St Andrews
St Andrews despite its modest size has much to offer visitors, The Castle and Cathedral built in the 12th & 13th Century and now in ruins offer an interesting insight into the religious history of the town. Famed for its world class university and golf the town is also home to a wonderful beach which famously features in the opening scenes of the Oscar wining film Chariots of Fire.
When you can tear yourself away from sipping lattés and taking refreshing walks along the beautiful beaches, you'll find that there are even more great things to see and do in the town. Climb to the top of the tower at the striking medieval cathedral, delve deep underground into a secret nuclear bunker, and don't even think about leaving St Andrews, The Home of Golf, before you've played a round.
Golf
Nowhere else in the world would you find such a concentration of special golf courses as in Scotland, the historical setting of the home of golf. With 38 different courses within 45 minutes of the Castle to choose from, you are certainly not short of options.
Boasting some of the finest links courses in the world, the local area features classic courses such as Carnoustie, Kingsbarns and The Old Course. In addition to the classics we have selected a number of other great local tracks and some hidden gems for you to experience on at least one of your visits to Pittormie. The Concierge can arrange tee times for you on the area courses and equipment can be rented from the Castle (fees will apply). We will gladly assist in arranging caddies, carts, and chauffeured transfers for you prior to your arrival.
St Andrews Cathedral and Castle
The cathedral buildings are surrounded by a graveyard and encircled by the most complete and imposing monastic enclosure walls in Scotland. Even in its ruinous state, the cathedral remains a prominent landmark. On a headland to the north of St Andrews stand the ruins of the city’s castle, the main residence of the bishops and archbishops of St Andrews and the focal point of the Church in Medieval Scotland. A highlight of a visit to the castle is The Bottle Dungeon, one of the most infamous castle prisons in medieval Britain, carved out of the solid rock.
Scottish Clay Shooting Centre
Located within just a 15 minute drive from Pittormie, the Scottish Clay Shooting Centre is one of the leading clay grounds in the country and is well known for its ability to cater for everyone. So whether you’re a novice or a crack-shot, you will enjoy and benefit from time spent here. The centre offers the very best in terms
of sporting clays facilities and equipment and shooting can be enjoyed by all members of the family. Instruction and all necessary equipment are supplied and guest at Pittormie can also utilise the Castles’ own selection of top quality Beretta shotguns and the services of our Director of shooting.
Falkland Palace and Glamis Castle
The Royal Palace of Falkland, built between 1502 and 1541 and set in the heart of a unique medieval village, was the country residence and hunting lodge of eight Stuart monarchs, including Mary, Queen of Scots. The Palace is famous for its beautiful gardens and for the Real Tennis court, built in 1539.
Whether you choose to visit Glamis to admire its stunning architecture, to explore its history, legends, and myths, or simply to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding grounds and gardens, you will not fail to be touched by the magic of Glamis. The castle, which was the childhood home of the late Queen Mother and is famed as the setting for Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’, is situated in the fertile valley of Strathmore, only 30 minutes from Pittormie.
