Driving Issues During St Andrews Open

People in North East Fife are being warned their car could be towed if its found out of bounds during The Open.

Leuchars train station car park will be closed from midnight on Monday 13 July until 10pm on Tuesday 21 July 2015, as its set to be used as a queuing area for the thousands of golf fans expected to travel to St Andrews.

The practice has been in place for the tournament on previous occasions.

Fifteen spaces at the far north end of the car park will also close from midnight on Sunday 5 July until midnight on Wednesday 22 July.

During the full closure, alternative parking will be provided at Guardbridge Mill, and a free shuttle bus will run between there and Leuchars station for ScotRail passengers. Cars cannot be parked at Guardbridge overnight.

Rob Shorthouse, ScotRail’s communications director said, "The Open is one of the most famous and most prestigious sporting events anywhere in the world.

“Thousands of people will be flocking to St Andrews for this year's championship and these plans make sure that they get there with the minimum amount of hassle."

David Brown, roads network management lead professional with Fife Council, said: “A great many people travel to the golf by train so it’s important that we keep the car park clear so that people have a safe area to wait for boarding and alighting buses and trains.

“I would ask all users of the car park to be aware of the temporary restrictions that will be in place during this event and familiarise themselves with the alternative arrangements for parking that ScotRail has provided."