The Original St Andrews Photo Shoot Tour

5.0 (7 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Alex and friends on the Swilcan Bridge — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The Original St Andrews Photo Shoot Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The Original St Andrews Photo Shoot Tour is a first of its kind professional photo shoot for all visitors to St Andrews and locals. You might be an individual, couple or family wishing to have your St Andrews experience documented, and have a professional photographer capture unique moments in this historic town.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Matt Hooper Photography

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional Photographer

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Kinburn Park

After meeting at St Andrews Bus Station we will take a stroll along Station Road, and take in a little known part of St Andrews History - the site of the former St Andrews Train Station. The station walls provide a fantastic backdrop for a portrait to open our tour of St Andrews. We then head up the hill and into Kinburn Park, a small leafy enclave within the heart of St Andrews, and home to St Andrews Tennis Club, Kinburn Park Bowling Club and St Andrews Museum.
Stop 2

10 min

Lade Braes Walk and Cockshaugh Park

The tour then takes us to Lade Braes Walk and Cockshaugh Park, a green oasis which almost no visitors to St Andrews know about, but it will stick in the memory. Tall trees with huge trunks, a stream which can become a roaring river during a storm, a stunning parkland and the rooftops of central St Andrews all act as a breathtaking backdrop.
Stop 3

20 min

We then make our way along the length of Lade Braes Walk into the town centre, taking in South Street, Bell Street and St Mary's Place, before a stroll down Hope Street, a street lined with historic, 19th century John Chesser designed terraced housing. This street makes a great opportunity for additional shots on our tour, as shown below.

North Street takes us towards the historic Cathedral ruins, but along the way we will pop in to St Salvator's Quad and capture a few shots in one of the Universities most important locations. If the Cathedral is open we will head in and get some great shots framed by the striking ruins.
East Sands Beach

30 min

We then take a stroll down The Pends, past St Leonard's School towards the East Sands. We will walk along the headland and head up the coastal path to take in breathtaking views of St Andrews and get shots with arguably the best backdrop of the entire tour.

We will then head down the hill to our refreshment stop at the Cheesy Toast Shack, and get shots of you walking along the less crowded East Sands.
Stop 5

20 min Admission not included

Refreshment stop at The Cheesy Toast Shack on East Sands
St Andrews Harbour Trust

10 min

St Andrews Harbour
Stop 7

10 min

St Andrews Pier with iconic backdrop of the Castle and Cathedral ruins, and views of seals and the working harbour
East Scores

10 min

From here we can get stunning shots with the Cathedral and Castle ruins in the background
Stop 9

10 min

Historic street in the heart of St Andrews
Old Tom Morris Statue

10 min

The Old Tom Morris Statue was unveiled in 2024 and is one of the most popular photo spots in St Andrews. I was the Official Photographer for the unveiling, hired by the group which backed the project.
Stop 11

10 min

The iconic Chariots of Fire opening scene was filmed here, and you get stunning views of the town from here, plus a variety of photoshoot opportunities.
The Swilcan Bridge

10 min

The most iconic photograph you will have taken in St Andrews