Cathedrals · Scottish Highlands
Spynie Cathedral
In or near Lhanbryde.
Spynie Cathedral — former cathedral in Spynie, Moray, north-east Scotland.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Elgin · 3.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Spynie Cathedral, the nearest railway station is Elgin, located 3.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IV30 5QG. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Spynie Cathedral is a cathedral in the United Kingdom — the principal church of a diocese. Wikidata describes it as: "former cathedral in Spynie, Moray, north-east Scotland". Coordinates: 57.6726°, -3.2948°.
Photo gallery
From the Wikipedia article
Holy Trinity Church, Spynie was until 1735 the parish church of Spynie, Moray in north-east Scotland, and served as the cathedral of the Diocese of Moray between 1207 and 1224. No trace of the church can now be seen, but its graveyard remains near Spynie Palace, and its site is occupied by two burial vaults, with a cross marking the location of the church's eastern end. The graveyard is the burial place of former British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The church at Spynie dates back to the 12th century, and possibly earlier. The early Bishops of Moray had no fixed cathedral, moving between the churches of Spynie, Birnie and Kinneddar. Between 1172 and 1174 King William the Lion agreed with Bishop Simon de Tosny to grant all of his teinds from the Diocese of Moray "to the church of the Holy Trinity of the bishopric of Moray and to Lord Simon, Bishop of Moray". Bishop Simon reached a similar agreement with Freskin of Duffus Castle regarding the woods and mosses of Spynie and Findrassie, and Simon's agreement with the King was confirmed by his successor Richard de Lincoln in 1187 and 1199. Bishop Richard, however, adopted Kinneddar as his…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 57.6726, -3.2948
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- IV30 5QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Established
- 1207
- Nearest railway station
- Elgin — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q104781686 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Holy Trinity Church, Spynie (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Spynie Kirkyard - geograph.org.uk - 1063042.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Spynie Church Ruins
Historic houses · 0.0 km
Holy Trinity Church and Burial Ground, Spynie
Historic churches · 0.0 km
Spynie Palace
Castles · 0.4 km
Loch Spynie
Lakes · 0.9 km
Palace of Spynie
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Johnston's of Elgin Cashmere Mill
Natural landmarks · 2.4 km
Brewery Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.5 km
Bible
Public art & sculpture · 2.5 km
Elgin Motor Museum
Museums · 2.5 km
Landshut Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.5 km
Elgin, North College Street, Elgin Cathedral, Bishop's House
Historic houses · 2.5 km
Pictish Symbol Stone
Memorials & monuments · 2.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Spynie Church Ruins
Spynie Church Ruins — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Holy Trinity Church and Burial Ground, Spynie
Holy Trinity Church and Burial Ground, Spynie — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Spynie Palace
Spynie Palace — ruined castle in Moray, Scotland, UK.
📷 5📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Palace of Spynie
Palace of Spynie — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Johnston's of Elgin Cashmere Mill
Johnston's of Elgin Cashmere Mill — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Spynie Cathedral
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Mansion House Hotel & Country Club
Mansion House Hotel & Country Club — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Riverside Caravan Park Elgin
Riverside Caravan Park Elgin — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Lossiemouth Caravan Park
Lossiemouth Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Silver Sands Leisure Park
Silver Sands Leisure Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Station Caravan Park
Station Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
North Alves Holiday Park
North Alves Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
More cathedrals in this region
★ Iconic📷 3Cathedrals · Scottish Highlands
Brechin Cathedral
Brechin Cathedral — cathedral church in Brechin.
📷 4Cathedrals · Scottish Highlands
Dornoch Cathedral
Dornoch Cathedral — church in Dornoch, Scotland.
★ Iconic📷 4Cathedrals · Scottish Highlands
Elgin Cathedral
Elgin Cathedral — historic ruin in Elgin, Scotland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Cathedrals · Scottish Highlands
Fortrose Cathedral
Fortrose Cathedral — church in Highland, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spynie Cathedral?
- Spynie Cathedral is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV30 5QG).
- What is Spynie Cathedral?
- Spynie Cathedral — former cathedral in Spynie, Moray, north-east Scotland.
- How do I get to Spynie Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Elgin, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV30 5QG.
- When was Spynie Cathedral built?
- Built or established in 1207.
- How do I get to Spynie Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Elgin, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV30 5QG.