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Ian Cylkowski Photography

I hope you like history!

Welcome to the historical town of St Andrews. Featuring the world's 3rd oldest English-speaking university, the ruins of St Andrews clifftop castle, and an otherworldly rock formation east of the town.

There's PLENTY more photos from this day too! Isn't that nice? Just go here -> iancylkowski.com/blog/2025/3/1 👍

The ruins of St Andrews Castle, showcasing a weathered stone structure with remnants of walls and openings. The castle's stones are unevenly placed, with moss and lichen visible on some surfaces, hinting at its age. In the background, a blue sky with wispy clouds adds a serene atmosphere. A winding path made of wooden slats leads through the grassy area in front of the castle, guiding the viewer's eye towards the entrance of the structure, which features an arched doorway.
St Salvator's Quadrangle at the University of St Andrews, featuring a picturesque scene with historic stone buildings and a tall clock tower. The quadrangle is filled with lush green grass, where a group of people are seated, enjoying the outdoors. The buildings display intricate architectural details, including large windows and decorative elements, with some areas adorned with pink banners. In the foreground, a neatly paved path leads through the well-maintained gardens, lined with flower beds. Above, the sky is bright with scattered clouds, enhancing the inviting atmosphere of the university setting.
Buddo Rock at Buddo Ness, featuring impressive rock formations with intricate textures and colours. The towering red and orange hues of the stone contrast against a clear blue sky. A prominent archway is visible, formed by two large, weathered rock pillars that rise dramatically from the grassy ground. The surrounding area is dotted with tufts of grass, enhancing the natural setting, while the distant coastline can be glimpsed beyond the rock formations, adding to the scene's rugged beauty.
Another view of Buddo Rock at Buddo Ness, highlighting the unique geological formations of the area. The towering rock structure showcases an array of colours, including deep blacks, earthy reds, and soft greens, with intricate textures that suggest years of erosion. The sunlight casts gentle shadows, accentuating the contours of the rock. In the background, the coastline is visible, meeting the calm sea under a clear blue sky. The surrounding grass adds a natural element, contributing to the wild and rugged beauty of the landscape.
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Mar 11, 2025, 09:41 PM·Public
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Infoseepage

@IanCykowski And one of the few castles where you can view the remains of subterranean warfare!

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Ian Cylkowski Photography

@Infoseepage Aye, I read about this! The mines and countermines?

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Infoseepage

@IanCykowski Yup, I recently visited another, King John's Castle in Limerick, which similarly involved undermining to try to breach the walls.

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@IanCykowski Another cool one is Rochester castle, where King John built a tunnel under one corner of the huge keep and then fired it with straw and pig carcasses. Collapsed one corner of the keep, but they were still able to hold out in part of the keep for a while after. That corner was rebuilt differently afterwards, with a rounded tower and you can see the clear line of the collapse and repair. Very cool to see the evidence of a siege which took place 800+ years ago.

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@IanCykowski

Ah, I recognized St. Salvator’s. Did you get to the ruins of the old cathedral, too? When I was there it started out a day like 👆 and then the haar rolled in… the graveyard was incredibly atmospheric (& spooky)!

Great images, Ian. 👏👏👏👏

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Ian Cylkowski Photography

@ArdentArchivist Ta very much! We did want to check out the cathedral but all access is blocked off; I think they're doing stabilising work on it or something.

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@IanCykowski

Ah, too bad. But good that they’re doing the work.

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