Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
Dunstaffnage Abbey
In or near Dunbeg.
Dunstaffnage Abbey — a abbey in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Chris Gorringe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Connel Ferry · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dunstaffnage Abbey is a abbey located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
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Place summary
Dunstaffnage Abbey is a historic abbey located in the Scottish Highlands. It was founded in the 12th century and is known for its significant archaeological remains and association with the early Christian church in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4541, -5.4406
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA37 1QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Phone
- 01631 559 123
- Nearest railway station
- Connel Ferry — 3.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm
- Official site
- www.oceanexplorercentre.org
Sources
- osm: way/208473157 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunstaffnage Abbey?
- Dunstaffnage Abbey is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA37 1QA).
- What is Dunstaffnage Abbey?
- Dunstaffnage Abbey — a abbey in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dunstaffnage Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Connel Ferry, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA37 1QA.
- How do I get to Dunstaffnage Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Connel Ferry, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA37 1QA.