Set on the largest of three islands in the Lake of Menteith, the Priory of Inchmahome has one of the most attractive sites of any of Scotland’s abbeys or priories.
It was founded in 1238 by Walter Comyn, Earl of Menteith, for a small community of Augustinian canons. Some three hundred years later in 1547, the four year old Mary Queen of Scots was sent here for her safety following the disastrous Battle of Pinkie, near Edinburgh.
Today all that remains of this once flourishing religious community, are the ruins of the church, chapterhouse, refectory and cloisters. The vaulted chapterhouse contains a number of gravestones and effigies including that of the Earl of Menteith, who died in 1295, and his countess.
Shop, picnic area.
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| Ouvert |
March - September: Monday - Sunday, 9.30am - last outward sailing is at 3.15pm, returning at 4.00pm.
Closed November - March.
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| Entrée / Tarif |
Adult £4.00; Child £1.60; Concession £3.00. Ferry included in admission price.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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| Accessible aux handicapés |
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Access to ferry may be difficult for wheelchair users. Priory grounds and about half the church, cloisters and refectory are accessible. Toilets are wheelchair adapted.
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| Comment nous trouver |
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On an island in the Lake of Menteith. Reached by ferry from Port of Menteith 4 miles east of Aberfoyle off A81.
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Information et contact
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Inchmahome Priory (HS)
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Port of Menteith
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By Kippen
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Stirling
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FK8 3RA
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Tél.: 01877 385294
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| Site Internet |
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