Indefinite closure of St Andrews Cathedral

[Brian_Ewen]

Concern over indefinite closure of St Andrews Cathedral ahead of Open Golf Championship
By Claire Warrender
March 3 2022



The indefinite closure of St Andrews Cathedral and St Andrews Castle could impact on visitors travelling to this year’s 150th Open Golf Championship.

Hundreds of thousands of spectators will descend on the town for the prestigious event in July.

And many will expect to be able to visit St Andrews’ most historic landmarks.

These include the grave of ‘the Godfather of Golf’, Old Tom Morris, which is in the cathedral grounds.


However, the cathedral and castle have been closed since June 2021 amid fears over falling masonry.

And it is unclear when – or if – the buildings will fully reopen.

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/fife/3065285/concern-over-indefinite-closure-of-st-andrews-cathedral-ahead-of-open-golf-championship/

[Jon Heise]

Bummer, but it's a... really old run down building.  I'm sure they'll make it safe.  There was work on the castle around the corner last time I was in town.  Glad I did get to walk around the Cathedral at the time!