Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
Portmoak
In or near Milnathort.
Portmoak in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lochgelly · 7.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Portmoak Abbey in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Lochgelly, which is 7.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is KY13 9HY. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Portmoak is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Portmoak (Scottish Gaelic: Port Mhochain or Port Mhogha, lit. 'the port of Saint Serf') is a parish in Kinross-shire, Scotland. It consists of a group of settlements running north to south: Glenlomond, Wester Balgedie, Easter Balgedie, Kinnesswood, Kilmagadwood and Scotlandwell. Portmoak used to be the harbour for boats to St Serf's Inch, where Lochleven priory used to be. The name Moak probably derives from the Gaelic mogh / mochan (serf / little serf) as the Gaelic name for the saint, although the church in Portmoak was dedicated to St Moanus, who may or may not be the same person. The main villages are Kinnesswood (where the Post Office is situated) and Scotlandwell.
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Background
History
Portmoak was formerly a parish of Fife. The area has always relied on farming and, until the late 19th century, limestone quarried down from the hills. As the name implies, Scotlandwell is home to a well where King Robert the Bruce is reputed to have been cured of leprosy by drinking the waters. At one time it was an important monastic centre; the monks ran a hospital here from which patients took the spring water as part of their treatment. Pilgrims journeyed from St. Andrews The monks would have been linked to the nearby Portmoak Priory. On the corner of the Leslie Road, sits The Well Country Inn, reported to have been constructed in 84AD. The present building incorporates part of the old…
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- Coordinates
- 56.2035, -3.3244
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- KY13 9HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Lochgelly — 7.7 km
Sources
Other places nearby
Portmoak Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Scotlandwell
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.8 km
Kinnesswood
Forests & woodlands · 0.9 km
Portmoak Caravan Site
Caravan parks · 1.3 km
Portmoak Chapel
Historic houses · 1.3 km
New Gullet Bridge, Portmoak
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Bishop Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Bishop Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Carlin Maggie
Natural landmarks · 2.5 km
St Serf's Inch Priory
Historic churches · 2.5 km
St Serf's Inch
Islands · 2.5 km
Loch Leven National Nature Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 2.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portmoak?
- Portmoak is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KY13 9HY).
- What is Portmoak?
- Portmoak in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Portmoak?
- The nearest railway station is Lochgelly, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY13 9HY.
- How do I get to Portmoak?
- The nearest railway station is Lochgelly, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY13 9HY.