St Andrews Castle
The ruins of a bishop's castle on a sea cliff, where you can crawl into the tunnels dug during the 16th-century siege, and the 'Bottle Dungeon'.
The castle was built in the 13th century and was once the residence of the archbishops. In 1546, Reformers seized the castle, sparking a siege. Tunnels and counter-tunnels dug by both sides can still be explored by crawling inside, making them rare medieval siege remains in Britain. The Bottle Dungeon is equally memorable. The visitor centre has a small exhibition, and a combined ticket with the cathedral offers better value. The tunnels are low and damp, so you will need to stoop to pass through.
Opening hours
approx. 09:30–17:30 (earlier close in winter)
Nearby sights
- St Andrews Cathedral
- St Salvator's Quad & Chapel
- St Mary's College Quad
- St Andrews Aquarium
- West Port
- East Sands
- R&A World Golf Museum
- Old Course, St Andrews