St Andrews Castle, St Andrews

Name: St Andrews Castle
Address: The Scores, St Andrews, KY16 9AR, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1334 477196

#5 among attractions in St Andrews

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Facts and practical information

St Andrews Castle is a ruin located in the coastal Royal Burgh of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland. The castle sits on a rocky promontory overlooking a small beach called Castle Sands and the adjoining North Sea. There has been a castle standing at the site since the times of Bishop Roger, son of the Earl of Leicester. It housed the burgh’s wealthy and powerful bishops while St Andrews served as the ecclesiastical centre of Scotland during the years before the Protestant Reformation. In their Latin charters, the Archbishops of St Andrews wrote of the castle as their palace, signing, "apud Palatium nostrum." ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 56°20'32"N, 2°47'25"W

Address

The ScoresSt Andrews KY16 9AR United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1334 477196

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Day trips

St Andrews Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Course at St Andrews, St Andrews Links, St Andrews Cathedral, Church of St Mary on the Rock.

1.3 miNW
Golf
Old Course at St Andrews
32 min walk • The Old Course at St Andrews is a revered icon in the world of golf, known as the "Home of Golf" and situated in Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom. This ancient golf course is renowned for its rich history, having been established in the early 15th century, and it is...
1.2 miNW
Golf
St Andrews Links, St Andrews
32 min walk • St Andrews Links in the town of St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, is regarded as the "Home of Golf". It has one of the oldest courses in the world, where the game has been played since the 15th century.
~890 ftSE
12th-century cathedral ruins
St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews
5 min walk • St Andrews Cathedral, a hauntingly beautiful ruin perched on the edge of the North Sea in the city of St Andrews, Scotland, is a site steeped in medieval history and religious significance. Once the largest church in Scotland, the cathedral's remains offer a window...
~1300 ftSE
Church
Church of St Mary on the Rock, St Andrews
7 min walk • The Church of St Mary on the Rock or St Mary's Collegiate Church, was a secular college of priests based on the seaward side of St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews, just beyond the precinct walls. It is known by a variety of other names, such as St Mary of the Culdees, Kirkheugh and Church of St Mary of Kilrymont.
0.6 miW
Bridge
Swilcan Bridge, St Andrews
17 min walk • The Swilcan Bridge, or Swilken Bridge, or Swilcanth as it was known, is a small stone bridge in St Andrews Links golf course, Scotland. The bridge spans the Swilcan Burn between the first and eighteenth fairways on the Old Course, and has become an important image in the sport of golf.
~1460 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema
New Picture House, St Andrews
8 min walk • The New Picture House is an independent cinema located in St Andrews, Scotland. It was first opened in 1930 and it contains three cinema screens. The largest cinema has a row of special seats with electronic black recliners, and also has a ground level and balcony seating area.
0.6 miSW
56°20'11"N • 2°48'7"W
St Andrews Indoor Golf Centre, St Andrews
16 min walk • Golf, Sport complex, Outdoor activities
~1120 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of the University of St Andrews, St Andrews
6 min walk • The Wardlaw Museum is associated with the University of St Andrews. The museum houses a selection of the university's historic, artistic and scientific collections, which comprise over 115,000 artefacts. They are displayed across four galleries which aim to tell the story of the university.
~1490 ftSW
City hall
St Andrews Town Hall, St Andrews
8 min walk • St Andrews Town Hall is a municipal structure in South Street, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. The structure, which is the meeting place of the Royal Burgh of St Andrews Community Council, is a Category B listed building.
0.6 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
St Andrews Museum, St Andrews
16 min walk • The St Andrews Museum is a museum focusing on the history of the town of St Andrews in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland.
0.5 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
The R&A World Golf Museum, St Andrews
13 min walk • The R&A World Golf Museum is located opposite the clubhouse of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club in St Andrews, Scotland. The R&A owns and operates the museum.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St Andrews Castle open?

St Andrews Castle is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St Andrews Castle?

Nearby attractions include All Saints' Church, St Andrews (2 min walk), University of St Andrews, St Andrews (4 min walk), St Salvator's Chapel, St Andrews (5 min walk), St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews (5 min walk).

How to get to St Andrews Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Andrews Castle:

Bus

St Andrews Bus Station (13 min walk)