St. Andrews

St. Andrews Scotland is known to gentlemen as the “birthplace” of golf and to ladies as the University home of Prince Henry, and is one of the most gorgeously historic and quaint towns I have even visited. Filled with golfers, University students and residents of the town, the street of St. Andrews, and the golf course, was bustling with activity.

The day trip to St. Andrews, about an hour drive South of Aberdeen, was organized by the Rotary, to bring together the Ambassadorial Scholars that are being hosted in the St. Andrews and Aberdeen Rotary District 1010. I met 5 other Rotary Scholars from the United States, 1 from Japan, and 1 from Greece!

Followed by the formal meet and greet of Ambassadorial Scholars and our host families was a tour of St. Andrews. First we were led to the final hole of the main St. Andrews golf course that was surrounded by golf club buildings and golf shops. Golfers scattered across the bright green grass, and along the streets – watching and playing golf. We were then led along the coast of St. Andrews, overlooking the North Ocean, and then along streets filled with cottage like houses, enchanting church buildings, and an abundance of Bed and Breakfast accommodations. St. Andrews’ history is just as abundant as the amount of golfers, and I got to experience walking along historic castle, church, and cemetery remains.