West Sands

Filming of new TV series Race Against the Tide is currently taking place on the West Sands

Filming for new BBC game show Race Against the Tide underway on St Andrews beach

Dune recharge works are ongoing to help with coastal erosion near the golf courses in St Andrews.

Sheep, sand and Christmas trees helping in ongoing response to coastal erosion

The West Sands will be the site for filming new TV series Race Against the Tide.

New BBC show Race Against the Tide to be filmed on St Andrews beach

The Chariots of Fire Beach Race returned to the West Sands in St Andrews in June this year, with the field of around 600 runners helping the event to raise over £9000 for local charities.

Hundreds set to complete annual Chariots of Fire Beach Race

The mobile sauna which has operated in Elie (Pic: Submitted)

New bid to site mobile sauna near East Sands in St Andrews

West Sands beach, the site for a recent St Andrews United training session (Pic by Visit Scotland)

St Andrews United players' impromptu beach session

Seal pup at St Andrews Aquarium (Pic: Submitted)

St Andrews Aquarium re-opens after storm damage but seals are re-homed

Students from the University of St Andrews walk along the harbour wall wearing their infamous red gowns.(Pic: TSPL)

Fife harbour badly damaged by Storm Babet begins re-opening

A general view across the 10th hole and starter hut during rainfall at Kingsbarns Golf Links (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Dunhill at Andrews: Old Course only place to watch delayed final round

Peter Uihlein of the United States reacts on the 16th hole during daytTwo of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Dunhill St Andrews: fireworks finale are cancelled amid weekend weather warning

The poster for Chariots Of Fire, one of the films include din the new guide

Films shot in Fife feature in new ‘made in Scotland’ movie guide

Fireworks will light up the sky above St Andrews on the eve of the final day of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Fireworks will make it a spectacular Saturday in St Andrews

The Chariots of Fire Beach Race returned to the West Sands in St Andrews in June this year, with the field of around 600 runners helping the event to raise over £9000 for local charities.

St Andrews' Chariots of Fire Beach Race raises over £9000 for local charities

The RNLI lifeguards are preparing for busy beaches in St Andrews. (Photo: Nick Mailer / RNLI)

150th Open: RNLI lifeguards on St Andrews beaches increase presence

Chariots of Fire (Pic: Enigma Productions)

Hundreds of runners set to recreate iconic Chariots of Fire beach race in St And...

The Chariots Beach Race returns to the West Sands in St Andrews on Sunday, June 5, after a two-year absence.

Sign up for St Andrews beach race inspired by Chariots of Fire movie
The Chariots of Fire Beach Race is set to make a welcome return to St Andrews – with anyone wanting to take part being urged to get their entries in quickly.
Kevin McRoberts

West Sands Beach, St Andrews (Julia Caira Photography)

Five-star Fife hotel’s discretionary charge boost for charity fundraiser

St Andrews stands with Ukraine: Students show their suppoprt for the Ukrainian people and their opposition to the aggression of the Russian government.

St Andrews protesters create line in the sand against war in Ukraine

leaflets promoting the beach wheelchairs at St Andrews

St Andrews: New walkway and viewing platform open up beach and sea access to dis...

Musicians Huey Lewis and Tico Torres with chief litter pickers Daphne Billouri-Grant at the West Beach ahead of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at The Old Course.

Beach clean spruces up St Andrews West Sands

The charity's work has already made a positive impact on the lives of young people in St Andrews

Charity will continue its positive work in St Andrews

The cars are on route from Blairgowrie to Atholl Palace

Classic cars on show at St Andrews

Young surfers have taken to the project like a 'duck to water'

Fife surf therapy programme extended to help vulnerable young people

Pictured are Logan (left) and Alex with their Jurassic Park creation.

Sandcastle competition at popular Fife beach

The players arriving on West Sands.

In pictures: West Ham United in Fife

The team are training in St Andrews. Pic: West Ham United.

West Ham United visit Fife for pre-season camp

The sand art on the banks of the famous Old Course. Pic courtesy of The R&A

Sand art remembers the great Seve Ballesteros
The R&A has paid a special tribute to Seve Ballesteros with a sand art drawing on the historic West Sands which captures the legendary golfer’s iconic celebration in The Open at St Andrews in 1984.
Scott Inglis

The Tiger Woods tribute.

Fife sand artist pays tribute to Tiger Woods

Hailey Marshall, Andy Harley, Susanne Lumsden and Lizzie Martin of the support team.

It’s a marathon with a difference

The designs on West Sands. Pic: Ben Markey.

Fifers mark anniversary of ‘line in the sand’ climate strike

Socially distanced Falkland Trail Runners on the West Sands prior to taking part in the Chilly Willy Beach Race.

Falkland Trail Runners hit the beach

Fife is listed in UK wide dog friendly beach list

Two Fife locations listed on top 50 UK dog-friendly beaches

Jacob ran from Lundin Links to St Andrews. Pic: Andrew Metcalfe.

Fifer’s 30-mile run raises funds for Beirut

Plans for luxury pub overlooking St Andrews’ Old Course

Fife artist’s painted rock turns up in Romanian second-hand shop

The students have been preparing for the challenge since last summer.

Fife school pupils praised after Greenland expedition postponed

How the Old Course Hotel should look after the work is finished.

Refurbishment of major Fife hotel due to be completed in early 2021

Luke Fairns.

St Andrews holiday vlog shortlisted for Gaelic film award

Donate your Christmas trees for West Sands dunes project

The popular street ceilidh often attracts thousands of people.

Party plans for St Andrew’s Day celebrations

St Andrews beach race raises record sum for charities

Dunhill Links Championship fireworks to light up St Andrews sky

Hundreds of protesters join St Andrews climate strike

Wheelchair user Niall Mulligan enjoying West Sands with his dad.

Rotary support for St Andrews wheelchair project

The incident happened on West Sands.

Warning after woman stung by venomous fish on Fife beach

The run is held on West Sands.

West Sands chariots run places sell out in record time

Damage caused by a bonfire.

St Andrews beaches damaged by bonfires

Experts say it's likely the palm oil will wash up on other Fife beaches.

Dog owners warned of toxic palm oil threat on Fife beach

Craig, along with Carol Ann, spoke to the children at Bell Baxter this week.

Bell Baxter pupils challenged to take on Polar Academy

The former Sea Shell cafe will be refurbished and renamed.

New name and look for St Andrews cafe

The new home of the beach wheelchairs was opened on October 6.

New home for St Andrews beach wheelchair project opens

St Andrews West Sands

West Sands to feature gesture of remembrance

Scouts and leaders from the 8th Fife & 10th Cupar Explorer Scout units pictured with beach wheelchair users (from left) Maria Duncan (Glenrothes), Linda Simpson (St Andrews), Mona Ross (St Andrews), Kitty Walker (Lundin Links) and Amy Newton (Dairsie) plus (back, 1st left) Ask Andrew Ambassador Jackie Mackay, RNLI mascot Stormy Stan, (back, centre) Beach Wheelchair Committee member Jerry Beaulier and (back, 2nd right) Councillor Ann Verner.

New home for Fife beach wheelchair project

The initiative was launched at West Sands. (Pic: ASM Media & PR)

Beach wheelchair scheme launches in St Andrews

The children's race.

Runners recreate iconic Chariots of Fire scene