eyes. ​​From golf, to cathedrals, castles to universities - St Andrews has something for everyone! Enjoy a sustainable tourism option and support a locally run business. Your expert, local guide can't wait to show you around our wonderful city. 

Fife

Walking Tours in St. Andrews

Hill of Tarvit was originally known as Wemyss Hall. In 1904, the new owner, Frederick Sharp, commissioned architect Robert Lorimer to transform the 17th-century house into a modern 20th-century mansion to display his amazing collection of fine art, porcelain and many other items. When the Sharp family moved into Hill of Tarvit, they had electricity, telephones and central heating.

Hill of Tarvit Mansion

Falkland Palace & Garden provides a unique opportunity to explore a royal ‘pleasure palace’ with a Victorian twist.
Inspired by the grand châteaux of France, successive Stuart royals transformed this favoured retreat into the Balmoral of its day, now one of the finest surviving examples of Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

Falkland Palace

The garden is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. There is lots to see over our 18 acre site including a rock garden, rhododendron glade, pond, pinetum and much more! We are also busy developing our new and exciting Tangled Bank area in the garden, which will showcase the very best of Fife’s habitats. It’s also a great spot to bring a picnic.

St. Andrews Botanic Gardens

A small, local zoo in Fife with a mission to promote the conservation of biodiversity through education, research and our own passion for the natural world. They currently have around 15 species and are constantly developing the site. 

Fife Zoo

Medieval atmosphere meets Victorian style at Kellie Castle. The oldest parts date back to the 14th century, but the whole interior was overhauled in the late 19th century by the Lorimers, a famous artistic family.

Monday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wardlaw Museum

The Wardlaw Museum takes visitors inside the University of St Andrews. Four new thematic galleries on the University's groundbreaking research and global impact showcase its extraordinary art, history, science and natural history collections.

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More in Fife

Walking Tours in St. Andrews

Hill of Tarvit Mansion

Falkland Palace

St. Andrews Botanic Gardens

Fife Zoo

Kellie Castle

Other Museums & History

Discovery Point

V&A Dundee

Hugh Miller's Birthplace

National Museum Scotland

Barry Mill

The Boswell Trust