Historic churches · Central Scotland
St James Church, St Andrews
In or near Strathkinness.
St James Church, St Andrews — church in Fife, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars · 6.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St James Church in St Andrews, the nearest railway station is Leuchars, located 6.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is KY16 9AX, and entry to the church is free.
About
St James Church, St Andrews is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.3430°, -2.7976°.
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Heritage listing
St James is a small Roman Catholic church at 17 The Scores (next to the seashore) in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. The church was designed by Reginald Fairlie and built in 1910, replacing a former 'tin' church, and is a Category B listed building. As of summer 2024 the Parish Priest is Msgr Patrick Burke who is also honorary Roman Catholic Chaplain to the University of St Andrews.
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Official information
St Andrews Aquarium offers a diverse range of over 120 species of animals, including playful penguins, curious meerkats, and vibrant tropical fish. Visitors can enjoy daily feeding talks and interactive experiences, making it a fun and educational outing for families.
From the Wikipedia article
St James is a small Roman Catholic church at 17 The Scores (next to the seashore) in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. The church was designed by Reginald Fairlie and built in 1910, replacing a former 'tin' church, and is a Category B listed building. As of summer 2024 the Parish Priest is Msgr Patrick Burke who is also honorary Roman Catholic Chaplain to the University of St Andrews.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3430, -2.7976
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY16 9AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Phone
- +44 1334 474786
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars — 6.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.standrewsaquarium.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593485 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St James Church, St Andrews (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St James Roman Catholic Church, St Andrews.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St James Church, St Andrews?
- St James Church, St Andrews is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY16 9AX).
- What is St James Church, St Andrews?
- St James Church, St Andrews — church in Fife, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to St James Church, St Andrews?
- The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY16 9AX.
- Is St James Church, St Andrews a listed building?
- St James Church, St Andrews is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is St James Church, St Andrews free to visit?
- Yes, St James Church, St Andrews is free to enter.
- How do I get to St James Church, St Andrews?
- The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY16 9AX.