St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden are excited to announce a one off drop in event! Please visit the museum on Tuesday the 23rd of August at 1.30pm to discover Anne Morris' personal memories of local townspeople included in our exhibition, Faces of St Andrews. This is an opportunity for everyone to be involved andContinue reading "Faces of St Andrews Personal Memories"
Enjoy the book sales, homemade jams and chutneys, and homemade teas we all know and love this Autumn in the St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden.
The Trust is delighted to launch the annual "Behind the Walls" event. Join Dr Robin Evetts for an extension of his April 2022 winter talk as we explore the hidden wonders of some houses on South Street. This event is open exclusively to members, with two tours running; one at 14:30 and another at 16:30Continue reading "Behind the Walls"
Drop-in to the Museum to delve into our fascinating scrapbook collection dating from the late 19th century to the present day.
Join us for an evening of spooky tales and scary trails! Sunday 30th of October from 5pm to 7pm. Please contact museum@stapt.org.uk / 01334 477 629 to book a space.Continue reading "Twisted Tales – Kids’ Halloween Event"
Our popular annual sale of locally made arts and crafts. Shop local and help support local artists and makers, with a percentage of all proceeds being donated to the TrustContinue reading "Art and Craft Sale"
Murray Medal winner Oliver Gorman takes a deep dive into the modernisation of St Andrews for our Annual Lecture, and how a contest over mussel scalps helped to shape the Auld Grey Toun in the 19th Century. Come to the St Andrews Bowling Club on the 27th November for this fascinating talk from anContinue reading "Annual Lecture: “The Best Pompeii in Scotland” – Presented by Oliver Gorman"
HMS Unicorn is Scotland’s oldest ships and one of the 3 oldest ships in the world still afloat. A museum ship for over 50 years, the ship is reaching a critical point in its journey, requiring specialist works and surveys ahead of a major repair and redevelopment campaign. in this talk, Matthew will discuss Unicorn’sContinue reading "Winter Talks 2023: “The Restoration of HMS Unicorn” Matthew Moran"
Led by the Trust exhibition team alongside past and current Madras College students. They will utilise the Trust collection and Madras College Archive to create historical and personal narratives.
In this talk Ian will present a brief introduction on Lorimer and his work, followed by an outline of his design for Hill of Tarvit and the characteristics of the resultant house. The final section will be on the Sharp family who commissioned the design and construction of Hill of Tarvit, principally Frederick, Beatrice andContinue reading "STAPT Winter Talks 2023: “Sir Robert Lorimer, Hill of Tarvit and the Sharp Family” Dr Ian Buchanan Smith"