Scotland

Abbeys and Priories in Scotland (D - F)

Old Deer, Grampian Deer Abbey Remains of 1219 Cistercian monastery. "Book of Deer", one of the oldest documents in Scottish literature, was written in the village of Old Deer. Old Deer, Grampian, Grampian, Scotland Location: on A950 near Old Deer west of Peterhead Website: Deer Abbey Phone: 01667 460 232 Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Melrose, Borders Location map Dryburgh Abbey Substantial Premonstratensian ruins from 12th and 13th centuries in beautiful secluded setting on River Tweed. The grave of Sir Walter Scott is in the north transept. Melrose, Borders, Borders, Scotland, TD6 0RQ Location: 5 m (8 km) SE Melrose. Follow B6356 towards Dryburgh and turn right on B6404 after passing Scott's View; then follow the road for 6 m (10 km) to the Abbey. Website: Dryburgh Abbey Phone: 01835 822 381 Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Dundrennan, Dumfries and Galloway Location map Dundrennan Abbey 1142 by King David I. Mary, Queen of Scots, stopped here in 1586 on her flight to England. Transepts (early Gothic style) and west wall are still standing. Remains of chapter house with its beautiful cinquefoil arched doorway between two windows. Dundrennan, Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, DG6 4QH Location: at Dundrennan, 6 m (10 km) SE Kirkcudbright, on A711 Website: Dundrennan Abbey Phone: 01557 500 262 Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Dunfermline, Central Scotland Dunfermline Abbey and Palace Benedictine priory founded by Queen Margaret in 1070's and elevated to abbey status by David I in 1128. Substantial remains of church, domestic buildings and palace. The western part of the building is the nave of the Abbey church, and the eastern end is the parish kirk. Favorite place for burial of Scottish royalty, including Malcolm Canmore, Queen Margaret and Robert the Bruce - a commemorative brass is found on the floor of the abbey. Adjacent royal palace was the former guesthouse of the abbey. James VI gave the palace to his wife, Anne of Denmark. St Margaret Street, Dunfermline, Central Scotland, Central Scotland, Scotland Location: on A994, off M90 Website: Dunfermline Abbey and Palace Phone: 01383 739 026 Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Fearn, Highlands and Islands Fearn Abbey This was a religious center as early as the 5th century. The Abbey was founded in the 13th century. The roof collapsed in 1742 and killed 42 people (prophesied in 16th century by a seer). Fearn, Highlands and Islands, Highlands and Islands, Scotland Location: on B9165 Website: Fearn Abbey Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering