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Get a brief snapshot of the St Andrews Cathedral history, plus highlights of the remains of Scotland’s most magnificent medieval church, like St Rule’s Tower. Contact us today for more information.
Get up close to Scotland’s most complete and imposing enclosure walls, encircling the cathedral precinct; View early and later medieval sculpture and other relics found on the site in the cathedral museum; Take our fun fact-finding quiz while exploring the cathedral.
Find St Andrews Cathedral admission prices, including for Historic Scotland members and Explorer Pass holders, plus St Andrews Cathedral opening times.
Scotland’s greatest cathedral The cathedral was begun in 1160–2 by Bishop Arnold. Work continued over the next 150 years, but was stalled by a storm in 1272, which blew down the west front, and by the first War of Independence against England.
Although things might be a little different on your visit, you can still enjoy exploring St Andrews Cathedral. Find out more about this historic place below.
Find out about access to St Andrews Cathedral for visitors with disabilities, including car parking, approach, and monument and visitor centre access.
St Andrews Castle was the official residence of Scotland’s leading bishop (and later archbishop) throughout the Middle Ages. Its size signalled the power and wealth of these important churchmen. Some key moments leading up to the Protestant Reformation in 1560 took place inside the castle walls.
View the St Andrews Cathedral address, see its location on a map and plan your journey to visit St Andrews Cathedral.
Information to plan your visit to St Andrews Castle, including prices and opening times at St Andrews Castle.
Get an overview of St Andrews Castle in the Kingdom of Fife, a bishop’s palace and the site of some important events leading up to the Protestant Reformation. Contact us today for more information.
