Being a strategically important centre, St Andrews town has witnessed many centuries of conflict. From religious wars to Scottish Wars of Independence and world wars, St Andrews has seen it all. Discover our stories and influential people that played a massive role in shaping the world today.

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Housing Scotland’s first university, it was an incredibly important centre of education. As a result, our small town saw the development of teaching methods and the characters that changed the world of teaching and academia.

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St Andrews University is famous for its prestigious school of humanities which has been top of the field from pioneering activism to modern news reporting. Explore the influential people that put St Andrews on the map!

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Many men and women of St Andrews made crucial developments to countess fields that greatly impact the modern world. From the Lenticular telescope to the first Meridian Line, explore the many innovations made in our royal borough!

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St Andrews saw many firsts in its centuries of history, from lifelong campaigners of women’s education to Scotland’s first female professor. These people made a massive difference to the modern world through activism and politics, explore their stories here!

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St Andrews has seen a range of scientific developments across a range of specialisations. From the development of photography to advancements within medicine. You can explore all this and more right here!

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Our beautiful ruins were once a fully functioning castle and are home to countless pivotal stories. Here we offer an insight into the ghosts that once lived inside the castle walls and their impact on the town and the world.

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