On Sunday, we attended the same Church but an earlier service. Afterwards, we decided to do some more exploring before heading home for lunch. The East Sands is a beach right by the harbor and just to the south of the center of town. The West Sands are just to the north and is where the opening scene of Chariots of Fire was filmed (important info for Joey:). The boys loved exploring yet another playground.
We took a short walk down by the water to the St. Andrews Cathedral site. We've seen it several times since it's so close to town. Here's what Historic Scotland's website has to say about the cathedral:
It's an amazing thing to walk through town, see the remains of this majestic Cathedral, explore where it once stood and see the walls of the building and then walk straight towards the sea.
At home, the boys have loved playing "football" in our backyard. We will miss the wide open space but we'll be so thankful to be close to town, their schools, and a fun park.
James had a great first day at school this past week. In Scotland at the age of 3, all children qualify for 12.5 hours a week of "nursery". He has loved it so far and always talks about going to "James' school" whenever we take Joseph to school in the morning.
James still won't get in the baskets but loves to spin or swing them
Boats in the harbor
We took a short walk down by the water to the St. Andrews Cathedral site. We've seen it several times since it's so close to town. Here's what Historic Scotland's website has to say about the cathedral:
The cathedral was begun in 1160–2 by Bishop Arnold. Work continued over the next 150 years, interrupted by a storm in 1272 which blew down the west front, and the first War of Independence against England (1296–1307). The cathedral was eventually dedicated in 1318, in the presence of King Robert I, by which date it was by far the largest church in Scotland.
The cathedral church is now ruined. Substantial, and superb, fragments survive, including the east gable of the presbytery, where the relics of St Andrew were held in veneration, the south wall of the nave, and the majestic west front. The cloister to the south retains its ruined chapter house and stone-vaulted undercrofts.
Beyond the church and cloister stand other substantial architectural fragments, including the Pends Gate and much of the precinct wall. Outside the wall, on a ledge overlooking the sea, are the foundations of the church of St Mary on the Rock (St Mary Kirkheugh), probably marking the site of the first church.
It's an amazing thing to walk through town, see the remains of this majestic Cathedral, explore where it once stood and see the walls of the building and then walk straight towards the sea.
At home, the boys have loved playing "football" in our backyard. We will miss the wide open space but we'll be so thankful to be close to town, their schools, and a fun park.
James had a great first day at school this past week. In Scotland at the age of 3, all children qualify for 12.5 hours a week of "nursery". He has loved it so far and always talks about going to "James' school" whenever we take Joseph to school in the morning.
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