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Inchcolm Abbey

Travel Information and nearby accommodation

Alexander I was stormbound on the island in 1123, and a hermit looked after his needs. In appreciation, Alexander founded an Augustinian abbey on the site. Well-preserved buildings include 13th century octagonal chapter houses, 14th century cloisters and parts of the church.
Inchcolm Island, Fife, Central Scotland, Scotland

About Inchcolm Abbey
Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: in Firth of Forth, reached by ferry from South Queensferry off A90 just W Edinburgh
Phone: 01383 823 332
Historic Scotland
Location map
OS NT189826
Photo Credit: Barbara Ballard
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Nearest Towns and Villages Wark-on-Tweed - 48.6 miles away Norham - 49.6 miles away Berwick-upon-Tweed - 53.4 miles away Etal - 53.6 miles away Tweedmouth - 54 miles away Spittal - 54.6 miles away Ford - 54.7 miles away Wooler - 60.5 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Inchcolm Abbey

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

The Longhouse - 14.2 miles from Inchcolm Abbey Crook of Devon, Central Scotland Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £250

Creg-Ny-Baa - 16.1 miles from Inchcolm Abbey Freuchie, Fife Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £310

7a St Johns Place - 25.8 miles from Inchcolm Abbey Perth, Central Scotland Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £395

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Nearest Hotels

The Woodside Hotel - 1.7 miles from Inchcolm Abbey Aberdour, Fife Stay from: £75.00

Aberdour Hotel - 1.7 miles from Inchcolm Abbey Aberdour, Fife Stay from: £55.00

Boreland Lodge hotel - 3.5 miles from Inchcolm Abbey Inverkeithing, Fife Stay from: £22.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Bay View B&B - 3.5 miles from Inchcolm Abbey Burntisland, Fife From: £55.00

Marchfield Guest House - 5 miles from Inchcolm Abbey Edinburgh, Lothian From: £40.00

Ardbrae House - 5.5 miles from Inchcolm Abbey Edinburgh, Lothian From: £32.00

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Forth Bridges
Tourist Information Centre
c/o Queensferry Lodge Hotel
St Margaret's Head
North Queensferry

Central Scotland
Scotland
KY11 1HP
Tel: 01383 417759
Email: forthbridges@visitfife.com
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