St Andrews

St Andrews takes 1 day to see: the Old Course, considered the birthplace of golf since the 15th century, in a morning walk, and the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral and Castle, in the afternoon. April-October is best. It's mid-to-high priced by British standards. It's home to Scotland's oldest university (1413), and any golfer in the world recognizes its Old Course as the sport's most historic and prestigious course.