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 theContinue reading “Annual Lecture: “The Best Pompeii in Scotland” – Presented by Oliver Gorman”
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Exhibition: Scrapbooks of St Andrews
Drop-in to the Museum to delve into our fascinating scrapbook collection dating from the late 19th century to the present day.
Exhibition: Faces of St Andrews
An exhibition featuring 20th century portraits from the museum’s social history collections.
Winter Talks 2022 – Dr Robin Evetts: Mainard the Fleming and the Early Development of St Andrews
Why was St Andrews built in its iconic wedge shape? Come down to see Dr Robin Evetts speak about how the town was planned and built by Mainard the Fleming, and learn how Mainard’s foresight helped to preserve the historic buildings of St Andrews which give it such a unique character.
Winter Talks 2022 – Jane Claydon: Old Tom’s Forgotten Course and Other Stories
For you golf fanatics, Jane Claydon will be guiding us through St. Leonard’s 9 hole course and the people who played it. See how people played back in the day and how they lived. Be a part of the long tradition of golf’s birthplace and have a look!