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Blackfriars is the modern name for the Dominican friary of St Mary which existed in St Andrews, Scotland, in the later Middle Ages. The name is also used for the modern ruins.
attractions: St Andrews Castle, St Andrews Cathedral, Old Course, St Andrews Aquarium, St Andrews Botanic Garden, The R&A World Golf Museum, University of St Andrews, St Salvator's Chapel, Old Course Shop, St Andrews Links, Wardlaw Museum, restaurants: Tailend Restaurant, Forgan's St Andrews, The Criterion, The Rule, The Saint Bar & Kitchen, Greyfriars Inn, Mozza, Mitchell, The Bothy St Andrews, Zizzi - St Andrews
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Blackfriars is the modern name for the Dominican friary of St Mary which existed in St Andrews, Scotland, in the later Middle Ages. The name is also used for the modern ruins.
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Blackfriars Chapel is a rare remnant of the many Dominican friaries built across Scotland during the Middle Ages. Blackfriars Chapel was built in the 1520s as an addition to the church of the Dominican Friars, built about 10 years earlier. It didn’t last long, though – in 1559, Protestant reformers ‘violently expelled’ the friars ‘from their destroyed place’. Soon this chapel was all that remained of the friary. It now stands on a busy street in St Andrews.
Karin S.Karin S.
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Blackfriars Chapel is a small landmark in the middle of St Andrews. There is only a tiny information board next to it. The last remnant of this small chapel, which belonged to a Dominican monastery, stands practically in the middle of St Andrews. It was destroyed during the dramatic clashes between Protestants and Catholics in the second half of the 16th century.
Alex SAlex S
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Beautiful structure, but kind of an odd spot overall. I definitely thought there would be more to it, but it is what it is. :) It sits in amongst a busy street with little shops, and just seems to collect litter in and around it. A funny one to see after seeing many well kept spots.
Lindsey RossLindsey Ross
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Pretty little landmark right in the middle of St Andrews. There’s just a tiny little information plaque next to it, not too much info on there, so you won’t spend more than a couple of minutes looking at it. The back is barred off so you can’t enter.
Penny EPenny E
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It's very pretty and right in the middle of town, easy to miss if you're not paying attention. I would be nice if they had a little more information available at it.
Alejandra G.CabanillasAlejandra G.Cabanillas
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Very nice. A lick of paint, new double glazing and a new kitchen and it would be very nice.
Kristian LuebkeKristian Luebke
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