Where is St Mary's College, St Andrews?

St Mary's College, St Andrews is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KY16 9JP).

How do I get to St Mary's College, St Andrews?

The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY16 9JP.

Is St Mary's College, St Andrews free to visit?

Yes, St Mary's College, St Andrews is free to enter.

How do I get to St Mary's College, St Andrews?

The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY16 9JP.

Historic churches · Central Scotland

St Mary's College, St Andrews

In or near Strathkinness.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

St Mary's College, St Andrews in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Leuchars · 7.3 km

Free entry
Wheelchair accessible

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From the Wikipedia article

St Mary's College, founded as New College or College of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is the home of the Faculty and School of Divinity within the University of St Andrews, in Fife, Scotland.

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Background

History

The college was founded in 1538 by Archbishop James Beaton, uncle of Cardinal David Beaton on the site of the Pedagogy or St John's College (founded 1418). St Mary's College was intended to preserve the teachings of the Catholic church against the Protestant teachings of the reformers. It was dedicated to a revival of learning on the Continental trilingual model and from the outset laid emphasis on the knowledge of Latin, Greek and Hebrew. In 1579, nineteen years after the Reformation brought fundamental changes to the religious life of the Scottish nation, St Mary's College was reconstituted, under the influence of Andrew Melville, as the Faculty of Divinity of the university. At its…

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Coordinates: 56.3391, -2.7946
District: Fife
Postcode: KY16 9JP
Parliamentary constituency: North East Fife
Established: 1538
Nearest railway station: Leuchars — 7.3 km
Opening: Weekdays during Fife School Holidays, 1pm to 5pm; closed outside of holidays
Official site: www.st-andrews.ac.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q7594480 (CC0)
wikipedia: St Mary's College, St Andrews (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Historic libraries · Central Scotland

Town Hall and Library, South Street, St Andrews

Town Hall and Library, South Street, St Andrews — library in Fife, Scotland, UK.

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Historic libraries · Central Scotland

St Andrews University Library

St Andrews University Library — library of the University of St Andrews, Scotland.

Free♿↗ st-andrews.ac.uk

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Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland

Bishop Wardlaw Statue

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Free♿🐕↗ st-andrews.ac.uk

Church Street, St Andrews - geograph.org.uk - 2063890

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Polish War Memorial Mosaic

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1889-90 Extension, University Library, South Street, St Andrews

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Historic libraries · Central Scotland

1889-90 Extension, University Library, South Street, St Andrews

1889-90 Extension, University Library, South Street, St Andrews — library in Fife, Scotland, UK.

Free♿↗ st-andrews.ac.uk

Where to eat & stay near St Mary's College, St Andrews

Places to stay

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Hostels · Central Scotland

St Andrews Tourist Hostel

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Hazelbank Hotel

Hazelbank Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Hôtel du Vin & Bistro

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↗ hotelduvin.com

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Seaton House

Seaton House — a hotel in scotland central.

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Caravan parks · Central Scotland

St. Andrews Holiday Park

St. Andrews Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.

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Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Cairnsmill Caravan Park

Cairnsmill Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.

Free↗ cairnsmill.co.uk