Ensure you have the group register and emergency contact numbers for all leaders and students
Make sure you have the tickets you need to enter with your group
Wear the official group T-shirt or hoodie for easy identification
Charge your phone fully and bring a power bank
Review the risk assessment for the day’s route and activities
Remind students to bring a raincoat or umbrella in case of light rain
Take group photos at key locations and share them with the programme WhatsApp group
A day trip to St Andrews from Edinburgh is a wonderful way to explore one of Scotland’s most historic and picturesque towns. The journey takes about two hours: you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leuchars, then a short bus or taxi ride (about 10 minutes) to reach St Andrews itself.
St Andrews is best known as the home of golf, with the famous Old Course attracting players from all over the world. Even if you don’t play, it’s worth visiting the clubhouse or walking along the seaside path that overlooks the course. Nearby, the British Golf Museum explains the history of the sport in Scotland.
The town is also home to St Andrews University, founded in 1413 and one of the oldest in the English-speaking world. Its old buildings, courtyards, and libraries give the town a special academic charm. You can also visit the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral and St Andrews Castle, both offering amazing views of the North Sea.
For lunch, try one of the many cafés or fish and chip shops near the harbour. In the afternoon, enjoy a walk along West Sands Beach, famous from the film Chariots of Fire. By evening, return to Edinburgh with memories of a beautiful coastal town full of history and character.
8:45 Meet at CES Edinburgh Summer School Centre
09:20 Coach to Forth Bridges Viewpoint
09:20 Information about UNESCO World Heritage rail bridge + group photo
09:35 Coach to St Andrews w/ Old Course coach tour
10:40 St Andrews Castle visit via St Andrews Cathedral
11:45 St. Andrews University and University Chapel
12:15 Lunch + free time
13:15 Walk to + time at St Andrews Beach (Chariots of Fire reenactment!)
14:00 Walk back to coach
14:15 Coach to Elie via Anstruther
14:50 Guided exploration of Ruby Bay, Lady’s Tower + Elie Ness Lighthouse
15:30 Coach to CES Edinburgh Summer School Centre via Fife Coastal Trail
17:15 Return to Edinburgh and release to host families