St Andrews Castle

The remains of the bishop's palace and stronghold (ca. 1200) crown a rock that overlooks the sea. Cardinal Beaton lived here in great luxury until he was murdered by Protestants in 1546. Among the famous prisoners held captive here was John Knox, who was later condemned to work as a slave on a French galley. Interesting features inside the castle include the Bottle Dungeon and the underground escape passage. The Visitor Center relates the full story of the castle and cathedral. About 2mi/3.2km to the southeast lies the bizarre rock formation known as the "Rock and Spindle".