The town of
St Andrews on the east coast of Fife has been an international centre of learning for over 600 years and,
more recently, become a mecca for golfers from across the globe. This walk
celebrates, in particular, the many historical connections between the town and
other European nations.
In addition to the events commemorated along the route, St Andrews also experienced a raid by the German air force during the Second World War in 1942. It was this destructive conflict which gave rise to the idea of binding together the peoples of Europe in order to make another such war unthinkable. This concept has developed into the European Union of today.
The purpose
of the European Movement, also founded in the aftermath of the Second World
War, is to further promote closer understanding and greater unity amongst the
nations of Europe. Today, the European Movement in Scotland (EMiS) acts as a
non-party political association promoting closer ties with the European Union.
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