Scaffolding at Old Course St. Andrews

Work has begun on the rennovations to the iconic Martyrs' Monument that sits atop the hill, on the Scores Road, behind the 18th green of the Old Course here in St. Andrews.
Martyrs' Monument
The 32 foot obelisk was built in 1843 to commemorate the four Protestant men who were burnt at the stake between 1520 and 1560: Patrick Hamilton, Henry Forrest, Paul Craw and Walter Myln.
The monument is a popular aiming point for the golfers on the 18th tee of the Old Course.
As work begins on the Martyrs' Monument the scaffolding that has been a prominent feature around the red sandstone building, Hamilton Grand, immediately behind the 18th green of the Old Course for the last two years is now being removed. External work is nearing completion and I believe the showrooms and bar will be open to the public at the beginning of October.
Hamilton Grand St. Andrews
The building was originally built as a luxury hotel by Thomas Hamilton almost 100 years ago. It was taken over by the Ministry of Defence during the 2nd World War and then by St. Andrews University as accommodation for their students.
If you have a spare million pounds or so you can chose from the 26 exclusive two, three or four bedroom apartments...details can be found at the following link:

Location: 12 The Links, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9JB, UK

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