Culross Abbey
Just above the Royal Burgh of Culross
near Kincardine in Fife.
near Kincardine in Fife.
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Culross Abbey was founded in 1217, was first occupied by monks from Kinloss Abbey
and was built over the ruins of 6th century Pictish church.
The current church dates most recently from 1905, is still in use as a parish church and is run by the Church of Scotland while the ruins of the old abbey are in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.
The church has some impressive stained glass windows both old and modern.
There are the usual tales of mystery. There is said to be a tunnel beneath the Abbey with the obligatory man in a golden chair offering treasure to anyone who can find him. Oddly, no-one has, as yet.
Access on foot is straightforward (uphill from the village) but parking is limited.
The current church dates most recently from 1905, is still in use as a parish church and is run by the Church of Scotland while the ruins of the old abbey are in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.
The church has some impressive stained glass windows both old and modern.
There are the usual tales of mystery. There is said to be a tunnel beneath the Abbey with the obligatory man in a golden chair offering treasure to anyone who can find him. Oddly, no-one has, as yet.
Access on foot is straightforward (uphill from the village) but parking is limited.
