Wag ScotlandWag Scotland| Dogs inside | Not applicable |
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| Dogs outside | Dogs welcome all year on most of the beach. There may be a summer restriction on the stretch nearest the town, so check the signs at the access points. Keep dogs off the dunes and away from the sheep at Outhead |
| Fees | Not yet confirmed |
| Notes | Almost two miles of sand beside the St Andrews golf courses, famous from the opening of Chariots of Fire. Free parking, toilets and a cafe at the town end, and lifeguards in the summer. Use the marked access points, as the dunes are being restored. West Sands Road, St Andrews KY16 9JE. |
Dog policy checked
Not applicable.
Dogs welcome all year on most of the beach. There may be a summer restriction on the stretch nearest the town, so check the signs at the access points. Keep dogs off the dunes and away from the sheep at Outhead.
We last checked it on 30 Oct 2026. Source: Official beach page (Fife Coast and Countryside Trust), beach guides and a visitor's photo. Rules change, so check with the venue before you go.