St Mary's College, St Andrews, Category A listed university building in St Andrews, Scotland
St Mary's College features a quadrangle with sixteenth-century architecture, including original north and west ranges surrounding the central courtyard with stone walkways.
Archbishop James Beaton established the institution in 1538 to protect Catholic doctrine, later transforming into a dedicated center for theological studies in 1579.
The King James Library, founded in 1612 within the college, contains numerous theological manuscripts and maintains a collection of historical religious texts.
The School of Divinity at St Mary's College operates as one of five authorized training centers for Church of Scotland ministers with 131 students and staff.
A thorn tree stands in the college quadrangle, connected to historical records indicating its planting during Mary Queen of Scots' time.
Location: Fife
Website: http://st-andrews.ac.uk/divinity
GPS coordinates: 56.33910,-2.79450
Latest update: May 17, 2025 21:14
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