Have 2 1/2 days in Edinburgh. One day will be spent in St. Andrews. Any advice on getting there and sights to see while in Edinburgh, besides the castle.
Our first half-day is on a Monday.

Thanks,

Stnmnfn

To get to St Andrews -- you take a train to Leuchars and then a cab or local bus the 7 miles over to St Andrews. (or rent a car for the day)

W/ that short a time in Edinburgh you'll probably spend the majority of your time in the Old Town -- Castle, Camera Obscura, Royal Mile, St Giles, Scotch Whisky Centre, Gladstone's Land, NationalMuseum of Scotland, etc.

The literary pub crawl is great!

You can buy a ticket at either Waverley or Haymarket stations which covers the train & bus ride to St Andrews.

As for what to do in Edinburgh

http://www.edinburgh-royalmile.com/

I'm glad you are going to St. Andrews. The ride across the Forth alone is worth the trip.

What are your interests? Art, shopping, history, etc?

Thanks for replies. Very helpful. Interest is more history, art, golf history.

The National Galleries of Art is right on Princes Street directly below the castle. It is free.

As are most of the galleries - including the private ones in Edinburgh