Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Pluscarden Abbey
In or near Longmorn.
Pluscarden Abbey — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
Jennifer Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Elgin · 9.8 km
About
Pluscarden Abbey is a named archaeological site in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Pluscarden Abbey is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It is a Benedictine monastery founded in the 13th century, known for its well-preserved medieval architecture. The abbey is still home to a community of monks who maintain the site and its grounds. Visitors can explore the tranquil surroundings and appreciate the historical significance of this active place of worship.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5833, -3.4333
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- IV30 8UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Elgin — 9.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640196 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pluscarden Abbey?
- Pluscarden Abbey is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV30 8UB).
- What is Pluscarden Abbey?
- Pluscarden Abbey — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Pluscarden Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Elgin, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV30 8UB.
- How do I get to Pluscarden Abbey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV30 8UB. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency.