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St Andrews is a town in the north-east of Fife, best known as the home of golf. It is a place where history belnds seamlessly with a modern, thriving student community.

The Open Championship was first played on the Old Course in 1873. Today many visitors still come to play and watch golf, but there is much more to St Andrews.

On November 30th, crowds will flock to the town of St Andrews in Scotland to celebrate one of the top Scottish festivals. 2009 celebrations could be the biggest ever.

Want to vacation somewhere that has clear blue waters, sugar white beaches, a ton of activities, and still be close to civilization? Check out St. Andrews State Park!

A full refurbishment of the boutique St Andrews Golf Hotel includes a new restaurant overlooking the West Sands, near the most famous golf course in the world

The Old Course at St Andrews will provide a sterner test for the 2010 Open in July after work was completed on extending the infamous Road Hole ahead of the Major.

A guide to golfing St Andrews and other historical golf courses in Scotland including Scottish Island courses. Winter Golf at St Andrews Old Course

Little is known about the life of St Andrew, who went from being a humble fisherman to become the patron saint of Scotland, where a town is named after him.

Scotland's long history of golf is perfectly reflected at the Fairmont St. Andews Hotel. The two world-class golf courses and luxury amenties make for a memorable trip.

There are 550 golf courses in Scotland. There are eight in St Andrews including the Duke's Course and the new addition The Castle Course, so what of the 542 others?

North Americans travelling to Eastern Canada for their vacation should consider a stop at St. Andrews by-the-Sea, a village inside the western border of New Brunswick.

The final part of the Fife Coastal Path takes in the historic Scottish town of St Andrews before finishing on the banks of the River Tay, near Dundee.

Saint Andrew is Scotland's patron saint and gives his name to the home of world golf and to an ancient Scottish university. Who was he and how did all this come about?

Few people outside St. Andrews have held a conversation with an Old Course caddy, heard golf stories from local B&B owners, or seen the course and town in the snow.

Looking for sandy shores and large, sparkling bodies of water to spend a summer vacation? Here are five beautiful beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.

Keen golfers can play on 57 of the world's best courses, including St Andrew's and Valderrama, without leaving Belfast city centre thanks to the virtual golf simulator

The world is an ever changing landscape in which climate change means some of our most spectacular sights are facing an uncertain future.

Guy Fawkes Day, on November 5th, is a well known time for partying with bonfires and fireworks. But what other excuses are there for a bit of revelry in the 11th month?

Many Fairmont hotels and resorts are offering annual summer vacation deals. These are the recommended family-oriented luxury travel packages at Fairmonts worldwide.

Gleaning fields can mean more food for the hungry and less food waste.

Here are turn-by-turns for a classic New Brunswick vacation: The Fundy Coastal Drive. This summertime adventure explores the Bay of Fundy and the world's highest tides.

The New Brunswick shore of the Bay of Fundy features tide-carved scenery, diverse wildlife, and plenty of things to do during a New Brunswick summer vacation.

Details of the 2010 dates and venues for the annual four golf majors. The Masters, US Open, The Open and PGA Championship.

Cristie Kerr didn't flinch down the stretch during the conclusion of the U.S. Open. Likewise, Lorena Ochoa didn't collapse as she has been portrayed to have done.

Based on Southport, the area around Royal Birkdale, host to the 2008 Open Golf Championship, boasts the world's greatest concentration of top golf courses. Read on!

John Joseph Caldwell Abbott became Prime Minister in 1891. Though reluctant to be PM, Abbott was an able leader, surviving scandal and pushing through reforms

Wigan manager Chris Hutchings has become the latest managerial casualty of the new season.

Old Macdonald, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort's fourth golf course, will join Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, and Bandon Trails in 2010.

The failure of two Darien expeditions led to Scotland's financial ruin, the Union of Parliaments, and indirectly the formation of The Royal Bank of Scotland.

Fairmont resorts and hotels are known for their luxury accommodations and amenities. Now eco-friendly travel deals make the brand known for greening the tourism industry.

Vacation packages offered at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts range from extreme sports to golf and wine tasting. These luxury male-bonding trips make for great guy getaways.

It looks like a strange rock-like hill looming out from the water's edge on the River Clyde but Dumbarton Castle was the ancient royal seat of the kingdom of Strathclyde.

A single point separates three teams facing relegation from the English Premier League. The most lucrative match in each clubs history takes place on Sunday afternoon.

Rosanne Cash performs a tribute to Johnny Cash at the 2007 Celtic Connections. Other artists include Richie Havens, Clannad, Kathryn Williams, Idlewild and John Cale

The Masters, US Open, The Open and PGA Championship constitute the four majors of the golfing calendar. Here are details of dates and venues for the 2009 tournaments.

Scotland is one of the countries that forms the United Kingdom. It borders with England to the South. The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh.

Alex Salmond is the leader of the Scottish National Party, and is the First Minister of Scotland. He is also the Member of Parliament for Banff and Buchan.

A new study from leading medievalist Professor Robert Bartlett

Birmingham close the gap at the top as Burnley inflict defeat on leaders Wolves.

Wolves stretch their lead at the top despite being reduced to nine men whilst a shock win for Blackpool disrupts Birmingham's progress.

Her critics are silent after her win at the British Open, her first of many Majors. The road ahead now gets tougher, considering the LPGA's superior top-to-bottom talent.

On February 12th 2009, Edinburgh Zoo celebrated Darwin100, marking 200 years since the birth of Charles Darwin.

Researchers find that humans with high oxygen-rich blood flow to their skin are sending social and sexual signals.

The recipes in Keepers Of The Hearth date between 1850 and 1920. Some of them can be applied usefully today while others show how far the country has come.

Liverpool host Birmingham City on Monday night, and nothing less than a victory will suffice for Rafael Benitez' men.

In less than three weeks the next event on the Seniors Tour will be underway in Spain. Three former Ryder Cup captains will head the strong field.

On the first tee, golfers decide whether to play a skins game or best ball team match, maybe even whether to roll the ball in the fairway or pick up gimme puts.

Panama City Beach, FL is a favorite among Florida Panhandle vacation spots for sun and water fun, and you either will or won't want to be there during Spring Break.

A coven of over 200 witches, known as the Berwick Witches, plotted to kill King James VI of Scotland in 1590. The details of this plot are now revealed.

Anstruther, in the East Neuk of Fife, offers a relaxing break for tourists. Breathtaking scenery and a vibrant local community make it a memorable place to stay.