Founded in 1229 by Queen Ermengarde, Balmerino Abbey was once a magnificent Cistercian monastery. These days, the ruins are an atmospheric place to explore. Serene and still, you are afforded lovely views over the Tay. Within the grounds there is a 400-year-old Spanish chestnut tree which is said to be the oldest tree in Fife.

Andrew

May 6, 2022

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Parking just outside the abbey, and free to visit. There are some nice woods and the grounds are pleasant to walk around. Some of the ruins are well kept, much of the main structure now gone however.

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1. Wormit to Balmerino loop via Balmerino Abbey

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2. Wormit Bay – Balmerino Abbey Ruins loop from Wormit Bay

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3. Balmerino Abbey Ruins loop from Balmerino

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Elevation 30 m

Open at all times

Honesty box upon entry

Contacts

Balmerino Abbey, Balmerino Village, Newport-on-Tay DD6 8SB

www.nts.org.uk/stories/little-gems

https://www.nts.org.uk/contact-us/contact-form

+44 (0) 131 458 0200

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Location: Balmerino, Gauldry, Logie And Kilmany, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

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