7 Unusual Things to See and Do in St Andrews, Scotland
Don’t underestimate St Andrews! A dark horse of Scotland’s adventure scene, there’s certainly more than meets the eye. Sometimes all it takes is delving a little deeper. From the random to the riveting, explore our guide to the most unusual things to see and do in this delightful town.
1. St Rule’s Tower
Cathedral, Church
Situated in the heart of St Andrews, St Andrews Cathedral is a memory to a bygone past when this holy place was the HQ for the Scottish Medieval Catholic Church. And yet, the star of the show is St Rule’s Tower, a former beacon illuminating the path for pilgrims eager to see the relics of St Andrew. This tower dates back to the 11th century and is the remaining part of the church constructed specially to guard the relics of the town’s saint. Scale these ancient steps for sensational views and life-affirming moments of pure beauty.
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