St Andrews Castle

St Andrews Castle consists of the ruins of the castle of the Archbishops of St Andrews, dating in part from the 13th century.

Notable features include a "bottle-dungeon" and mine and counter-mine tunnelled during the siege that followed the murder of Cardinal Beaton in 1546. These siege works are the finest of their kind in Europe.

A fascinating exhibition in the visitor centre brings the history of the castle and cathedral to life.

This property is managed by Historic Scotland.

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Opening Times
(2008 times)
21st March to 30th September:
Daily 9.30am to 5.30pm;

1st October to 31st March 2009:
Daily 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Last ticket sold 30 minutes before closing.
Closed 25th & 26th December and 1st & 2nd January.

Admission Charges
(2008 prices)
Castle:
Adult £5.20; Child £2.60; Concession £4.20.

Joint ticket with adjacent St Andrews Cathedral:
Adult £7.50; Child £3.60; Concession £5.20.

Directions
In St Andrews on the A91.
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Nearby Attractions
St. Andrews Preservation Trust Museum & Garden (< 1 Mile)*
The Trust is a charitable organisation which aims to preserve the history and character of St Andrews
St Andrews Cathedral & St Rule's Tower (< 1 Mile)*
These are the remains of the largest cathedral in Scotland, with associated domestic ranges of the priory.
Crawford Arts Centre (< 1 Mile)*
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Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland sits proudly amidst the rugged, coastal landscape of the North Sea, whilst commanding spectacular views of the bay's golden beaches and medieval St Andrews.
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