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St Andrews Castle

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Location: Royal Burgh Of St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

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

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

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3. St Andrews Castle – St Andrews Cathedral Ruins loop from Mount Melville

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Kit P

May 16, 2022

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.

Brian

March 1, 2017

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.

brownie

April 8, 2018

Interesting ruin right on the sea.

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Elevation 20 m

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

St Andrews Castle only
Member/Explorer Pass holder: FREE
Adult: £9.00
Concession: £7.20
Child aged 5-15: £5.40
Child under 5: FREE

St 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

Contacts

The Scores, St Andrews KY16 9AR

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

https://www.historicenvironment.scot/about-us/contact-us/

01334 477196

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Location: Royal Burgh Of St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

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