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West Sands

West Sands, St Andrews (15 Aug 2026)

Anyone who has seen ‘Chariots of Fire’ has seen this beach – it was a stand-in for Broadstairs (Kent) and was used for the opening & closing shots of running on the beach. I love… 

West Sands, St Andrews (21 Sep 2022)

We visited St Andrews for a walk on the beach followed by a meal at Tailend, which didn’t disappoint. My friend lives in Germany where Fish & Chips is unheard of! The West Sands is… 

Kite Landboarding, West Sands, St Andrews

Kite Landboarding (22 Jul 2010)

Kite Landboarding is one of the relatively new wind sports, and the West Sands at St Andrews are an ideal venue as there is a large almost flat beach at low tide.  Flickr photopage  Shutter… 

West Sands, St Andrews

West Sands, St Andrews (01 Jan 2004)

This is four images stitched with Photoshop.  It has the most wonderful light and a classic winter sky.  There is snow on the hills in the distance. Flickr Photopage Shutter speed: 1/400s Aperture: ƒ/4.8 Focal length: 16.21875mm Taken: 1…