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Ocean Odyssey

Saturday 23rd October 2021 , 11am – 5pm, free

Our ocean is awe-inspiringly complex, but it needs you.

Come on a journey with us and take part in Ocean Odyssey.

Take part in our trail, listen to ocean-based pieces at sites around St Andrews, each one a gateway to a threat posed to our ocean and an insight into what we can do to save it.

View the trail map below to start your journey.

All you need is a device to scan the QR codes to listen to the music, your ears, and suitable clothing as you make your journey around St Andrews.

You can visit stops 1-9 in any order, with 10 the Wardlaw Museum the final stop where you can collect your prize. Scan the QR code at each stop, learn about an ocean threat and solve the puzzle. Once you know the mystery word, let us know at the Wardlaw Museum to claim your prize.*

The full location details are as follows:

1 – University Shop, Students’ Association, St Mary’s Place, St Andrews, KY16 9UZ

2 – St Mary’s College Library, St Mary’s Quad, South Street, St Andrews, KY16 9JU

3 – Laidlaw Music Centre, Queen’s Terrace, St Andrews, KY16 9QF

4 – SOI – Scottish Oceans Institute, Gatty Marine Laboratory, East Sands, St Andrews, KY16 8LB

5 – Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, St Andrews, KY16 9LA

6 – Old Class Library, St John’s House, South Street, St Andrews, KY16 9QW

7 – University of St Andrews Library (behind building), North Street, St Andrews, KY16 9TR (access via the Scores)

8 – St Salvator’s Quad, North Street, St Andrews,  KY16 9AJ

9 – Spanish Gardens, (by Castlecliff, School of Economics), The Scores, St Andrews, KY16 9AZ

10 – Wardlaw Museum, 7a The Scores, St Andrews, KY16 9AR

*one prize per household