St Andrews Cathedral Priory, St Andrews

#31 among attractions in St Andrews

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St Andrews Cathedral Priory was a priory of Augustinian canons in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. Plans were made for its foundation in the reign of Alexander I of Scotland, who set aside some land for that purpose. It was finally established by King David I and his son in 1140 with canons from Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire. The priory lands were carved up into lordships in the 16th century, although the core and title remained into the 17th century. ()

Coordinates: 56°20'22"N, 2°47'15"W

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St Andrews United Kingdom

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

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

1.5 miNW
Golf
Old Course at St Andrews
38 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...
1.4 miNW
Golf
St Andrews Links, St Andrews
37 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.
~260 ftN
12th-century cathedral ruins
St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews
2 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...
~1140 ftNW
Ruined 13th-century castle with dungeon
St Andrews Castle, St Andrews
6 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.
~480 ftNE
Church
Church of St Mary on the Rock, St Andrews
3 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.
0.8 miW
Garden, Park
Botanic Garden, St Andrews
20 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.
0.8 miW
Bridge
Swilcan Bridge, St Andrews
21 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.
0.4 miNW
Nightlife, Cinema
New Picture House, St Andrews
11 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 miW
56°20'11"N • 2°48'7"W
St Andrews Indoor Golf Centre, St Andrews
16 min walk • Golf, Sport complex, Outdoor activities
~1860 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of the University of St Andrews, St Andrews
9 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.
~1590 ftW
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Andrews Cathedral Priory?

Nearby attractions include St Andrews Sarcophagus, St Andrews (1 min walk), St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews (2 min walk), Church of St Mary on the Rock, St Andrews (3 min walk), All Saints' Church, St Andrews (5 min walk).

How to get to St Andrews Cathedral Priory by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Andrews Cathedral Priory:

Bus

St Andrews Bus Station (16 min walk)