Venue Description

Please be aware there are a number of access restrictions in place at the cathedral at the moment. We know that this will be disappointing for visitors, but we are maintaining access where we can. Due to essential maintenance, St Rule's Tower and the Museum are currently closed (we anticipate the tower will reopen in spring 2024). Sections of the graveyard are fenced off due to unstable gravestones. The grounds of the cathedral are open. Currently walk-up only. 29 Mar to 30 Sep: daily 9.30am to 5.30pm (last entry 4.45pm) 1 Oct to 28 Mar: daily 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm) The magnificent medieval ruins stand on a site used for Christian worship since the 8th century, when the relics of St Andrew were reputedly brought here. The cathedral dominated the religious establishment until the Protestant Reformation in 1560. Climb St Rule's Tower for a glorious view over the town. If you are visiting us between 19th January and 28th March 2024, tickets for St Andrews Cathedral will only be available to purchase on-site. 

Accessibility

Approach to site There are three entrances to the site, two from North Street and one from Gregory Place. The North Street entrance beside the war memorial has 10 stone steps, then a compacted gravel path to the Gregory Place gate. Thereafter access is over grass through the graveyard and around the site ruins. Visitor Centre The visitor centre is accessed over cut grass and a 100m section with narrow strips of concrete at the entrance. There is level access to the shop, and then 5 stone steps or a ramp leads to a display of carved stones. Please ask a steward to arrange ramped access to the displays. Monument St Andrews Cathedral is mainly on ground level though there are steps and raised thresholds throughout the grounds. There are many gravestones and other trip hazards surrounding the main walkways. St Rule’s Tower is reached by a narrow turnstile (48cm) requiring a token which is part of the admission price. There are narrow (69cm) and uneven spiral stairs leading to the top.

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: http://historicenvironment.scot/access

Toilets

The nearest adapted toilet is about 350m away at St Andrews Castle.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

Assistance dogs are welcome at all our sites.