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Raisin

The University of St Andrews and the Spirit of Raisin Weekend Every autumn, the University of St Andrews bursts to life with one of its most beloved and eccentric traditions: Raisin Weekend. At fir...

The Meaning Behind The University of St Andrews Gowns

The University of St Andrews has a rich history, beginning in the medieval era, of wearing robes as a part of regular university dress. Unlike most other universities, where gowns are reserved for ...

The History of The University of St Andrews’ Tartan

It goes without saying that tartan plays an incredibly important role in the history of Scotland. At St Andrews, our tartan was created to tell the story of our town and university. 

The Glenturret

Why The Glenturret? The distillery is Scotland’s oldest working distillery, and has operated since at least 1763 when it was known as Thurot Distillery, held by Sir Patrick Murray before changing o...

Supporting Fairtrade and Ethical Production at the University of St Andrews Shop

At the University of St Andrews Shop, sustainability is not only about the products we offer but also about the people and communities involved in making them. This is why we are proud to work wit...

Jennifer Court

Hello! I'm Jennifer. a pen artist and illustrator based in Edinburgh. I'm passionate about bringing famous buildings and hidden gems to life with pen and ink - capturing intricate detail and uniq...

Jackton Art

Artist – David & Natalie Jackton   David and Natalie are the dad and daughter team behind Jackton Art.   Jackton Art started one rainy Sunday during lockdown. David drew the church where his pa...

Sustainable Innovation: Print on Demand at the University of St Andrews Shop

At the University of St Andrews Shop, we are always exploring ways to offer high-quality merchandise while reducing environmental impact. One of the ways we do this is through our print on demand...