St Salvator's Quad & Chapel
St Salvator's
A 1450 Gothic chapel and quadrangle at the University of St Andrews. The 'PH' plaque in the paving is said to bring failing exam results to anyone who steps on it.
The University of St Andrews, founded in 1413, is Scotland's oldest university and the place where Prince William and Kate Middleton first met. St Salvator's Chapel on North Street dates from 1450, and its tower is a landmark of the town. The 'PH' plaque set into the paving stones at the entrance commemorates Patrick Hamilton, a Protestant reformer who was burned at the stake. Students believe that stepping on it will cause them to fail their exams. The quadrangle is open to visitors, but chapel opening hours vary.
Opening hours
Courtyard open by day; chapel hours vary
Nearby sights
- St Mary's College Quad
- St Andrews Castle
- St Andrews Aquarium
- West Port
- St Andrews Cathedral
- R&A World Golf Museum
- Old Course, St Andrews
- Swilcan Bridge