Location: St. Andrews
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Top 7 Monuments & Statues in St. Andrews, Scotland
St Andrews (Latin: S. Andrea(s); Scots: Saunt Aundraes; Scottish Gaelic: Cill Rìmhinn) is a town on the east coast of Fife in Scotland, 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Dundee and 30 miles (50 km) northeast of Edinburgh. The town is home to the University of St Andrews, the third oldest university in the English-speaking world and the oldest in Scotland. According to some rankings, it is ranked as the third best university in the United Kingdom, behind Oxbridge. The University is an integral part of the burgh and during term time students make up approximately one third of the town's population. St Andrews has a population of 16,800 (in 2012).
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1. Kelpies Maquettes
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Mumbles_604 - Doraville, United States
These two smaller heads went on a world tour. One can stand happily Inbetween them and get a great photo with the Falkirk Wheel in the background. Make sure you find them on your way out and grab a selfie or a formal photo!
2. Hamish McHamish Statue
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By thetravellingmanUk
During a trip to St Andrews yesterday with my daughter, we visited the statue of Hamish McHamish. The bronze statue is situated in Logies Lane, just off South Street. Hamish McHamish was a ginger cat who lived in St Andrews. The publication of a book led him to national and international prominence. He had a following on social media, and was even featured on BBC Television's 'The One Show'. Hamish lived from 1999 to the 11th September 2014. His statue, by David Annand, was unveiled on the 5th April 2014, around 5 months before Hamish died. Hamish was owned by Marianne Baird, but after attaining the age of one, he preferred living the life of a nomad. He was fed and watered at various homes in the town. Most of his time was known to have been spent around homes and businesses in the South Street area of St Andrews. These animal statues and stories are always very popular, as well as being touching, and instantly remind me of similar statues such as Greyfriars Bobby and Wojtek the soldier bear, both in Edinburgh, as well as Bamse the St Bernard dog in Montrose.
3. Martyrs' Monument
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4.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By JimmyJackk - San Marcos, United States
Symbolizes the protestants who were killed in the 1500's over religious beliefs. Built in 1842 near the 18th green of the old course.
4. Bishop Wardlaw Statue
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4.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By thetravellingmanUk
Visited St Andrews today with my daughter to meet a relative. The previous reviews prompted me to find this statue when we were in the town. I have visited St Andrews on countless occasions but never knew this part existed, let alone the statue. My relative took me directly to it! For the benefit of other visitors who are unfamiliar with the area, the entrance to the University's quadrangle is located in South Street (next to Parliament Hall) and is accessed through a small archway, and the statue itself is sited on the lawn. Bishop Henry Wardlaw was the founder of St Andrews University, and the unveiling of the statue which took place on the 30th June 2013 by the Chancellor of the University, Sir Menzies Campbell marked the 600th anniversary of its foundation. The Bishop Wardlaw Statue was sculpted by David Annand from the small nearby village of Kilmany in Fife. Whilst visiting the statue within the quadrangle be sure to take the time to look at the other interesting attractions on site which include the largest recorded Holm Oak tree in Scotland, and the Hawthorn bush which was thought to have been planted by Mary Queen of Scots in the 1560's. A lovely sheltered and relaxing spot, which I would definitely recommend seeking out if visiting St Andrews.
