St Andrews Cathedral

Didn't go into the museum or anything, just walked around the ruins and it was pretty cool. I can imagine how magnificent it would have been back in the day. Now the grounds are graveyard, very cool to be walking around ruins looking at old graves.

Really something special!

The remains of St Andrews Cathedral, which was Scotland’s largest cathedral and most magnificent church, show how impressive it used to be.

The ruins of St Andrews Cathedral are open but there are fences surrounding the walls of the Cathedral. A section of the graveyard and a number of unstable gravestones are also fenced off for safety until they can be stabilised.

St. Andrews Cathedral is a very impressive ruin whose construction began at the beginning of the 12th century.
As usual in England and Scotland, the facility is in a very well-maintained condition. Some areas are probably closed at this time for safety reasons. However, the rest of the complex offers enough space to get an overview of the size of the cathedral.
Considering that the cathedral was built using only human power over a period of 150 years.
Simply indescribable - you have to see it!

Genuinely remarkable piece of history - it's great to sometimes keep these historical sites as they are, as it allows a greater understanding of the events that have unfolded around them. This in particular was interesting, highlighting the effects of the protestant reformation.

Pretty interesting place but was under alot of renovation so alot of places you couldn't get in or even get to including the museum part. I'm guessing this is so it can be open for summer so may return then for a proper look

Evocative ruins of a glorious past, look stunning and call for a nice walk among them. There’s a small museum within the ruins, unfortunately it was closed during my visit.

Some very intersting achitecture. We went out of season so didn't get to see the museum or climb the tower which hs excellent views. The staff were lovely. Would reccomend if you're interested in history and old graves, even though it was closed off we enjoyed our visit.

Visited a few years ago when it was free access. which I was surprised at. Visited St Andrews recently and you now need to pay a small amount. Safety and protection works are taking place so check online for tickets and any closures. Well worth a visit.

Very beautiful and historical place to visit with family, it's near a beach so you can swim and relax. Had to buy seperate tickets for both Castle and Cathedral. Scenic beauty and history, parking available can spend a whole day here. Kids and adults both will love, toilets are available too.

Once the largest cathedral of Scotland is now left on ruins. The cathedral is open to visit though there is fencing around. One small museum is there within the ruins. Should visit to experience 866 years of history.

Loved the history here. The museum is a must see and the tower is a must climb! Some gravestones are cordoned off just now for saftey but still a very worthwhile stop. Great walks nearby to the harbour pier for another view of the ruins and you also get a great view of the castle from there too.

Incredible! Their small exhibit space has so many artifacts and a great video showing the before and after. Going to the top of the tower is worth every step! Highly recommend!

Good place to walk around and see the ruins of the cathedral. If you walk beyond the ruins(there's a door at the left end of the graveyard) you get a great view of the ocean. The landscape there is really beautiful.

Walk the timeless cathedral grounds and, though the cathedral no longer stands as it once did, the gravestones that populate this site will capture your interest. This is a one-of-a-kind cemetery that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. While you’re at or near St. Andrews, be sure to visit and stroll the grounds, enjoying the ancient headstone inscriptions that you won’t find anywhere else in the world.

The somber ruins on the bluffs over the rushing waters feel like imagery from a dream or myth. There is a sense of silent grandeur imbuing every stone. Even after the vicissitudes of time and history eroded the building to its ruined state, it remains majestic and monumental. Places like this are what inspired the Romantic poets, Wordsworth and Byron and the others. Though it lost its practical function as a place of worship, it has become part of eternity, the towering wonders that remain outside the roar of time. The passing of the ages give this building a distinctive character, one not only shaped by its initial appearance, but by the accretion of time and memory. Standing in the presence, one feels the distractions of routine and habit fail, replaced by a palpable, organic connection with that which is mysterious and sublime.

Mostly ruined but must visit of st Andrews read all the signage for lots of interesting history

It's really amazing to walk around here. Words almost can't describe how beautiful this place is, and how amazing it would've been 500 years ago!

Good place to know history and good photo shoot. Must go place.

Incredible place. Free entrance. Lot of history and paths. The best access to the fushing harbour.

A day out in St Andrews, to visit not only the Cathedral but also the Castle. As we're members of historic Scotland we will visit places with Historic Scotland buildings. The Cathedral ruins are stunning, the museum exhibition was just as interesting. If you are interested in historic buildings then St Andrews is the place to go.