The pre-Reformation parish church of Culross, dating from a very early period, has been in ruins since before 1633. It was a plain oblong building, 70'7" x 16'1" within 2'8" thick walls, which have been extensively rebuilt. A mortuary aisle was added to the S side in the 17th century. There are three 16th century tombstones placed against E gable, within the church.

Ovidiu

April 28, 2022

Hiking

Old Kirk in Culross village. This was used in the filming of Outlander as the Kirk in Cranesmuir village. Very peaceful place to visit with a shirt hike up from the village. Only ruins are visible with a few headstones dating to as far as 1700s.

Neale

September 11, 2023

Mountain biking

Also called West Kirk. There is a plague burial ground 700 meters along the track too.

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1. Bessie Bar Steps – Culross Historic Alleys loop from Culross

14.2km

03:46

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Culross Historic Alleys – Bessie Bar Steps loop from Culross

3.86km

01:03

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bessie Bar Steps – Culross Historic Alleys loop from Culross

4.72km

01:16

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Culross, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

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West Kirk Ruins and Graveyard, Culross

1. Bessie Bar Steps – Culross Historic Alleys loop from Culross

2. Culross Historic Alleys – Bessie Bar Steps loop from Culross

3. Bessie Bar Steps – Culross Historic Alleys loop from Culross

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