The seaside town named UK’s ‘best’ and loved by Princess Kate and Prince William

Princess Kate and Prince William met at St Andrews University in 2001 and likely spent much time in the nearby seaside town of St Andrews during their four years of study.

The Scottish seaside town has been named one of the best in the UK following a study by Which?, involving nearly 5,000 Britons.

Staycations in the UK are a popular choice this year and with school holidays still in full swing, the well-loved town of St Andrews is expected to be a top destination for those looking to holiday in the UK this year.

The town has an important part to play in Scottish history, with most recognising the name. Famously, the famous opening scene of the film ‘Chariots of Fire’ was filmed on St Andrews’ West Sands. The oldest airfield in the UK is also located there, and is still in use today.

If you’re planning to visit, St Andrews Castle is a popular tourist attraction in the area. The castle dates back to the 13th century and has an interesting history.

It was left without a resident or a purpose when bishops were abolished in 1592 and it then fell rapidly into ruin. In 1801, the Great Hall collapsed and most of it plunged into the sea. There were further losses until a sea wall was built in 1886. Today, the site has been turned into a place where visitors can learn about its history while taking in the views of the coat.

St Andrews University is an interesting place to look around in itself if you want to see where Princess Kate and Prince William studied. The university was Scotland’s first and today it remains one of the top in the UK. It is a competitive institution to study at, in the 2023-2024 academic year, it accepted a total of just 10,234 students.

If you’re also hoping to explore some of the nearby areas, many take a day trip to Fife to see the fishing villages. This full-day tour will allow you to explore a much wider region and to see other towns including Anstruther. The route is ideal for seeing the inland and coastal areas on offer and you’ll be able to make the most of the surrounding scenery.

If you’re looking to grab a bite to eat while you’re there, the Rossmount Inn Restaurant is a great place to stop at. One diner on Tripadvisor said: “Every night’s tasting menu is different, and that’s always a challenge for a restaurant. The Rossmount pulls it off wonderfully. We enjoyed every course, and loved how local and seasonal everything was.”

The seaside town of St Andrews has a variety of places to visit, activities to take part in and sights to see so it’s no surprise that Princess Kate and Prince Willaim loved it here so much.