Attractions in St Andrews, Fife.
The St Andrews Preservation Trust Museum is a small, independent museum situated in a lovely 17th century house in the heart of the town’s old fisher quarter, a stone’s throw from both the Castle and the Cathedral. As a fisher home, the house was once inhabited by up to twenty people at any one time. During the 1930s, this building and the adjacent building were sympathetically restored by local architect, James H. Scott, and converted into a...
Our 7 day weather forecast for St Andrews updated throughout the day, making it ideal for planning leisure activities, travel and events. Read more about our weather forecasts.
On Friday 26th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:36 and will set at 20:43. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 7°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 11mph.
On Saturday 27th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:34 and will set at 20:45. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 7.9°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 15mph.
On Sunday 28th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:32 and will set at 20:47. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 11.5°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 15mph.
On Monday 29th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:29 and will set at 20:49. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 9°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 21mph.
On Tuesday 30th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:27 and will set at 20:51. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 10.9°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It could be quite a gusty day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 26mph.
On Wednesday 01st May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:25 and will set at 20:53. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 10.7°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 20mph.
On Thursday 02nd May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:22 and will set at 20:55. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 8.5°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 22mph.
Our weather forecast for St Andrews is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
12 North Street
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 9PW
01334 477629
The St Andrews Preservation Trust Museum is a small, independent museum situated in a lovely 17th century house in the heart of the town’s old fisher quarter, a stone’s throw from both the Castle and the Cathedral. As a fisher home, the house was once inhabited by up to twenty people at any one time. During the 1930s, this building and the adjacent building were sympathetically restored by local architect, James H. Scott, and converted into a single family home. Purchased in the 1960s by the Preservation Trust, the building was separated, one half becoming the Trust Museum.
The Museum contains a wealth of fascinating information and objects pertaining to the history of St Andrews and its people. The ground floor is home to permanent displays featuring old St Andrews shops and businesses including grocers, Aikman & Terras, Keith’s the Chemist and Duncan’s the Dentist. Outside visitors can enjoy a glimpse into the past courtesy of Great Granny’s Wash House and a recently restored outside privy. The Museum’s award-winning gardens provide the perfect place to relax and enjoy a well-earned rest in secluded and peaceful surroundings.
The Museum collections include fine art, costume, furniture and many other objects with local connections. There is also an important collection of some 11, 000 photographs, postcards, slides and glass negatives. These can be viewed by arrangement with the curator and copies can be requested.
The Museum mounts several exhibitions each year so there is always something new to see and enjoy. Recent exhibitions include the history of the ancient harbour and the local fishing community, the Victorians, the 1950s and the development of St Andrews from settlement to city.