Protesters swing into action over 'theme park' plan for St Andrews

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Archiseek / UK / Scotland / News / 2003 / December 21

It has brought jobs, prosperity and global recognition to a small corner of the Kingdom of Fife. St Andrews is now known worldwide as the traditional home of golf, but plans to transform 220 acres of prime farmland on the cliffs above the famous town into a new golfing paradise are shattering the calm of the sport's historic playground. Some residents fear the medieval university town is being turned into a golf-related theme park that is threatening to swamp its character. And private course owners are questioning the need for another public course which could affect their business.

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