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Abbeys & priories in Central Scotland

57 abbeys & priories to visit in Central Scotland. Oldest in our list: Lindisfarne Priory (1093). Most are norman medieval in date (12 of 57).

Blackfriars, Perth📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Blackfriars, Perth

Blackfriars, Perth — Dominican friary in Scotland.

Burntisland Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Burntisland Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland

Burntisland Parish Church, East Leven Street, Burntisland — church building in Fife, Scotland, UK.

↗ burntislandkirk.org.uk
Caledonia Road United Presbyterian Church, 1 Caledonia Road, Glasgow📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Caledonia Road United Presbyterian Church, 1 Caledonia Road, Glasgow

Caledonia Road United Presbyterian Church, 1 Caledonia Road, Glasgow — former parish church in Glasgow City, Scotland, UK.

↗ citz.co.uk
Cambuskenneth Abbey📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Cambuskenneth Abbey

Cambuskenneth Abbey — abbey in Stirling, Scotland, UK.

↗ historicenvironment.scot
Crail Parish Church📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Crail Parish Church

Crail Parish Church — church in Crail, Fife, Scotland, UK.

Crombie Old Parish Church📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Crombie Old Parish Church

Crombie Old Parish Church — church in Torryburn, Fife, Scotland, UK.

Culross Abbey📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Culross Abbey

Culross Abbey — monastery in Fife, Scotland, UK.

Dryburgh Abbey📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Dryburgh Abbey

Dryburgh Abbey — category A listed building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.

↗ historicenvironment.scot
Duddingston Kirk📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Duddingston Kirk

Duddingston Kirk — church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

↗ duddingstonkirk.co.uk
Dunfermline Abbey📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Dunfermline Abbey

Dunfermline Abbey — church in Fife, Scotland, UK.

↗ dunfermlineabbey.co.uk
East Calder Parish Church📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

East Calder Parish Church

East Calder Parish Church — parish church in East Calder, West Lothian, Scotland, UK.

Fogo Priory📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Fogo Priory

Fogo Priory — monastery in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.

Inchaffray Abbey📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Inchaffray Abbey

Inchaffray Abbey — former abbey in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.

Inchcolm Abbey📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Inchcolm Abbey

Inchcolm Abbey — historic site in Scotland.

Juniper Green Parish Church📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Juniper Green Parish Church

Juniper Green Parish Church — parish church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Kelso Abbey📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Kelso Abbey

Kelso Abbey — ruined abbey in Kelso, Scotland, UK.

↗ historicenvironment.scot
Kinneil Parish Church📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Kinneil Parish Church

Kinneil Parish Church — parish church in Falkirk, Scotland, UK.

Liberton Parish Church, Edinburgh📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Liberton Parish Church, Edinburgh

Liberton Parish Church, Edinburgh — church building in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

↗ libertonkirk.net
Lindisfarne Priory📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Lindisfarne Priory

Lindisfarne Priory — Grade I listed priory on Holy Island, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom.

↗ english-heritage.org.uk
Lindores Abbey📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Lindores Abbey

Lindores Abbey — abbey in Fife, Scotland, UK.

↗ lindoresabbeydistillery.com
Newbattle Abbey📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Newbattle Abbey

Newbattle Abbey — abbey in Midlothian, Scotland, UK.

↗ nac.ac.uk
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church — church building in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

↗ ologc-gla.com
Perth Charterhouse📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Perth Charterhouse

Perth Charterhouse — monastic house of Carthusian monks in Perth, Scotland.

Scone Abbey📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Scone Abbey

Scone Abbey — abbey in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.

St Catharine's Convent📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

St Catharine's Convent

St Catharine's Convent — convent in Edinburgh, Scotland.

↗ mercycentre.org.uk
St Columba's Parish Church📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

St Columba's Parish Church

St Columba's Parish Church — church in Blackhall, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

↗ blackhallstcolumba.org.uk
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh

St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh — church in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

↗ st-cuthberts.net
St Martin's R.C. Church, 201 Ardencraig Road, Castlemilk, Glasgow📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

St Martin's R.C. Church, 201 Ardencraig Road, Castlemilk, Glasgow

St Martin's R.C. Church, 201 Ardencraig Road, Castlemilk, Glasgow — church building in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

St Mary's Monastery📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

St Mary's Monastery

St Mary's Monastery — monastery in Kinnoull, Perth, Scotland.

↗ kinnoullmonastery.co.uk
St Vincent Street Church, Glasgow📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

St Vincent Street Church, Glasgow

St Vincent Street Church, Glasgow — church in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

↗ heritage.rcpsg.ac.uk
Stobo Kirk📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Stobo Kirk

Stobo Kirk — church building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.

West Parish Church and War Memorial, 28-30 High Street, Aberdour📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

West Parish Church and War Memorial, 28-30 High Street, Aberdour

West Parish Church and War Memorial, 28-30 High Street, Aberdour — parish church in Fife, Scotland, UK.

