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St.Andrews skyline from the end of the pier

On Sunday afternoons, during term time just after church, students in their scarlet gowns take a traditional walk along the long pier and back The more daring students walking back along a narrow and high part of the wall. It's a lovely sight to see.

If it wasn't windy, Ii used to walk along the top wall of the pier, gripping a tight hold of my dad's hand. I didn't walk on the top of the pier this visit, but did climb the ladder to the top to get this photo.
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23 comments

Andy Rodker said:

I like this a lot
It's a super shot
I'm a poet.
And didn't know it!
9 years ago

Amelia replied to Andy Rodker:

You're a poet
And don't know it
But your feet show it
Cos they're longfellows, Andy ;-)

Thanks for the lovely compliment.
9 years ago

Doug Shepherd said:

Cracking shot Amelia. A great line of sight back to the harbour and cathedral towers, I certainly remember the students in their scarlet gowns. Is that a crane on the edge of the water doing a spot of fishing?
Best wishes, Doug
9 years ago

Amelia replied to Doug Shepherd:

The scarlet gowns look amazing, Doug. Did you know that the male students don't wear mortar boards even when they graduate, as a protest against the admittance of female students to the University? The bird is a heron, but your eyes are sharp. It'll show up better in my next photo.

We used to walk along this pier most weekends.

Cheers, Amelia
9 years ago

Andy Rodker replied to Amelia:

If my feet show it
And they probably do
It's because I Stanza
Somewhat skew.
9 years ago

L. L. Wall said:

... such a great shot ... the pier and parallel breakwater off to the side carry the eye to the colorful buildings ... of course the skyline is eye-catching ...

... lovely components throughout, on a gray day ...
9 years ago

Amelia replied to L. L. Wall:

Every time we go to Scotland, I'm, drawn back to the town where I was brought up, Wally. It doesn't always please my better half though, as he has to listen to the same reminiscences. I am delighted that you enjoyed this skyline.
9 years ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

Terrific lead in and a lovely image Amelia.
9 years ago ( translate )

Amelia replied to Roger (Grisly):

Many thanks, Roger. This must be my favourite place in the whole world! :-))
9 years ago

William Sutherland said:

Magnificent shot!
9 years ago ( translate )

Amelia replied to William Sutherland:

Thank you, William. I have also added the photo to your Tolerance group.
9 years ago

Gudrun said:

Marvellous lead in line! I can imagine you enjoyed those walks:-) Sadly on my only visit to St. Andrews I didn't go there...
9 years ago

Amelia replied to Gudrun:

The next time you come to the UK, please let me know, Gudrun. I'll give you a guided tour of St.Andrews and bore you to death. ;-)
9 years ago

tiabunna said:

Great leading lines and a marvellous skyline. Top shot.
9 years ago

Amelia replied to tiabunna:

Thank you for your lovely compliment, George. I might post this on 500px. ;-)
9 years ago