A Beautiful Day at the Links
by Goner
We were lucky to arrive in St. Andrews on a beautiful sunshiney day. The wind was brisk, but it was in October. We were pleasantly surprised to find the Dunhill Cup was being played by famous golfers around the world. We couldn't get close enough to recognize them, so we walked around the festive grounds and wandered into the tents like we belonged there. Not expecting more than seeing the "Old Course", we found a beautiful medieval town with some amazing historic monuments. The crumbling catheral has a long history and the headstones were interesting reading. St . Andrews castle sits imposingly on the sea and echoes of the battles it must have witnessed through the fiery history of Scotland. All of these sites within views of the Firth of Forth.
St Andrews Cathedral
by leffe3
St Andrews cathedral was vast. What is left of it today signfies this - the largest building in Scotland by a very long time. Combining the tower from St Rule's Church (at the time of its completion in the 12th century the biggest in Scotland) and the precinct walls down by the harbour, the site is magnificent.
Completed in the 13th century, the Cathedral fell into decay following the Reformation in the 16th century, only the towering East Limb, the Processional Entrance and the South Wall of Nave remain 'vertical' (along with the older tower from St Rule's). But foundations, an extensive graveyard (graves from 16th century onwards), parts of the chapter house as well as the museum in the vaulted undercroft can still be explored.
Opening times:
1 April - 30 September: Monday - Sunday, 9.30 am - 5.30 pm
1 October - 31 March: Monday - Sunday, 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Entry fees:
Adult £4.00 Child £2.00 Concessions £3.00 (includes Museum and St Rule's Tower)
Joint ticket with the St Andrews Castle
Adult £7.00 Child £3.50 Concessions £5.00
St Andrews Castle
by Ash59
The 12th century Castle of St Andrews, poised on a rocky headland overhanging the sea, was the place and stronghold of the Bishops of St Andrews. It fell into dis-repair in the 17th century. The timetable for visits is the same as the Cathedral.
Carnegie Birthplace Museum - Dunfermline
by stevezero
The Carnegie Birthplace Museum tells the story of Andrew Carnegie, from his birth till his death in 1919. From his humble beginnings in the cottage where the museum is now housed, he went on to become the world's richest man, then spen the rest of his life giving his fortune away to worthwhile causes.
The Stone Cradle
by j2po
Said to be the cradle of Golf, it´s magnificent stone structures and the beaches that surround St. Andrews make for one of the greatest trips to do while travelling Scotland. It just takes a few hours to walk into the Chapel, the ruins of the Castle, have a great meal, walk into the many impresive buildings like the St. Andrews University and finaly go to the beach. Or maybe just go play golf in one of the many courts in and around town.
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College Street (Saint Andrews, Scotland, U.K.)
British Golf Museum (St. Andrews, Scotland, U.K.)
the cathedral grounds
St. Andrews Ruined Cathedral Grounds
