Sustainable holidays in St Andrews
Enjoy an eco-friendly break whilst at Woodside
When you visit Woodside St Andrews, you’ll be immediately stunned by the gorgeous scenery, sprawling landscape and dramatic coastline this area has to offer. The environment is important to us and we want to help our guests get the most out Scotland by helping them find sustainable activities. There’s plenty of eco-friendly adventures to be had in Fife – here are some of our favourites.
Sea kayaking
If you fancy viewing St Andrews from a different perspective and want to do so in an eco-friendly way, then take a trip on a canoe and see it from the sea! From this angle you can look at the rugged coastline and sandy beaches from afar, as well as the beautiful St Andrews Cathedral. You might even have a visit from some sea life too.
Scottish Sea Kayaking offers the chance to explore our coastline in an environmentally friendly way, whilst also giving you the chance to make memories to last forever.
Get on your bike
If you would prefer to stay on dry land, then St Andrews and Fife is a wonderful place to bring your bike. Also, there are many bike hire services in St Andrews if you just need to get out for the day. This is a great way to get outside into the fresh air, have some exercise and visit parts of the country you can’t get to by car. Cyclepath Scotland and Spokescycles are two options for bike hire near St Andrews.
Looking for inspiration for a cycle trail? Here are some bike routes around St Andrews, many of which avoid busy roads.
Travel by bus and coach
St Andrews is well served by busses, and are a more environmentally friendly way to get around the area than cars. Busses can get you far afield to Leuchars train station, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow. You can buy online, or from the driver.
For a more personalised approach, why not hire a tour coach? Local firms like Six Star offer tours of St Andrews and the surrounding areas, where you will learn so much from a local guide.
Electric charging
St Andrews is a beautiful place to visit, and if you are arriving with an electric vehicle you might want to know some local spots where you can charge up. You can find electric charge points in St Andrews at locations including:
- Morrisons, Largo Road KY16 8PG
- Argyle Street Car Park
- The University of St Andrews Laidlaw Music Centre
- Petheram Bridge Car Park
You can find a comprehensive list at Chargepoint Scotland.
The Ecology Centre
Finally, if you are looking for somewhere to visit that brings the environment to you, then try the Ecology Centre, just a 50-minute drive from Woodside St Andrews. It sits on the beautiful banks of Kinghorn Loch. Since 2015 its mission has been to promote sustainability through education and conservation. If you want to find out more about ecology and helping to protect the environment, then this is the place to visit during your stay. They run regular events throughout the year, but you can always visit their dog-friendly cafe to enjoy some time in the countryside.
Enjoy the scenery guilt-free
Stay at Woodside St Andrews on our family-run farm and spend time in our beautiful country guilt free by being environmentally friendly. Enjoy luxurious apartments for 2 to 4 people. And if you’re looking for more things to do in the area, check out our blog.