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July 2024

Lovely architectural site. Not much to do at (it is not something you can visit)t but nice to see. Takes you towards two if the main streetS. Nearby are some nice art shops, where local artist are display. So definitely recommend exploring

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“Medieval Marvel.”

June 2021

This medieval wall and city gate was built in 1587, and was the work of Thomas Robertson. It’s main purpose was to be a proudly grand and intimidating entrance to the city, rather than a defensive gate. It sadly fell into disrepair, and was fully restored in 1843, by John Grant, who also contributed a city coat-of-arms plaque ( amongst other additions.) It’s the best-preserved existing city gate within Scotland.

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Sean F

West Hartford, CT58 contributions

Worth a 5 minute stop if you're in the area

Sept 2017 • Couples

This is on one of the main drags that goes by the Blackfriars chapel. It is interesting to see and take a picture of. It may not be as amazing as other European gates, as it was put up for more of a decorative reason rather than a defensive reason (it is also not as old as many of the others in Europe). Note the carvings on the front and back: these seals have some good symbolism which the small plaque to the side of the gate explains.

Written 26 November 2017

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Pam D

Mansfield, UK1,383 contributions

Interesting

May 2018 • Couples

Lovely to see these old gates preserved in this beautiful town. Some are just pedestrian walkways but others are across the road.

Written 21 May 2018

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ourmillie_11

Lanark, UK330 contributions

Interesting

Jan 2018 • Couples

Lovely to see an old piece of history preserved and integrated into modern living. Far to often we see sign saying " here stood such and such " . Well done St Andrews for keeping part of your history.

Written 23 January 2018

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Donsafe

Canterbury, UK1,053 contributions

Lovely Place to Hang Out

July 2020

This area feels very separate to the rest of the town - and all the better for it to escape tourists etc. Very pleasant.

Written 12 August 2020

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Stevie D

Northolt, UK18 contributions

Now known as The Saint

Jan 2020

Nice place with great beer garden, great food and big variety of well priced drinks including cocktails

Written 21 June 2020

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johnhouston2

Knaresborough, UK5,340 contributions

A good looking old gateway.

Nov 2019

There are a couple of confusing reviews on here re the West Port. One suggests that it is a fine eatery - it is not. It is an old gateway - not a restaurant. Another reviewer can’t understand why it is called the West Port, so for others who might not know the terms, it simply means that it was the gate at the west end of the town.

The gate itself has been largely rebuilt, so most of it isn’t original. It is however in the correct spot and is well worth seeing. Someone else commented that it wasn’t a defensive gate and I can understand that because, to my eye, it seems a bit too small to have realistically fulfilled such purpose, and when we saw it my first thoughts were that the shape and style were like the archetypical toy version of a castle gate.
It’s really rather pretty.

Written 13 November 2019

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dundeetravellermrshc

Dundee, UK4,698 contributions

A luvly built stone gate

Aug 2019 • Couples

A luvly building to look at as you walk up South Street. Luvly flower tubs on the other side. Worth a walk to see

Written 27 August 2019

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Christina W

Austin, TX33 contributions

Quick Site to See

May 2019 • Solo

As Saint Andrews is small, there is plenty of time to see all of the historic spots, including this stone wall. Worth a walk through or drive through.

Written 27 May 2019

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Andrew

Budapest, Hungary152 contributions

Historic spot and photo op.

Oct 2018 • Business

It is a large medieval stone gate to the town. A great place for a photo. As St Andrew's is a small town it is something everyone visiting sees. Nothing more and nothing less. Being a history buff I loved it.

Written 4 November 2018

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Alastair N

Aberdeen, UK563 contributions

History is alive

Oct 2018 • Solo

This is part of the historic wall of old St Andrew's at the west end of town. Cars drive through it, which makes it difficult to get a good photo, but definitely worth taking time to have a look and read the information boards.

Written 30 October 2018

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