First-time visitors to St. Andrews will find that the town is a beautiful location with a variety of activities. Further guidance on the area can be found on travel websites such as https://www.aboutstandrews.co.uk/.
The conference itself will be held in St. Mary’s College on South Street. We are still finalizing the room in which it will take place, and will release this information when possible.
Accommodation
We would recommend booking accommodation sooner rather than later, as the university’s graduation week begins on 29 June. Because of this, local hotels may fill more quickly than would otherwise be the case.
The university provides basic accommodation during the summer in student housing halls. This can be a cheaper option than local hotels. For further information, see: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/accommodation-conferences-events/accommodation/.
We would also recommend attendees look at lodging in the city centre of Dundee. Rates in Dundee are often cheaper than in St. Andrews during the summer season. Dundee is easily connected to St. Andrews via bus (see below).
Of course, there are a variety of hotels and bed & breakfast locations within St. Andrews.
Transportation
Train: The nearest train station to St. Andrews is at Leuchars. From Leuchars, take the Stagecoach 99 bus into town (departs every 8-10 minutes throughout the day). Alternatively, St. Andrews can be reached via a 15-minute taxi ride.
Bus: The Stagecoach 99 bus runs from Dundee to St. Andrews in approximately 30-40 minutes (departs every 8-10 minutes throughout the day). Long-distance connections run to St. Andrews from a variety of Scottish cities, including directly from Edinburgh Airport.
On Foot: St. Andrews is a highly walkable location. If staying near the center, all sights – including the Old Course, castle, cathedral, and university – are within a few minutes’ stroll. Stagecoach also operates buses which run throughout the periphery of town for those lodging at further distance.