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The Venue

The School of Art History on the Scores is housed in a magnificent Victorian mansion on the cliff top overlooking St Andrews Bay. There is ramped access, and all facilities are on the ground floor.

St Andrews

St Andrews is a beautiful coastal town in the Kingdom of Fife. The University, founded in 1411, is the oldest in Scotland. Both the town and University feature many fine buildings and sites of cultural interest, including the ruins of the medieval cathedral and castle, and the famous ‘Old Course’. Further information about the University may be found at www.st-andrews.ac.uk

Accommodation

Bed and breakfast accommodation is in New Hall on the North Haugh, a short walk from the town centre. All rooms have a double bed and en-suite facilities. Further information may be found at www.escapetotranquillity.com/building.asp?ID=3

Travel

St Andrews is accessible by car and public transport. The nearest railway station is Leuchars, on the East Coast Main Line. The journey by bus or taxi from Leuchars station to the centre of St Andrews takes approximately 15 minutes. The nearest airports to St Andrews are Dundee and Edinburgh. Information about travel from Edinburgh Airport can be seen at www.st-andrews.ac.uk/classics/conferences/travel.shtml