If you are interested in visiting a historic site with a long history of worship, you might want to check out Ecclesgreig old church in St Cyrus. This church, which …

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February 12, 2023

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Ecclesgreig which is also known as The Nether Kirkyard is within the St Cyrus National Nature Reserve. There is evidence that this has been a site of worship since the Picts in the 9th century. The ruined church dates to the 1170's when it may have been a small monastery. The church fell out of use from 1632 when a new church was built in the village of St Cyrus.

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1. St Cyrus Nature Reserve loop

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Explore the easy 3.2-mile St Cyrus Nature Reserve loop, offering stunning coastal views, sandy beaches, and diverse wildlife in Aberdeenshir

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2. St Cyrus Nature Reserve & Beach loop from St Cyrus Village

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3. St Cyrus Cliffs – Sands at St Cyrus Beach loop from St Cyrus

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Location: St Cyrus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Ecclesgreig Old Church and Nether Kirkyard

1. St Cyrus Nature Reserve loop

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