How to visit St Andrews Cathedral in Scotland: times, prices

El historic village of st andrews, In the Scottish Lowlands, headquarters of the prestigesto university y birthplace of golf, in medieval times it had an enormous boom.

The maximum expression of this boom was the great cathedral that was built in the year 1160.

At the outset, and as a curiosity, I will tell you that the St Andrews Cathedral became at that time Scotland's largest cathedral.

But nowadays when you visit St Andrews during your sightseeing trip to scotland you will meet some lovely ones archaeological remains which are a good reflection of the strength of said cathedral.

Curiosities about the history of St Andrews Cathedral

The Origins of St Andrews Cathedral They date back to the year 742, when the relics of San Andres (St Andrews), one of the twelve apostles and pattern of scotland, they arrived to those lands.

On the rocky promontory where you can now see the archaeological remains of the cathedral a church was built, St Mary on the Rocks, the first of the three that would occupy that area over the years.

Later, a community of Augustinians who in 1140 founded his own iglesia known as Saint Rules, of which its tower is still preserved.

I tell you that you should not stop getting on his gazebo Well from there you will have some beautiful panoramic views of St Andrews and its surroundings.

And finally it was in the year 1160 when the Bishop of St Andrews He promoted the construction of the great cathedral.

The construction lasted about 150 years as it was not consecrated until 1318.

But this cathedral had a very turbulent history.

Before it was finished, in 1270 the west side was blown down by a gale.

Later, in 1378, it suffered a major fire that forced it to be rebuilt; and in 1409 another storm blew down the south side.

That St Andrew's Cathedral If it were affected by successive storms or gales, it will not surprise you once you see its location.

His remains are preserved at the top of a rocky promontory, next to the coast, and in a landscape without any type of defense against inclement weather.

Finally, the St Andrews Cathedral was a victim of the turbulent times that occurred in the 16th century on the occasion of the Protestant Reformation, and the reaction of john knox, which led to it being semi-demolished.

After a few years in which there was doubt about the convenience of rebuilding it, its stones began to be used for the development of the St Andrews village and the construction of their houses.

This is the visit to St Andrews Cathedral

In this way, when you now visit the historic village of St Andrews You won't be able to help but think that its medieval houses support part of the historic cathedral.

With regards to cathedral, you will find a green meadow where some wall still stands, and even parts of a tower, and you will also be able to guess the location of the old cloister.

The setting that next to the coast shows us these historical remains is really beautiful, and allows us to relive the grandeur of what it was. Scotland's largest cathedral.

How to climb the tower of St Andrews Cathedral

A piece of advice for your visit, don't forget climb the tower of the old St Rule's church.

Well, indeed, although you may think that it is a tower of the old cathedral, it is actually a vestige of the aforementioned St Rule's Church.

La tower has been preserved to the present day, and is now used as a unique gazebo to have the best panoramic views of the remains of the cathedral, from the town of St Andrews, its castle, its seaport and all the surroundings.

Yes, for Climb the tower You will have to go through an incredibly narrow entrance gate, and climb a first flight of metal stairs that is also very narrow and very steep.

Surely there are people who may have difficulty accessing the tower.

St Andrews Cathedral Visiting Hours

El St Andrews Cathedral visiting hours, specific, of the site of archaeological remains of the same, it is in this time of pandemic throughout the year from 10 a.m. to 16 p.m.

St Andrews Cathedral ticket prices

El entrance fee to visit St Andrew's Cathedral It is £6, with reduced tickets of £4.80 for seniors +60 and £3,60 for children aged 5 to 15.

This entry allows you climb the tower of St Rule's church and visit the small museum on the premises.