Explore the remains of Scotland’s largest and most magnificent medieval church. Even in its ruinous state, the cathedral remains a prominent landmark highly visible from the sea.

Find out how the cathedral dominated Scottish religion until 1560, as headquarters of the medieval Scottish Church. Marvel at its scale – the cathedral was the seat of Scotland’s leading bishops (and, from 1472, archbishops).

Learn about the site used for worship since at least the 700s, when St Andrew’s relics are said to have been brought here. Get up close to Scotland’s most complete and imposing enclosure walls, encircling the cathedral precinct. View early and later medieval sculpture and other relics found on the site in the cathedral museum.

Source: Historic Environment Scotland