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The restored Hamilton Grand that sits behind the 18th green of the Old Course is nearing completion and last week the pub that has been built in the basement opened to the public. It has been named 'Ham's Hame'. Side view of Hamilton Grand Entrance to Ham's Hame pub The main lounge Ham's Hame The side snug at Ham's Hame I am sure I will be having a few post round beers in this newest addition to the many bars in St. Andrews though it will take a lot for it to take the place of the Dunvegan Hotel's bar, situated 120 yards up the street.

Work has begun on the rennovations to the iconic Martyrs' Monument that sits atop the hill, on the Scores Road, behind the 18th green of the Old Course here in St. Andrews. Martyrs' Monument The 32 foot obelisk was built in 1843 to commemorate the four Protestant men who were burnt at the stake between 1520 and 1560: Patrick Hamilton, Henry Forrest, Paul Craw and Walter Myln. The monument is a popular aiming point for the golfers on the 18th tee of the Old Course. As work begins on the Martyrs' Monument the scaffolding that has been a prominent feature around the red sandstone building, Hamilton Grand, immediately behind the 18th green of the Old Course for the last two years is now being removed. External work is nearing completion and I believe the showrooms and bar will be open to the public at the beginning of October. Hamilton Grand St. Andrews The building was originally built as a luxury hotel by Thomas Hamilton almost 100 years ago. ...