The University Observatory in St Andrews comprises of a variety of telescopes ranging from 6cm to 94cm in size and from 1 year to 100 years in age. It is centred around teaching, research, and outreach. The observatory is an outpost of the astronomy…
The Bute Medical School is a stunning establishment that evidences the great history of Medicine at St Andrews. Even though earliest evidence of the University Granting M.Ds stretches back to 1721, the Building was only founded in 1897. Designed by…
Although now a mere shadow of its former self, this ruined Roman Catholic cathedral, located in St Andrews, Fife, was built in 1158 as the largest church ever to been constructed in Scotland during its time. Construction went on for over a…
So'gait port (South Street), now called West Port, is one of few surviving town "Ports" in Scotland (the Lowland Scots word for a town gate) and is a scheduled monument. It was built by Thomas Robertson at around 1859 but was completely refurbished…
Thomas Rodger (1832-1883) was the first professional photographer in St Andrews, famous for his portrayals of the town, its people, and visitors. He studied chemistry at Madras College and is thought to have been an exceptional student. Rodger gave…