↗ aberdourculture.org.uk
Yester Parish Church, Gifford📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Yester Parish Church, Gifford

Yester Parish Church, Gifford — church building in Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.

↗ yesterboltonsaltounchurch.org
A wooden cross marking the original position of the ruined Abbey's altar - geograph.org.uk - 4463222📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Balmerino Abbey Conventual Buildings

Balmerino Abbey Conventual Buildings in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Lindores Abbey ruins - geograph.org.uk - 6318412📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Lindores Abbey (ruins)

Lindores Abbey (ruins) — a abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

↗ lindoresabbeydistillery.com
Here lies the heart of Robert Bruce - perhaps - geograph.org.uk - 7246430📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Melrose Abbey

Melrose Abbey — a abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

↗ trimontium.co.uk
Kelso , Kelso Abbey - geograph.org.uk - 2320253📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Site of Kelso Abbey Infirmary

Site of Kelso Abbey Infirmary — a abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

↗ historicenvironment.scot
Decorated Shop Window for Tour of Britain in Kelso 2024 - geograph.org.uk - 7873999📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Entrance to The Abbey Cellars

Entrance to The Abbey Cellars — a abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Dunscroft being renovated. My mate Santiago - geograph.org.uk - 7100237📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Abbey Yards Field Cemetery

Abbey Yards Field Cemetery — a abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Lesmahagow Priory ^ Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 3121520📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Ruins of Lesmahagow Priory

Ruins of Lesmahagow Priory — a abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Culross Abbey Kirk - geograph.org.uk - 8153051📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Culross Abbey Ruins

Culross Abbey Ruins — a abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Continuing on Cults Mill Farm Road - geograph.org.uk - 711918📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Crawford Priory Nurseries

Crawford Priory Nurseries — a abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

An obelisk gravestone at Kelso Abbey - geograph.org.uk - 7463808📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Kelso Abbey (1128)

Kelso Abbey (1128) — a abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

East Lothian Townscape , Repairing Gutters In Dunbar High Street - geograph.org.uk - 2708200📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Abbey Church (deconsecrated)

Abbey Church (deconsecrated) — a abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

↗ eastlothian.gov.uk
Culross Abbey - geograph.org.uk - 1036145📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Culross Abbey House

Culross Abbey House — a abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Gravestone in Ramshorn Kirk graveyard - geograph.org.uk - 2327398📷 3

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Ramshorn Cemetery

The Ramshorn Cemetery is a cemetery in Scotland and one of Glasgow's older burial grounds, located within the Merchant City district, and along with its accompanying church, is owned by the University

Dysart Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 6079550📷 5

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Dysart Parish Church

Dysart Parish Church — category B listed building-listed abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Water organ at Newbattle - geograph.org.uk - 4870340📷 5

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Newbattle Abbey, abbey church, cloisters and associated buildings

Newbattle Abbey, abbey church, cloisters and associated buildings — scheduled monument-listed abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Mount Alvernia - geograph.org.uk - 7976861📷 5

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Poor Clare's Convent, 105-109 Lasswade Road, Edinburgh

Poor Clare's Convent, 105-109 Lasswade Road, Edinburgh — category B listed building-listed abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Musselburgh Race Course - geograph.org.uk - 2951864📷 5

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

St Anne's Convent, Windsor Gardens, Musselburgh

St Anne's Convent, Windsor Gardens, Musselburgh — category B listed building-listed abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Houses on Ravenscraig Avenue - geograph.org.uk - 1560149📷 5

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Moredun, Stanely Road, Paisley

Moredun, Stanely Road, Paisley — category B listed building-listed abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

War Memorial, King's Park - geograph.org.uk - 860109📷 5

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

27 Park Road, Dalkeith

27 Park Road, Dalkeith — category C listed building-listed abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Gate Church, Perth Road, Dundee - geograph.org.uk - 4542090📷 5

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Convent, 26 Roseangle, Dundee

Convent, 26 Roseangle, Dundee — category C listed building-listed abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

St Mary's RC Church, Lanark - geograph.org.uk - 7688426📷 5

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Convent, St Mary's R.C. Church, 68 St Vincent Place, Lanark

Convent, St Mary's R.C. Church, 68 St Vincent Place, Lanark — category C listed building-listed abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

North Berwick Station - geograph.org.uk - 3627518📷 5

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

North Berwick Priory, nunnery 60m NE of 4 Priory Gate

North Berwick Priory, nunnery 60m NE of 4 Priory Gate — scheduled monument-listed abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Cupar Old, Kirkgate - geograph.org.uk - 3792837📷 5

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Cupar Old and St Michael of Tarvit Parish Church

Cupar Old and St Michael of Tarvit Parish Church — category A listed building-listed abbey in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

↗ cuparheritage.org.uk
In the grounds of Nunraw Abbey - geograph.org.uk - 619596📷 5

Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland

Sancta Maria Abbey, Nunraw

Sancta Maria Abbey, Nunraw — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.