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East Sands
The East Sands St Andrews viewed from the top of Kinkell, the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral and the Harbour can be seen the in the background. View Large
Winter at the Ruins
Winter at the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral. Building started in 1158 and continued for over 100 years and was in use until the reformation in 1559. When intact it had 6 turrets, two of which are visible in the … Continue reading
The Square Tower
Or St Rule’s tower to give it its proper name. The tower is part of the church that was built in 1127AD to hold the relics of Saint Andrew, Saint Rule (aka Saint Regulus) is said to have brought the … Continue reading
Rays of the Arch
This is part of the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral. The sun was very low in the sky and I kinda shot this without looking through the viewfinder trying not to blind myself in the process. (wish I had live … Continue reading
St Andrews at Low Tide
St Andrews Harbour viewed from the beach at low tide. I’m lucky enough to work down at the East sands in St Andrews and have views like this everyday. This morning the sun had just come up and it was … Continue reading
cathedral at sunset
The sun setting behind the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral. Building of the Catherdal started in 1160AD. The work took nearly 150 years to complete. It was ruined after the reformation in 1559.
St Andrews on the Rocks
The East Sands St Andrews, the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral and the Harbour and pier can be seen the in the background.
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