Scotland

Historic churches in Scotland (E-K)

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Eassie, Central Scotland Eassie Old Church In the church is an elaborately sculptured monument with decorated Celtic cross and Pictish symbols. Eassie , Central Scotland , Scotland Location: off A94 near Glamis OS map reference: NO35264745 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Elgin, Grampian Elgin Cathedral Founded in 1224. Burned in 1390 by the "Wolf of Badenoch". Some conservation done, twin west front towers standing, east end has impressive rose window. Pictish stone, tomb effigies. 13th century chapter house. Elgin , Grampian , Scotland Location: on A941 Phone: 01343 547171 Historic Scotland OS map reference: NJ222630 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Highlands and Islands Eynhallow Church Ruins of 12th century church and domestic buildings. Eynhallow , Highlands and Islands , Scotland Location: On the island of Eynhallow; can be reached only by boat from Mainland or Rousay. Historic Scotland OS map reference: HY359289 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Fortrose, Highlands and Islands Fortrose Cathedral 13th century vaulted undercroft, parts of nave, monuments and memorials. Fortrose , Highlands and Islands , Scotland Location: on A832 Historic Scotland OS map reference: NH727565 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Glasgow, Strathclyde Location map Glasgow Cathedral Gothic cathedral built during 13th-15th centuries. Only Scottish mainland medieval cathedral surviving the Reformation undamaged (except for western towers). Elaborately vaulted crypt, rich moulded arches in nave, timber roof, unique stone screen. Choir and lower church are of First Pointed style with finely worked details. Lower church has tomb of St Mungo, Glasgow's patron saint. Cathedral Square , Glasgow , Strathclyde , Scotland , G4 0RH Phone: 0141552 6891 Historic Scotland OS map reference: NS601654 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Crieff, Central Scotland Innerpeffray Chapel Rectangular collegiate church founded in 1508. Crieff , Central Scotland , Scotland Location: on B8062, 4 m S Crieff Historic Scotland OS map reference: NN902183 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Highlands and Islands Italian Chapel A shrine built by Italian prisoners of war during WWII, using a quonset hut and salvaged scraps of metal and wood. The chapel is a moving example of the marriage of faith and art under trying circumstances. The interior is beautifully painted and contains lovely ironwork and trompe l'oeil artwork. Mainland , Highlands and Islands , Scotland Location: on A961 OS map reference: HY480 000 Photo: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Kincardine O'Neil, Grampian Kincardine O'Neil Church A fine ruined church of 1233 built as resting place for travellers. Kincardine O'Neil , Grampian , Scotland Location: on A93 OS map reference: NO589997 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Aberdeen, Grampian Location map King’s College Chapel Founded in 1495 and built in the Gothic style. Famous for its Renaissance crown spire, restored in the 17th century after storm damage. Interior has rare group of medieval carved fittings: canopied stalls, rood screen and pulpit. High Street , High Town , Aberdeen , Grampian , Scotland , AB24 3UB Location: on college campus at Aberdeen, on A90/93/96 OS map reference: NJ940081 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Inverurie, Grampian Kinkell Church Ruins of 16th century parish church with fine sacrament house. Inverurie , Grampian , Scotland Location: 2 mile south of Inverurie, off the B993 Historic Scotland OS map reference: NJ785190 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering