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.
Opening Times
(2009 times)
1st April to 30th September:
Daily 9.30am to 5.30pm;

1st October to 31st March 2010:
Daily 9.30am to 4.30pm.

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

Admission Charges
(2009 prices)
Castle:
Adult 5.20; Child 2.60; Concession 4.20.

Joint ticket with adjacent St Andrews Cathedral:
Adult 7.20; Child 3.60; Concession 5.20.

Directions
In St Andrews on the A91.
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St Andrews Castle Postcode for SatNav: KY16

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)*
The Crawford is an intimate gallery showing a wealth of work by living artists & craftspeople.
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Nearby Hotels
The Albany St Andrews (< 1 Mile)*
Dating from 1795, this traditional, elegant Georgian terraced house hotel rests in the heart of historic St Andrews.
Macdonald Rusacks Hotel (1 Mile)*
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Old Course Hotel St Andrews (1 Mile)*
With its unique location on the famous golf course, the luxurious Kohler Waters Spa, luxury dining and the highest attention to detail, this award-winning 5-star resort is the ultimate hotel experience.
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