Churches, abbeys and chapels , History St Andrews: the glorious Cathedral March 20, 2014 2271 Views 30 Comments Continuing my exploration of St Andrews, I'm now looking at the ruins of its spectacular medieval Cathedral...
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History St Andrews: the legacy of St Rule March 14, 2014 2662 Views 0 Comment The arrival of some very precious relics on the shore of Fife inspired the building of a wonderful church, and …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh February 07, 2014 2887 Views 0 Comment This impressive Cathedral sits right in the middle of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, which is thronging with tourists - but inside …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Dunkeld Cathedral: Scotland’s sacred heart January 10, 2014 3232 Views 28 Comments Can 1200 years of worship leave a lasting trace? Dunkeld Cathedral has witnessed warfare and destruction, but its …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Kilberry: sculptured stones and an enduring mystery November 17, 2013 2926 Views 25 Comments You're wandering around the ancient woodlands and rocky shores of Knapdale, lost in the tranquillity of the landscape. What …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History The Garvellachs: just below the surface September 01, 2013 1580 Views 16 Comments Set into a grassy bank on Eileach an Naoimh, the 'Isle of the Saints', is this small but intriguing underground …
Carved crosses , Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Kilmory Knap Chapel – part two June 25, 2013 2372 Views 19 Comments Continuing the excitement at Kilmory Knap Chapel with the magnificent MacMillan's Cross and a tantalising story...
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Kilmory Knap Chapel – part one June 22, 2013 2233 Views 20 Comments This tiny little chapel on Loch Sween has some pretty big secrets - I can't wait to show you what's …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Kilmore – a quiet chapter June 02, 2013 1440 Views 16 Comments An atmosphere of complete peace surrounds this lovely little ruined church in Argyll.
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Fountains Abbey: from simplicity to splendour March 10, 2013 2322 Views 0 Comment The ruins of Fountains Abbey are almost decadent in their scale and breathtaking grandeur. But it had much more …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Wenlock Priory: hauntingly beautiful July 30, 2012 1973 Views 0 Comment Serene, fascinating, spectacular, steeped in history - Wenlock Priory has it all. Can I live there?
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Sweetheart Abbey June 14, 2012 1496 Views 8 Comments This beautiful ruin in Dumfries-shire preserves the memory of a Scottish king... and the sadness of a lost love.
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Muthill Old Church and Tower May 05, 2012 1909 Views 8 Comments In the 12th century, the bell in the Old Tower of Muthill called a community of Culdee monks to prayer; …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Kelso Abbey: piety and pride March 11, 2012 3357 Views 9 Comments The ruins of Kelso Abbey stand close to the River Tweed, a lasting testament to the devotion of monks... and …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History St Brendan and the Garvellachs February 24, 2012 2424 Views 22 Comments St Brendan and the Garvellachs sounds like an Irish folk group… and in a way, that's what they were! …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Iona’s timeless haven February 09, 2012 2068 Views 13 Comments Not more ruins! But look how beautiful… Iona's 13th century nunnery will enchant you with its architecture, its setting …
