Duncan Strathie
04.01.2025
Excellent monument which is well presented and which tells its story very well. An important part of national history.
Matt _417
28.01.2025
Fantastic castle with plenty history
Sandrine Templin
25.01.2025
Très beau lieu mais je n'aurai pas payé la somme demandée en tant que visiteur unique car il ne s'agit que de quelques murs d'une vieille ruine.
박철민
22.01.2025
만일 여길 안왔더라면 정말 후회할뻔 했어요
Mariam Vaz
18.01.2025
Hermoso lugar
Luna Jacquet Godart
05.01.2025
Situé dans le parc de Holyrood, les restes du château St Andrews offre une vue imprenable sur la ville d’edinburgh. Facile d’accès avec une légère montée par des escaliers naturels, ces vestiges en font un lieu scénique entouré de nature que l’on aime à contempler.
Monica Paulina LFA
01.10.2024
Muy bonito pero en realidad ya no es nada. Solo ruinas, aún así la vista es hermosa!
Jay S
01.12.2024
St Andrews Castle is one of those places that sounds promising on paper but, in reality, leaves you wondering if you should’ve just gone for a walk along the beach instead. The price is fairly modest, but let’s be honest, most of the castle is viewable from the outside. So, unless you’re really into looking at ancient ruins from a distance, it might not be the best use of your time.
If you’re on the smaller side, you’ll have the exclusive privilege of squeezing into the mines beneath the castle. If you happen to be a bit more generously framed (like me), you’ll be left standing at the entrance, watching your friends venture into what might as well be a glorified tunnel. Let’s just say, it’s not exactly the experience they make it out to be on the brochures.
The castle’s got a beach nearby, which is nice if you fancy some seaside views. But, after walking around the ruins, it becomes clear that the real highlight of this place is the coastline, not the ruins themselves. It’s a tiny site and, frankly, not worth the detour unless you’re in the area for something else.
That said, St Andrews itself is absolutely charming. The town is a gem, with its cobbled streets, vibrant atmosphere, and—of course—its world-famous university. If you’re in the area, definitely explore the town, but don’t feel like you have to spend too much time at the castle. It’s fine for a quick visit, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to see it again.
Shajib A Riyadh
19.11.2024
Small city and nice way to explore
berit pedersen
19.11.2024
Atmospheric and gorgeous, hanging on the edge of the North Sea.
Alan Franklin
18.11.2024
Great castle. Friendly staff. Good displays. Disappointing the mines aren't open. Hopefully they will be soon. Unfortunately historic Scotland isn't renound for it's speed in these things.
Julian Cruft
10.11.2024
A ruined castle, it is what it says on the tin!
Nice friendly staff and an interesting exhibition with details of the troubled and sometimes brutal history of the castle.
Unfortunately a part of the castle and the "mines" used to attack and defend the castle were closed to allow necessary conservation work to be undertaken.
SM C
01.11.2024
Wasn't really worth the stop in the wind and rain. Nice views but unless you have the explorer pass and it's a nice day it's not really worth it compared to other places. Wouldn't recommend going out of your way for it.
César Cadena
23.10.2024
Beautiful ruins of the ancient castle in St. Andrews. This one has a different experience since you can go through the tunnel used to defend the castle from its invaders.
Sienna Khalafallah
23.10.2024
Mighty palace
KEOT55
22.10.2024
A stunning location by the water, with exceptionally kept grounds. Friendly staff at the entrance helped with tickets which included an audio guide. Within walking distance of the cathedral as well
Shona Jenkins
21.10.2024
No dog allowed into castle so went to beach jnstead with grandaughter . Had a lovely "bracing" time.
