Castles · Central Scotland
St Andrews Castle
St Andrews Castle — castle in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars · 7.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
St Andrews Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1200. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by Historic Environment Scotland. Managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.3422°, -2.7901°.
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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 (1189–1202), 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." The castle's grounds are now maintained by Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled monument. The site is entered through a visitor centre with displays on its history.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From Historic Environment Scotland
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.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
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 (1189–1202), 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." The castle's grounds are now maintained by Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled monument. The site is entered through a visitor centre with displays on its history. Some of the best surviving carved fragments from the castle are displayed in the centre, which also has a shop.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3422, -2.7901
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY16 9BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Established
- 1200
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars — 7.4 km
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q2287936 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Andrews Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: General view of castle from SE.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Andrews Castle?
- St Andrews Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY16 9BE).
- When was St Andrews Castle built?
- Built or established in 1200.
- Who runs St Andrews Castle?
- St Andrews Castle is operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- Is St Andrews Castle a listed building?
- St Andrews Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does St Andrews Castle charge admission?
- St Andrews Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to St Andrews Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY16 9BE.