Cambuskenneth Abbey, Stirling

Name: Cambuskenneth Abbey
Address: Cambuskenneth village, Stirling, United Kingdom

#11 among attractions in Stirling

Historical place, Monastery

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Cambuskenneth Abbey is an Augustinian monastery located on an area of land enclosed by a meander of the River Forth near Stirling in Scotland. The abbey today is largely reduced to its foundations, however its bell tower remains. The neighbouring modern village of Cambuskenneth is named after it. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1140 (884 years ago)Coordinates: 56°7'23"N, 3°55'1"W

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Cambuskenneth villageStirling United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Stirling Castle, Thistles Centre, Wallace Monument, Statue of Robert the Bruce.

1.2 miW
Royal castle dating from Middle Ages
Stirling Castle, Stirling
31 min walk • Perched atop a craggy volcanic rock, Stirling Castle is one of Scotland's grandest castles and a cornerstone of the country's history. Located in the city of Stirling, the castle offers a window into the past, with its roots stretching back to at least the early 12th...
0.8 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Thistles Centre, Stirling
21 min walk • The Thistles Shopping Centre is located in Stirling, Scotland. The shopping centre caters for over 500,000 sq ft of retail, providing 87 units in total, since opening in 1977.
1.1 miN
Historical place, Memorial
Wallace Monument, Bridge of Allan
28 min walk • The National Wallace Monument is a 67 metre tower on the shoulder of the Abbey Craig, a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, a 13th- and 14th-century Scottish hero. The tower is open to the public for an admission fee. Visitors approach by foot from the base of the crag on which it stands.
1.1 miW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Robert the Bruce, Stirling
29 min walk • The statue of Robert the Bruce on the esplanade at Stirling Castle, Stirling, is a 1876 work sculpted by Andrew Currie and designed by illustrator George Cruikshank. As of 2020, the statue is featured on the Clydesdale Bank £20 note.
1 miW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Argyll's Lodging, Stirling
27 min walk • Argyll's Lodging is a 17th-century town-house in the Renaissance style, situated below Stirling Castle in Stirling, Scotland. It was a residence of the Earl of Stirling and later the Earls of Argyll.
~1780 ftSE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Forthbank Stadium, Stirling
9 min walk • Forthbank Stadium is a football stadium in Stirling, Scotland. Opened in 1993, it has been the home ground of Scottish Professional Football League club Stirling Albion since then. Since 2013 it has also hosted the first team matches of Lowland Football League team University of Stirling. The stadium has a capacity of 3,808.
1.1 miW
15th-century church with stained glass
Church of the Holy Rude, Stirling
28 min walk • The Church of the Holy Rude is the medieval parish church of Stirling, Scotland. It is named after the Holy Rood, a relic of the True Cross on which Jesus was crucified.
0.9 miNW
Historical place, Battlefield, Bridge
Old Bridge, Stirling
22 min walk • Stirling Old Bridge is a stone bridge which crosses the River Forth. For over 300 years it provided the lowest crossing point of the Forth and so had strategic importance.
0.7 miW
Bridge
Forthside Bridge, Stirling
18 min walk • Forthside Bridge is a large pedestrian bridge located in the city of Stirling, in the Central Belt of Scotland.
1 miW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Henry Campbell-Bannerman, Stirling
25 min walk • A statue of Henry Campbell-Bannerman by Paul Raphael Montford stands in Stirling, Scotland. Erected in 1913, it depicts Henry Campbell-Bannerman, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Liberal Member of Parliament for Stirling Burghs.
1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Abbey Craig
26 min walk • The Abbey Craig is the hill upon which the Wallace Monument stands, at Causewayhead, just to the north of Stirling, Scotland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cambuskenneth Abbey?

Nearby attractions include Forthbank Stadium, Stirling (9 min walk), Forthside Bridge, Stirling (18 min walk), Blackfriars, Stirling (21 min walk), Old Bridge, Stirling (22 min walk).

How to get to Cambuskenneth Abbey by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cambuskenneth Abbey:

Train

Stirling (19 min walk)

Bus

Stirling Bus Station • Lines: 24, B12, C11, X39 (20 min walk)
Allan Park South Church • Lines: B12 (24 min walk)