St Andrews' West Port

Title:

King

Military Rank:

General

First Name:

Charles

Last Name:

Stuart



Memorial Type:

Information Board

Does the monument still exist?

Yes

Installation Date:

Not known, but looks to be a recent (in 2023) installation by Historic Scotland

Inscription:

Charles II, who in 1650 was presented with silver keys before the West port by the provost of St Andrews.

Allegiance:

Royalist

Condition:

Very Good

Condition Description:

Excellent condition, helped by the fact that it is inside one of the gateway arches.

Memorial Notes:

The rest of the information board explains the construction of the gateway itself.