St Andrews Castle

Highlights

• The Mine and Counter-mine – these unique underground passages give visitors a palpable sense of the horrific nature of medieval siege warfare.
• The Bottle Dungeon – one of the most infamous castle prisons in medieval Britain, cut out of the solid rock. John Knox and George Wishart may have been imprisoned in this dank and airless hole, and Cardinal Beaton’s body was kept here.
• The Hamilton Façade – an impressive frontage that is testimony to the wealth and taste of its builder.

Location

Region – Kingdom of Fife
Postcode: KY16 9AR

Opening arrangements

Summer
1 April - 30 September , Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm

Winter
1 October - 31 March, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm

Admission prices

All year (tickets for St Andrews Castle)
Adult £5.50, Child £3.30, Concession £4.40

All year (tickets for St Andrews Castle and Cathedral)
Adult £7.20, Child £4.40, Concession £5.80