Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin, Elgin

Name: Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin
Address: Elgin, United Kingdom

#11 among attractions in Elgin

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Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin

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Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin, Moray is one of the few Catholic monasteries, founded in Scotland after the Reformation in 1560. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1479 (545 years ago)Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 57°38'50"N, 3°18'35"W

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Elgin United Kingdom

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Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Elgin Cathedral, St Giles' Church, SpireRoxx, Gordon & MacPhail.

~1480 ftNE
Ruins of a centuries-old Catholic church
Elgin Cathedral, Elgin
8 min walk • Elgin Cathedral, often referred to as the "Lantern of the North," is a historic and architectural marvel located in the city of Elgin, Scotland. This medieval structure, now a ruin, once stood as a beacon of ecclesiastical might and spiritual guidance in the region of...
~1170 ftNW
Church
St Giles' Church, Elgin
6 min walk • St Giles' Church is a Church of Scotland church situated in the centre of Elgin, Moray, in north-east Scotland. It is Elgin's original parish church.
~1120 ftSW
57°38'46"N • 3°18'54"W
SpireRoxx, Elgin
6 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Climbing
~1170 ftW
Shopping
Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin
6 min walk • Gordon & MacPhail is an independent bottler and distiller of Scotch Whisky, founded in 1895 and located in Elgin in the north-east of Scotland. It is a family business owned by the Urquhart Family. Gordon & MacPhail is the Trading name of Speymalt Whisky Distributors Ltd.
~660 ftN
Specialty museum, Museum
Elgin Museum, Elgin
4 min walk • Elgin Museum is a museum of local history in Elgin, Moray, Scotland. Its collections cover area fossils and geology, archaeology, ethnography, art and local history. Opened in 1843, it is one of the oldest independent museums in the country. The museum is run by The Moray Society. Entry to the museum is free.
~570 ftN
Memorial
Little Cross, Elgin
3 min walk • The Little Cross is a monument in Elgin, Scotland, located at end of the city's High Street. It marks the boundary between secular Elgin and the religious Chanonry, a part of the town that had historically been given over to ecclesiastical governance under the Bishops of Moray.
0.5 miNW
57°39'12"N • 3°18'58"W
Elgin Motor Museum, Elgin
13 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.4 miSE
57°38'34"N • 3°18'4"W
Ashgrove Motorbody, Elgin
12 min walk • Bridge
~660 ftW
57°38'51"N • 3°18'48"W
The Inkwell Moray, Elgin
4 min walk • Event space
1.2 miSE
Distillery, Whiskey distillery
Linkwood distillery
31 min walk • The Linkwood Distillery is a whisky distillery in Elgin, in the Speyside region of Scotland. It is owned by the British drinks giant Diageo. The distillery was built in 1821 by Peter Brown with two stills, and started production in 1825 with a capacity of 4,500 litres per year.
0.5 miNW
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Borough Briggs, Elgin
14 min walk • Borough Briggs is a football ground in Elgin, Moray, Scotland and is the most northerly football league stadium in Great Britain. This venue is the home ground of Elgin City who currently play in the Scottish League Two.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin?

Nearby attractions include Little Cross, Elgin (3 min walk), The Inkwell Moray, Elgin (4 min walk), Elgin Museum, Elgin (4 min walk), St Giles' Church, Elgin (6 min walk).

How to get to Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin by public transport?

The nearest stations to Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin:

Bus

Elgin Bus Station (8 min walk)

Train

Elgin (9 min walk)