The ruins of the east window and twin towers of St Andrews cathedral in Fife, Scotland
The Cathedral of St Andrew (often referred to as St Andrews Cathedral) is a ruined Roman Catholic cathedral in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. It was built in 1158 and became the centre of the Medieval Catholic Church in Scotland as the seat of the Archdiocese of St Andrews and the Bishops and Archbishops of St Andrews. It fell into disuse and ruin during the 16th century Scottish Reformation. It is currently a monument in the custody of Historic Scotland. It was the largest church to have been built in Scotland. Little now remains except the ruins of the nave with its twin towers and St Rule's tower, which is located in the Cathedral grounds but predates it, having served as the church of the priory up to the early 12th century.
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Location: St Andrews, Fife, Scotland
Photo credit: © Niall Ferguson / Alamy / Afripics
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