Abbeys & priories · Scottish Highlands
Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin
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Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin — monastery in Moray, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Elgin · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin is an abbey, priory, or monastic site in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1401. Built in the Gothic architecture style. Owned by Sisters of Mercy. Wikidata describes it as: "monastery in Moray, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.6473°, -3.3098°.
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Official information
Elgin Museum showcases a diverse collection of objects from various periods of history, with a particular emphasis on the Moray region. The museum is located in a historic building and offers a unique glimpse into the past, although access is currently limited due to ongoing structural issues.
From the Wikipedia article
Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin, Moray is one of the few Catholic monasteries, founded in Scotland after the Reformation in 1560.
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Background
History
On the site of the current convent, a Franciscan monastery was founded in 1479 on the site of an older Franciscan monastery, founded by Bishop John Innes of Innes. The Order of Friars Minor Conventual (Greyfriars) was introduced in Scotland by king Alexander II in the 13th century, and settled in Elgin in the 15th century. This Franciscan monastery was secularized in 1559 during the Scottish Reformation. In the 16th century, the buildings of the former monastery housed a court and the Chamber of Commerce. In 1648 the monastery was converted into a residence of the King family and remained as such for 120 years. At that time, the abbey church became the episcopal church. In 1818 this…
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- Coordinates
- 57.6473, -3.3098
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- IV30 1DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Phone
- 01343 543675
- Established
- 1401
- Nearest railway station
- Elgin — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Visits by appointment only; minimum 3 days' notice required.
Sources
- wikidata: Q28217832 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Sylvester's RC Church, Elgin - geograph.org.uk - 1287946.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin?
- Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV30 1DA).
- What is Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin?
- Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin — monastery in Moray, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin?
- The nearest railway station is Elgin, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV30 1DA.
- When was Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin built?
- Built or established in 1401.
- Who owns Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin?
- Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin is owned by Sisters of Mercy.
- How do I get to Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin?
- The nearest railway station is Elgin, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV30 1DA.