St Andrews Castle
Coastal bishops' castle with a notorious bottle dungeon and siege mine
- Scotland
- Fife
- 13th century
- Medieval
- castle
St Andrews Castle stands on a rocky coast as the ruined palace and fortress of Scotland's medieval bishops. It is famous for its grim 'bottle dungeon' cut into the rock and for the mine and counter-mine tunnels dug during a siege of 1546–47.
Construction: Late 13th century onward
Frequently asked questions
- When was St Andrews Castle built?
- St Andrews Castle was built mainly in the 13th century. Full construction span: Late 13th century onward.
- Where is St Andrews Castle?
- St Andrews Castle is in St Andrews, Scotland (around 56.34°, -2.79°).
- What kind of castle is St Andrews Castle?
- St Andrews Castle is a castle in the Medieval style. Coastal bishops' castle with a notorious bottle dungeon and siege mine.