Inchcolm Abbey, South Queensferry

Name: Inchcolm Abbey
Address: Inchcolm Island, South Queensferry, EH30 9TB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 510 7575

#1 among attractions in South Queensferry

Top attraction, Historical place, Monastery, Romanesque architecture

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Inchcolm Abbey is a medieval abbey located on the island of Inchcolm in the Firth of Forth in Scotland. The Abbey, which is located at the centre of the island, was founded in the 12th century during the episcopate of Gregoir, Bishop of Dunkeld. Later tradition placed it even earlier, in the reign of King Alexander I of Scotland, who probably had some involvement in the island; he was apparently washed ashore there after a shipwreck in 1123, and took shelter in a hermit's hovel. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1147 (877 years ago)Coordinates: 56°1'48"N, 3°18'6"W

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Inchcolm IslandSouth Queensferry EH30 9TB United Kingdom

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+44 131 510 7575

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Inchcolm Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aberdour Castle, Barnbougle Castle, Cramond Kirk, Burntisland Parish Church.

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