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St Andrews Cathedral Ruins

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    1. St Andrews Castle – St Andrews Cathedral Ruins loop from St Andrews

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    March 1, 2017

    The Cathedral of St Andrew (often referred to as St Andrews Cathedral) is a ruined Roman Catholic cathedral in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. It was built in 1158 and became the centre of the Medieval Catholic Church in Scotland as the seat of the Archdiocese of St Andrews and the Bishops and Archbishops of St Andrews. It fell into disuse and ruin after Catholic mass was outlawed during the 16th-century Scottish Reformation. It is currently a monument in the custody of Historic Scotland. The ruins indicate that the building was approximately 119m (391 feet) long, and is the largest church to have been built in Scotland.

      May 16, 2022

      The biggest church ever built in Scotland, the Cathedral of St Andrews is now a fantastic ruin a stone's throw from the sea. Built in 1158, it was the heart of Scotland's Catholicism but fell into disuse after the Scottish Reformation in the 16th century. The ruins are stunning, and well worth exploring.

        October 21, 2016

        Gorgeous place, great coast.

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          Elevation 20 m

          1 Apr to 30 Sept: Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm Last entry 5pm 1 Oct to 31 Mar: Daily, 10am to 4pm Last entry 3.30pm

          St Andrews Cathedral only
          Member/Explorer Pass holder: FREE
          Adult: £6.00
          Concession: £4.80
          Child aged 5-15: £3.60
          Child under 5: FREE

          St Andrews Castle and Cathedral
          Member/Explorer Pass holder: FREE
          Adult: £12.00
          Concession: £9.60
          Child aged 5-15: £7.20
          Child under 5: FREE


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          The Scores, St Andrews KY16 9AR

          www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/st-andrews-cathedral

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