Salamanca

Monsignor Joseph Toal, a priest of the Diocese of Argyll & The Isles for 25 years, comes from Roy Bridge in Lochaber.

He has been in the college in Salamanca since 1999, having been Spiritual Director and Vice-Rector before becoming Rector in September 2005.

 
NEWS AND VISITS 2008



Where is Salamanca?

It lies towards the western border of Spain with Portugal, 250K away from Madrid (two and a half hours by car) and 100K south of Valladolid (regional capital and one hour away by car), within easy reach of famous historical cities like Avila, Segovia, Toledo and Ciudad Rodrigo.

What kind of city is it?

Best answer is: a small, beautiful and historic university city, bustling with students, boasting two cathedrals (12th and 16th centuries) and two universities whose academic roots go back to the twelfth century and many of whose historic (and still used) buildings go back to Renaissance times. The city sits astride the River Tormes and her “heart” is the monumental Plaza Mayor (main square), reckoned by many as the finest in all Spain.

 
 

The Royal Scots College Salamanca © 2008