Cardinal Beaton's Castle, St Andrews

Category

Library Item

Item no

15089

Title

Cardinal Beaton's Castle, St Andrews

Description

The sun rises on the horizon creating a dramatic backdrop for the ruins of the castle at St Andrews. Two people walk along the fenced track around the outskirts of the ruin. The ruin stands on the cliff edge by the sea. The square corner tower is the only part of the building to retain its structure.

Artist / maker

Skene, James

Date

1815

Size

20.5 x 31 cm

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

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Homes > Derelict buildings and excavation sites > Disrepair (homes)

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

Natural phenomena > Astronomy > Sunrises and sunsets

Places > Scotland > Fife

Transport > Infrastructure > Walkways

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