Historic site
St Andrews Castle
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Perched on a rocky promontory overlooking the sea, St Andrews Castle was a bishop's residence and a stronghold during the Scottish Reformation. Its most remarkable feature is the mine and countermine tunnel, dug during a 1546 siege, visitors can crawl through the narrow passage. The castle also has a bottle dungeon carved from rock, and the remains of a great hall and kitchen. The site offers stunning coastal views and a tangible sense of siege warfare.
Don't miss
- Descend into the mine and countermine tunnel, a rare survival of siege engineering
- Peer into the bottle dungeon, a claustrophobic prison carved from solid rock
- Walk the battlements for views of the West Sands and the North Sea
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit St Andrews Castle
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inSt Andrews Must-Sees Daily Walking Tour (11am & 2pm)4.8★ · 527 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$20 per personSee dates →
Best full daySt Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh4.7★ · 2,124 travelers~9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$84 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrivate St. Andrews: Home of Golf Old Course Walking Tour5★ · 89 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$191 per personSee dates →More attractions in St Andrews