About this site
Clifftop medieval castle associated with bishops, sieges and Reformation-era Scottish history.
Why it made the universeUser-priority ISN Travel destination cluster
Castles & Palaces
St Andrews Castle
St Andrews · United Kingdom
GBRTicket required56.3429° N · 2.7900° WCastle / Historic
Tickets & entry
- Tickets
- Yes when the monument is open; advance online tickets may be available.
Getting there
- Accessibility
- Historic terrain, stairs and underground features create access limitations.
Record status
- Selection
- canonical attraction selected
Map & location
The Scores, St Andrews KY16 9AR, United Kingdom
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