Aerial Views of St Andrews & Braeside House B&B Interview – Episode #7
Posted on 10. Jun, 2009 by Andy Brown in Golf, Where to Stay
Episode 7 features Braeside House B&B, a delightful Bed and Breakfast run by two of St Andrews most charming hosts, James and Margaret Yule.
In this episode James and Margaret offered me a warm and friendly welcome into their award-winning B&B in the historic town of St Andrews. They discussed with me how they achieved the Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Award with their thoughtful and generous hospitality towards their guests and great attention to detail. They really are a font of local information and take pleasure in sharing this knowledge with guests at their B&B so that they can get maximum enjoyment out of their time in St Andrews.
During my visit to Braeside House James and Margaret shared with me plenty of stories about their golfing exploits around St Andrews and other courses too. I especially enjoyed their tale of how they managed to secure marshalling jobs at the 4th and 17th holes for the PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass this year. Plus James tells me how he walked the full 18 holes at Augusta during the The Masters with his son and Colin Montgomerie! I then noticed a photograph of Margaret and Hugh Grant in the lounge and hear how she regularly scores for the celebrities during the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews
As both James and Margaret are lucky enough to be Links Ticket holders they have played all of the golf courses at St Andrews many times, particularly the Old Course. This allows them to share with residents their golfing knowledge on how to book tee times. Whilst James can’t guarantee getting you a tee time for the Old Course he will certainly do his utmost to secure one for you during your stay at Braeside House!
One of the highlights of your visit to Braeside House is sure to be the scrumptious breakfast which they offer. Whether it’s the home-made pancakes, traditional full Scottish Breakfast or the Arbroath Smokies you opt for, alongside porridge, fresh fruit, cereals and toast with home-made marmalade, jams and local honey, these freshly cooked delectable delights are sure to carry you through at least one round of golf in St Andrews! What a great way to start your day in St Andrews – you definitely won’t set off with a rumbling tummy!
As well as offering exceptional hospitality this privately owned B&B comprises of 3 spacious, tastefully furnished en-suite bedrooms which are all non-smoking. As a guest at Braeside House you can also enjoy its spacious dining room and comfortable guest lounge.
Braeside House also offers guests ample parking facilities, express laundry and dry-cleaning facility and free Internet Wi-Fi.
Braeside House is in a quiet and lovely location which is also very convenient – it’s within easy walking distance to the shops, restaurants and bars, the university, and the historic sights of St Andrews. Most importantly a 10 minute walk is all that is required to take you to the famous St Andrews Old Course, the Home of Golf!
James also recommends the Castle Course, set on a dramatic cliff location, overlooking St Andrews Bay. Watch the video to see a great painting of the new seventh course by local St Andrews artist Ken Roberts. Ken is based at the Hill Crest Studio Gallery in Strathkiness, just 3 miles from St Andrews.
Whether it’s a round of golf on the Home of Golf’s world famous courses you are after or simply a few days to visit the attractions of St Andrews and take in its special atmosphere I recommend Braeside House for your stay – you’ll arrive as guests and leave as friends!
During Episode 7 I also had the pleasure of accompanying James on an aerial tour of St Andrews. From the helicopter ( PDG Helicopters ) I managed to capture amazing footage of the Old Course and St Andrews Links, as well as the surrounding area including the Fairmont St Andrews Hotel with the new Kittocks course (previously the Devlin) and the Torrance course, Firth of Tay, the Tay Bridge, Tentsmuir Beach and Dundee. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did from the air!
Braeside House B&B
25 Nelson Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8AJ Scotland
Website: Braeside-StAndrews.co.uk
Email: james@braeside-standrews.co.uk
Tel No: +44 1334 473375
Fax No: +44 1334 479102
Finally the Question of the Day:
What is your favorite golf accommodation in the world? Please leave your answer in the comments section below. Thank you.
Bob
17. Jun, 2009
Andy thanks for the fly over pics of St Andrews. Sure brought back old memories. And an itch to do it again.
Bob
Larry Quah
13. Jun, 2009
Delightful, Andy. Beautiful music too. This kinda reminds me of St Serf’s where my mates and I stayed in 1986. It’s just a little way out of St Andrew’s and was run by a retired RAF pilot who let us know that he trained both the Iranian and Iraqi pilots. He also hoped he didn’t train them too well so that they wouldn’t kill too many of each other.
Edward Sierra
12. Jun, 2009
Amalfi bed and breakfast in Dornoch. I came on a golfing holiday seven years ago, fell in love with the owner of the b and b, marelle mackay; we are now engaged to be married.
Rick Eva
11. Jun, 2009
My favourite The Wynn LAS VAGAS DEFINATELEY THE BEST.
Matt Sturt
11. Jun, 2009
Very enjoyable episode Andy. Great shots from the air, you really start to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding area and also the friendly locals.
Bruce Loton
11. Jun, 2009
What a very nice little video ! Thank you.
B.L.
David Hastie
11. Jun, 2009
Hi Andy,
I enjoyed your video of St Andrews and surrounds. It brought back good memories of a 2006 golf trip to the area. We stayed at Rumgally House B&B near Cupar http://www.sol.co.uk/r/RUMGALLY/ which is only 18 miles from the Auld Grey Toon.
Mrs Annie Fortheringtham and her husband were our hosts and very helpful people. The accommodation and breakfasts were excellent and reasonably priced.
Regards
David Hastie
Jeff
11. Jun, 2009
Myrtle Beach is the golf capital of the world so when I go I stay at Barefoot Resort & Golf. Check it out at http://www.barefootgolf.com
Iain Sampson
11. Jun, 2009
I know a guy who lives just outside St. Andrews great place to stay!!!
Richard Newell
11. Jun, 2009
Please, Andy take us through the history of St Andrews starting at the graveyard, this would give the whole oversight of the town and the atmosphere of Scotland.
I stay at the FORT in Broughty Ferry which has a great tradition, a nip and a half pint for the weary traveller!!!
Cheers rfn
David Waters
11. Jun, 2009
You are whetting my appetite again. Aerials provide something different too. When I was younger I stayed with a mate in the Uni at St Andrews. A memorable, therefore the best place to stay. Hope to get back. This time with the hosts featured in the clip.
Rgards David
DeeAnne
10. Jun, 2009
Beautiful video Andy!
I’ll say my favourite so far is the Ritz Carlton Kapalua, and the course is a must play.
Best!
Ben Grothues
10. Jun, 2009
Great stuff Andy,
I thouroughly enjoyed the video and only wish I would be able to stay at Braeside House just once. I’m sure James would be able to get me on one of the courses sooner or later. Thanks so much again.
One of my great golfing experiences was to have the good fortune of playing at the Barnbougle course in Northern Tasmania (Australia). The closest you could ever get to playing true links golf (except of course being able to play at the home of golf – St Andrews!)
Keep up the good work!
Ben
SirShanksAlot
10. Jun, 2009
The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Great golf course too.
Herschel Hoffmann
10. Jun, 2009
The wonderful Inn at Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina near Hilton Head. Includes The May River Golf Club. Little known but blissful luxury!
Alan Hammond
10. Jun, 2009
Andy, Thanks for another great video! I’ll never tire of seeing the sites of the historic old town and the people you meet there. The aerial view not only gives a new perspective on the course, but a rare view of the town and its layout.
James and Margaret’s appearances in this video will probably make Braeside House a household name around the world. They seem to be fantastic people that will relate will to golfers on pilgrimage.
One thing that is beginning to show through in your videos is that you appear to be the King of St. Andrews!
Great work!
Alan