Monthly Archives: March 2009
St Andrews Castle, Fife, Scotland
So I was out and about in St Andrews the other day and boy was it cold and windy! So much for the spring sunshine. St Andrews Castle has stood the test of the north sea for going on 800 … Continue reading
All Saints Church, St Andrews
All Saints Episcopal Church. Situated in the historic old town of St Andrews, close to the ruined cathedral and castle, All Saints was founded in 1903 as a mission to the fishing families who lived here above the harbour. An … Continue reading
St Andrews Castle Gate
St Andrews Castle is a picturesque ruin located in the coastal Royal Burgh of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland. The castle sits on a rocky promontory overlooking a small beach called Castle Sands and the adjoining North Sea. There has … Continue reading
The Swilcan Bridge and Royal and Ancient Clubhouse at St Andrews
Probably one of the most famous, (and most photographed) views in the golfing world. The Swilcan bridge on the 18th fairway of the old course in St Andrews. The Royal and Ancient Clubhouse stands proudly in the background over looking … Continue reading
St Athernase Church, Leuchars
St Athernase Church, Leuchars, Fife, Scotland is one of the finest surviving examples of a Romanesque church in Scotland, with architectural detail as fine as that found in contemporary cathedrals or abbeys. It remains in use as a Church of … Continue reading
St Salvators Chapel
St Salvators Chapel is situated in the heart of medieval St Andrews. It is now part of St Andrews University, but still a “working” church. The Chapel is a rare and beautiful example of Late Gothic architecture. Founded in 1450 … Continue reading
St Andrews Cathedral
The Cathedral of St Andrew in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland was the seat of the Bishops (later Archbishops) of St Andrews from its foundation in 1158 until it fell into disuse after the Reformation. It is currently a ruined monument … Continue reading
The Old Course, St Andrews
St Andrews has become known as the “Home of Golf”, with golf having been played there for at least 400 years. I’m fortunate enough to have this hallowed turf on my doorstep so I thought I’d post some of my … Continue reading
GuardBridge Paper Mill
I drive past here everyday to and from work and I’ve been meaning to stop and take a few shots for ages. That evening however the sun was just in the right place and I couldn’t resist it. Sadly the … Continue reading