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St Andrews Cathedral

Remains of medieval Scotland’s largest and most magnificent church

St Andrews Cathedral

The remains of what was Scotland’s largest and most magnificent church still show how impressive St Andrews Cathedral must have been in its prime.

Its museum houses a collection of early and later medieval sculpture and other relics found on the site.
St Rule’s tower provides access to spectacular views.

Find out more about Pictish Stones at www.pictishstones.org.uk

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Highlights

St Rules Tower – an early 12th century predecessor to St. Andrews Cathedral.
The Cathedral Museum – an outstanding collection of early-Christian and medieval carved stones as well as a fine collection of post-Reformation memorials. Pride of place is the St Andrews sarcophagus, a masterpiece of 8th-century Pictish sculpture.
Precinct Walls – the most complete in Scotland.
Cathedral burial ground records are available to search in the visitor centre.

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