St Andrews Castle
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Recommended by 76 out of 77 hikers
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The ruins of St Andrews Castle lie right on the coast, with magnificent sea views. In its near 500-year history, the castle has served as a palace, fortress and prison – and now a rather marvellous stop on a hike. The castle has an extraordinary history, so be sure to read about it and check out the information boards.
May 16, 2022
Here you can explore a castle that was caught in the Protestant Reformation struggle for hearts and minds. St Andrews Castle was a bishop’s palace, a fortress and a state prison during its 450-year history. Protestant preacher George Wishart may have been imprisoned in the castle’s bottle dungeon. Cardinal Beaton’s murdered body was certainly kept in the dank and airless hole. The assassination sparked the brutal siege of 1546-47, when opposing sides dug the remarkable mine and countermine into the rock close to the castle battlements.
March 1, 2017
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Description
Location: Royal Burgh Of St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Information
- Elevation20 m
- Opening Hours
Opening times: 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
- Entrance
St Andrews Castle only
Member/Explorer Pass holder: FREE
Adult: £9.00
Concession: £7.20
Child aged 5-15: £5.40
Child under 5: FREESt Andrews Castle and Cathedral Joint Ticket
Member/Explorer Pass holder: FREE
Adult: £12.00
Concession: £9.60
Child aged 5-15: £7.20
Child under 5: FREE
Contact
- AddressThe Scores, St Andrews KY16 9AR
- Phone
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