Picturesque enclave loved by British royals becomes 'new Nantucket' after influx of Americans
Many wealthy Americans are no longer purchasing mansions in Malibu or beachfront homes in the Hamptons. In fact, they don't want to stay in the United States at all.
St. Andrews in Scotland, beloved by British royalty - it's where Prince William met Kate Middleton while studying at university - has become a hotbed for American students and vacationers alike.
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