West Port

A historic town gate built in 1589 at the western end of South Street, and one of the few medieval town gates still standing in Scotland.

West Port is the only surviving gate in St Andrews' old town walls. Round towers flank its arch, and vehicles still pass through it today. Walking east along South Street from here to the cathedral takes you past 16th- and 17th-century stone houses, Holy Trinity Church and university buildings. It is the town's most classic walking route.