St Andrews Cathedral
Important notice
The phone line is currently down, please email standrewscathedral.vo@hes.scot to get in touch.
What to expect from your visit
We are currently carrying out essential conservation and maintenance work at St Andrews Cathedral. The museum and shop is currently closed and sections of the graveyard are fenced off due to unstable gravestones.
The grounds of the cathedral are open, free of charge.
Opening times
1 April – 30 September
- Daily 9.30am to 5pm
1 October – 31 March
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: 10am to 4pm
- Saturday: 10am to 4pm
- Sunday: 10am to 4pm
Last entry and closures
- Last entry: 45 minutes before closing
- Closed: 25 and 26 December, 1 and 2 January
Guided tours
Free guided tours are available, which include the opportunity to climb St Rule’s Tower.
Contact us on 01334 477196 for timings and availability. Donations are welcome.
How to get here
The cathedral is on the eastern side of St Andrews, close to the university and castle.
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Address
The Pends
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 9QL
National Grid reference:
NO 513 166
Contact
01334 477 196Accessibility
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites.
Parking
On-street parking is available nearby. Visitors can be dropped off in front of the war memorial at the top of North Street.
Approach to the site
Entrance to the site is via the memorial gate. The memorial gate gives level access to a compacted gravel path which leads down the length of the site.
What to expect at the site
The cathedral grounds are mainly on ground level though there are numerous steps and raised thresholds. There are many gravestones and other trip hazards surrounding the main walkways.
Facilities
- Guided or audio tours available
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Historic places nearby
St Andrews Castle
Explore a castle caught in the Protestant Reformation struggle for hearts and minds. St Andrews Castle was a bishop’s palace, a fortress and a state prison during its 450-year history.
1 miles
Blackfriars Chapel
Blackfriars Chapel in St Andrews is a rare remnant of the many Dominican friaries built across Scotland during the Middle Ages.
1 miles
St Andrews, West Port
The West Port of St Andrews was built in 1587 as a monumental entrance to the city’s South Street.
1 miles
Broughty Castle
Broughty Castle was built to defend against the English navy, before becoming a modern artillery defence.
10 miles
Scotstarvit Tower
Scotstarvit Tower House has an unusual layout which reflects the eccentricities of its former inhabitant, Sir John Scot.
10 miles
Grounds or exterior access only
Claypotts Castle
Claypotts is perhaps the quirkiest castle in Scotland, and its tower house is a 500 year old time capsule.
11 miles
Open days or guided tours only
