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Set in a bay on the east coast of Scotland, St. Andrews is a small city with a great sense of community and plenty of history. The twisting streets and preserved buildings of St. Andrews reflect the long history of the town, which was first settled in the sixth century. The university and its students make up nearly one-third the population of the city; you'll have no trouble making local friends!

St. Andrews offers a breathtaking view of the Fife coast and a beautiful hilly locale. St. Andrews is home to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, caretakers of the world-famous Old Course of St. Andrews. If you're a good golfer with a handicap that meets the course's standards, you'll be able to play for a surprisingly reasonable price. Thanks to the glorious scenery, St. Andrews also is a great place for hiking and backpacking.

A cosmopolitan city with a stellar arts scene, Glasgow offers great culture and endless entertainment possibilities. This city is home to the national Scottish companies of ballet, opera, orchestra, and chorus, and it boasts two repertory theatres and the Glasgow Film Theatre, which runs only limited-release films. Visit Glasgow’s galleries and museums, including the reconstructed home of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the famous graduate of the Glasgow School of Art.

Glasgow boasts beautifully preserved Victorian buildings and lovely parks and gardens, but it has a young, hip feel. The nightlife in Glasgow is among the best in Scotland.

The gorgeous capital city of Scotland offers breathtaking views, hundreds of years of history, and a great nightlife. Edinburgh is one of the most architecturally beautiful cities in Europe, but you'll find much more than just lovingly preserved buildings. The city has the advantage of a compact, convenient layout and warm, welcoming people, yet with a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The Scottish Parliament opened in 1998, making the city once again the center of Scotland’s political life.

The city also offers plenty of pubs, trendy cafes, vegetarian restaurants, and small boutiques, as well as great clubs. Edinburgh is the U.K.'s festival city and home to the famous International Festival every August. The city hosts other film, music, and art festivals in the spring and summer as well.

A cosmopolitan city with a stellar arts scene, Glasgow offers great culture and endless entertainment possibilities. This city is home to the national Scottish companies of ballet, opera, orchestra, and chorus, and it boasts two repertory theatres and the Glasgow Film Theatre, which runs only limited-release films. Visit Glasgow’s galleries and museums, including the reconstructed home of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the famous graduate of the Glasgow School of Art.

Glasgow boasts beautifully preserved Victorian buildings and lovely parks and gardens, but it has a young, hip feel. The nightlife in Glasgow is among the best in Scotland.