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Mount Melville : Around St AndrewsSt Andrews has some superb beaches which are maintained to the highest standards. These are the East Sands near the harbour. The harbour is still home to some active small fishing boats as well as leisure craft
And worth an evening stroll along the breakwater. In the Middle Ages, St Andrews Cathedral was the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland. Destroyed following the Reformation in the 16th century only the ruins now remain but try to imagine what an extraordinary building this must have been
As well as sunning yourself on the grass within the cathedral you can climb St Rule's Tower
Which affords an amazing view of the town and surrounding area Along the shore, the Castle is also worth a visit. It was the residence of the bishops and archbishops of St Andrews. You can view the grisly bottle dungeon and the seige mine and counter-mine. Both Castle and Cathedral are in the care of Historic Scotland
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