Church of St Mary on the Rock, St Andrews

Name: Church of St Mary on the Rock
Address: St Andrews, United Kingdom

#6 among attractions in St Andrews

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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. ()

Coordinates: 56°20'24"N, 2°47'7"W

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St Andrews United Kingdom

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Church of St Mary on the Rock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Course at St Andrews, St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews Castle, Botanic Garden.

1.5 miNW
Golf
Old Course at St Andrews
39 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...
~520 ftW
12th-century cathedral ruins
St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews
3 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 ftNW
Ruined 13th-century castle with dungeon
St Andrews Castle, St Andrews
7 min walk • 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.
0.9 miW
Garden, Park
Botanic Garden, St Andrews
22 min walk • The St Andrews Botanic Garden is an 18-acre botanical garden in the university town of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland. It is located on the banks of the wooded Kinness Burn in the Canongate area, on the southern edge of the town.
0.9 miW
Bridge
Swilcan Bridge, St Andrews
22 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.
0.5 miW
Nightlife, Cinema
New Picture House, St Andrews
13 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.
0.7 miW
56°20'11"N • 2°48'7"W
St Andrews Indoor Golf Centre, St Andrews
18 min walk • Golf, Sport complex, Outdoor activities
0.4 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of the University of St Andrews, St Andrews
11 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.
0.4 miW
City hall
St Andrews Town Hall, St Andrews
10 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.
0.8 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
St Andrews Museum, St Andrews
20 min walk • The St Andrews Museum is a museum focusing on the history of the town of St Andrews in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland.
0.7 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
The R&A World Golf Museum, St Andrews
18 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of St Mary on the Rock?

Nearby attractions include St Andrews Sarcophagus, St Andrews (3 min walk), St Andrews Cathedral Priory, St Andrews (3 min walk), St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews (3 min walk), All Saints' Church, St Andrews (6 min walk).

How to get to Church of St Mary on the Rock by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of St Mary on the Rock:

Bus

St Andrews Bus Station (18 min walk)