Churches, abbeys and chapels , History St Conan’s Kirk June 27, 2019 660 Views 8 Comments Nestling by the side of Loch Awe, this extraordinary church was the vision of 19th century architect Walter Douglas Campbell
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History The old chapel of Kilvaree June 24, 2018 5526 Views 18 Comments Almost at the end of the Craignish peninsula is this lovely old ruined chapel with links to St Maelrubha of …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Kilbride Kirk, Lerags July 04, 2017 2094 Views 23 Comments In this mossy graveyard close to Loch Feochan, many generations of MacDougalls have been laid to rest
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Kilmorie Chapel by Loch Fyne October 17, 2016 1432 Views 0 Comment Carpeted with moss, this ancient burial ground of the Maclachlans could hold distant echoes of an early saint
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Tullibardine Chapel September 01, 2016 1658 Views 0 Comment The hopes, prayers and tragic losses of the Murray family are preserved in this wonderful old chapel in Perthshire
Carved crosses , History The Pictish stone of Fowlis Wester August 05, 2016 1181 Views 14 Comments The Picts liked to blend drama, devotion and mystery in their sculptures - or so it seems to us now …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Culross Abbey July 29, 2016 1590 Views 12 Comments High on the hillside above Culross Palace are the peaceful ruins of a very old monastery with links to St …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Ardchattan: in the footsteps of St Baodan March 25, 2016 1526 Views 26 Comments Sometimes the most beautiful churches have the least to say: this is certainly true of Kilmodan, high above Loch …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History St Moluag’s Cathedral on the Isle of Lismore March 01, 2016 1709 Views 18 Comments When it came to choosing an island for his monastery, the 'Apostle of the Picts' wasn't going to let Lismore …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Holyrood Abbey January 24, 2016 2034 Views 13 Comments Following on from my feature on the Palace of Holyroodhouse, I'm taking a wander around the Abbey, where the story …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History St Mary’s Church, Grandtully December 15, 2015 3154 Views 38 Comments Looking like nothing more than a cow byre from the outside, this old church holds an unexpected treasure
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Dunfermline Abbey (part 2): pride of kings November 18, 2015 1468 Views 20 Comments The second in my two-part series about the abbey and royal palace of Dunfermline
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Dunfermline Abbey (part 1): echoes of majesty November 13, 2015 1743 Views 21 Comments A powerful king and a devoted queen: these massive walls guard a shrine that lies at the very heart …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Dryburgh Abbey September 11, 2015 1794 Views 23 Comments The pink sandstone ruins of Dryburgh Abbey stand in their own little pool of time, listening for the gentle chant …
Uncategorized New fun quiz: Church Search July 26, 2015 473 Views 11 Comments A nice relaxing little brainteaser for you… can you match these churches, abbeys and cathedrals to their rightful name? (Some are easier …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Dunstaffnage Chapel – haunted by sadness June 26, 2015 1813 Views 19 Comments Peaceful woodlands enclose this little church on the coast of Argyll; but in December 1462 a wedding here …
