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St Andrews Castle
Founded in 1200, St Andrews Castle is mainly in ruins, but the site, with its dramatic coastline views, is evocative. The most interesting things are the siege tunnels, said to be the best surviving example of castle siege engineering in Europe. You can walk along the damp, mossy tunnels, lit by electric light, but be warned, it helps if you're short!
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St Andrews Cathedral
This once mighty cathedral has been described as 'the greatest achievement in Scottish medieval architecture'. Once the country's largest cathedral, you get a sense of its immensity from the remaining but ruined western end. Founded in 1160 and consecrated in 1318, it was an important pilgrimage centre until 1559, when it was pillaged during the Reformation.
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St Andrews Old Course
Everyone knows that St Andrews is the home of golf, but few people realise that anyone can play on the Old Course. Although it lies beside the exclusive, all-male (female waiters are, unsurprisingly, allowed) Royal & Ancient Golf Club, it's a public course and not owned by the club. If you baulk at the green fees, stroll the Old Course in the evening instead.
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