St Andrews Cathedral in Autumn Sunlight
I went to university in St Andrews so it holds a special place in my heart and I visit as often as I can. You can read about from the link above.
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| St Andrews Cathedral, Fife, Scotland |
I was last there in November 2013 on a beautiful autumn day and couldn't resist snapping a few shots though I am not really a landscape photographer.
For the history buffs among you -
The Cathedral was built in the 12th century and the sheer size of it give you an idea of how important St Andrews was in that era. It was the central Roman Catholic diocese.
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| St Andrews Cathedral, Fife Scotland |
When the cathedral was abandoned after the Scottish Reformation many of the stones were carted away and used to build houses throughout the town.
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| St Andrews Cathedral, Fife Scotland in Autumn sunlight |
The square tower you see here is
St Rude's Tower and was actually here before the cathedral. You can climb it now - for a price - and get a great view of the town.
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Looking at Dean's Gate from the Cathedral, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland
Dean's Gate is now the post-graduates residence for the University of St Andrews.
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