# Things to see in Kingsbarns (United Kingdom): 31 places and when to go

> Kingsbarns is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 31 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Nature (5), Wildlife (5). The best known are St Andrews Cathedral, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and St Andrews Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 38. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/kingsbarns/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United Kingdom · 56.2871, -2.6428
- **Places:** 31 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/historia/) (13) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/naturaleza/) (5) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/fauna/) (5) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/museos/) (4) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/espiritual/) (3) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/arquitectura/) (3)
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Also possible:** February to March, October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 59 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Kingsbarns

The places in and around Kingsbarns, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [St Andrews Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-andrews-cathedral-ruins/): Ruined cathedral in Saint Andrews, Scotland · 11 km
- [The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/the-royal-and-ancient-golf-club-of-st-andrews/): Golf club in Scotland · 12 km
- [St Andrews Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-andrews-castle/): Castle in Fife, Scotland, UK · 11 km
- [Kellie Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/kellie-castle/): Castle near Pittenweem, in Fife, Scotland, UK · 9.9 km
- [R&A World Golf Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/r-a-world-golf-museum/): Sports museum in Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom · 12 km
- [St Andrews Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-andrews-bay/): Bay in Fife, Scotland, UK, north of the town of St Andrews · 11 km
- [Church of St Mary on the Rock](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-mary-on-the-rock/): Secular college of priests · 11 km
- [Pittarthie Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/pittarthie-castle/): Castle in Fife, Scotland, UK · 8.3 km
- [St Andrews Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-andrews-museum/): Museum in Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom · 12 km
- [Ardross Castle, Fife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/ardross-castle/): Castle in Fife, Scotland, UK · 14 km
- [Blackfriars, St Andrews](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/blackfriars/): Remaining ruins of Blackfriars Chapel, St Andrews, Scotland · 11 km
- [Crail Parish Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/crail-parish-church/): Church in Crail, Fife, Scotland, UK · 2.9 km
- [Bogward Dovecot](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/doocot/): Scottish historic building · 12 km
- [Fife Ness Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/fife-ness/): Lighthouse at Fife Ness, Scotland · 3.6 km
- [Isle of May Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/isle-of-may-lighthouse/): Lighthouse in Fife, Scotland, UK · 12 km
- [Isle of May Priory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/isle-of-may-priory/): Monestary for a former community of Benedictine monks on the Isle of May in the Firth of Forth, Scotland · 13 km
- [Kingsbarns distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/kingsbarns-distillery/): Whisky distillery in Fife, Scotland, UK · 4 m
- [Scottish Fisheries Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/scottish-fisheries-museum/): Fishing museum in Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom · 8.0 km
- [St Salvator's Chapel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-salvator-s-chapel/): Chapel in Fife, Scotland, UK · 11 km
- [Swilcan Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/swilken-bridge/): Bridge in Fife, Scotland, UK, carries a footpath across Swilken Burn · 12 km
- [Museum of the University of St Andrews](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/wardlaw-museum/): University museum in Fife, Scotland, UK · 11 km
- [Deans Court](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/deans-court/): Building in Fife, Scotland, UK · 11 km
- [Barnyards Marsh Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/barnyards-marsh-nature-reserve/): Protected area · 15 km
- [Cambo House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/cambo-house/): House in Fife, Scotland, UK · 791 m

And the other 7, by what you come to do:

- **Nature**: [Isle of May National Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/isle-of-may-national-nature-reserve/), [Kilminning Coast Wildlife Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/kilminning-coast-wildlife-reserve/), [West Quarry Braes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/west-quarry-braes/)
- **Stargazing**: [James Gregory Telescope](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/james-gregory-telescope/)
- **With kids**: [St Andrews Aquarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-andrews-aquarium/)
- **Food and drink**: [St Andrews Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-andrews-brewing-company/), [St Andrews Wine Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-andrews-wine-company/)

## When to go to Kingsbarns

The best time to visit Kingsbarns is **April to September**; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 7 h 15 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 14 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 26 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 55 |
| May | Best time | 16 h 05 |
| June | Best time | 17 h 22 |
| July | Best time | 16 h 50 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 52 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 27 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 03 |
| November | Better not | 7 h 49 |
| December | Possible | 6 h 38 |

In June there are 17 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 38. In April, 30 of the 31 places are at their best.

When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Kingsbarns

The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 59 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=56.2871%2C-2.6428)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.2871%2C-2.6428)

## Other towns nearby

- [Dundee](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/dundee/): 84 places · 30 km
- [Arbroath](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/arbroath/): 24 places · 32 km
- [the henge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/the-henge/): 32 places · 33 km
- [Pencaitland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/pencaitland/): 41 places · 47 km
- [Cranshaws](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/cranshaws/): 18 places · 50 km
- [Edinburgh](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/edimburgo/): 215 places · 52 km

And all of United Kingdom, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Kingsbarns?

The best known: [St Andrews Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-andrews-cathedral-ruins/), [The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/the-royal-and-ancient-golf-club-of-st-andrews/), [St Andrews Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-andrews-castle/), [Kellie Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/kellie-castle/), [R&A World Golf Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/r-a-world-golf-museum/). In all, 31 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Kingsbarns?

April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 38.

### How do you get to Kingsbarns?

The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 59 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.2871%2C-2.6428) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Kingsbarns as the destination and these 31 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).