St Andrews was the religious capital of medieval Scotland, and its cathedral was once the
largest church in the country. Today the ruins stand on the headland above the harbour,
among the most atmospheric sights in Fife.
What you will see
The soaring east gable and fragments of the west front give a sense of the church's former
size. Beside it rises St Rule's Tower, older than the cathedral itself, with views over
the town and the sea from the top when it is open to climb. The museum displays carved stones
found on the site.
Around the town
The cathedral is at the eastern end of the old town, a walk from the castle, the university
and the famous golf links.
Getting there
St Andrews has no station of its own: the nearest is Leuchars, across the Tay from Dundee,
with a bus or taxi on into the town. Check ScotRail and the bus operator before you travel,
and Historic Environment Scotland's website for opening arrangements.
For more places to visit from The Station Hotel, see Explore the Area.
