St. Andrews Cathedral
11 minute walk from Aberdeen station · Dundee, Aberdeen and North East · Free entry
St. Andrews Cathedral is a historic Scottish Episcopal church located in Aberdeen. Designed by architect Archibald Simpson in the perpendicular Gothic style, it opened in 1817 and was elevated to cathedral status in 1914. It serves as the seat of the Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney.
The building is famous for its unique construction, featuring a sandstone facade facing King Street and walls made of Aberdeen’s local granite. It holds a significant connection to the United States; the interior was embellished by Ninian Comper to commemorate Samuel Seabury, the first American Episcopal bishop, who was consecrated in Aberdeen.
Visitors can admire a vaulted ceiling decorated with panels depicting the arms of 48 US states and local families. Inside, the chancel features a large gold-painted baldachino and a carved oak screen. You can enjoy the cathedral’s dignified worship services, which are held on Sunday mornings and Thursday mornings.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Cathedral
- Good for
- Architecture, Churches, abbeys & cathedrals, Local & social history
- Characteristics
- Georgian, Gothic
- Admission
- Free
- Region
- Dundee, Aberdeen and North East
Stations within walking distance
- Aberdeen station — 11 min walk, 0.8 km
Other places near Aberdeen
- Tivoli Theatre — 1 min walk from the station
- The House of Botanicals — 4 min walk from the station
- City of Aberdeen Distillery — 5 min walk from the station
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum — 6 min walk from the station
- Union Terrace Gardens — 7 min walk from the station
- Music Hall — 7 min walk from the station