Ruins of a Cistercian abbey, completed at the end of the 13th century, which had extensive possessions and was dissolved in 1560. The abbey's stones were used to build the castle in Inverness. What remains are some remains that remain after 1650, particularly impressive in the evening light. Located in the (soldiers') cemetery, free entry, for information boards.

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Michèle Linton

December 13, 2023

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The abbey was founded in 1150 by King David I and was first colonised by monks from Melrose Abbey. It received its Papal Bull from Pope Alexander III in 1174, and later came under the protection of the Bishop of Moray in 1187. The abbey went on to become one of the largest and wealthiest religious houses in Scotland, receiving the valuable salmon fishing rights on the River Findhorn from Robert the Bruce in 1312.

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Location: Findhorn And Kinloss, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Kinloss Abbey Ruins and Cemetery

1. Findhorn Loading Bank – Brodie Castle loop from Auldearn

2. Honeyhole Cart – Findhorn Loading Bank loop from Elgin

3. Bike Repair Station – Elgin Cathedral Ruins loop from Elgin

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