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Cockenzie, Lothian Seton Collegiate Church Chancel and apse are 15th century. Transepts and steeple were added by the widow of the Lord Seton, who was killed at Flodden in 1513. Cockenzie , Lothian , Scotland Location: 1 m S Cockenzie, off A198 Phone: 01875 813334 Historic Scotland OS map reference: NT418751 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

St Andrews, Central Scotland St Andrews Cathedral and St Rule's Tower Remains of Scotland's largest cathedral, established in 1160. 16th century precept walls, 12th and 13th century gables and south wall still stand. St Rule's Tower - in the cathedral - is part of first Augstinian church. Countryside views from the top of the tower. Museum has collection of early Christian and medieval monuments and relics. St Andrews , Central Scotland , Scotland Location: on A91 Phone: 01334 472563 Historic Scotland OS map reference: NO513166 Photo: Barbara Ballard Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Leuchars, Fife St Athernase Church 12th century Norman church largely reconstructed in the 17th century, but the original apse is regarded as an excellent example of Norman church architecture. St Andrews , Leuchars , Fife , Scotland Location: off the A919, 5 miles northwest of St Andrews Website: St Athernase Church OS map reference: NO455 213 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Fowlis Wester, Central Scotland St Bean's Church and Fowlis Wester Sculptured Stone Restored 13th century church with leper's squint - special window for lepers to watch the service. Pictish cross-slab in the church. Fowlis Wester , Central Scotland , Scotland Location: off A85 on minor road at Fowlis Wester, 6 m NE Crieff Historic Scotland OS map reference: NN936239 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Strathclyde Location map St Blane's Church Romanesque chapel within a Celtic monastery. Bell from the monastery is at Dunblane. Bute , Strathclyde , Scotland , FK15 9DJ Location: at south end of Isle of Bute Website: St Blane's Church Historic Scotland OS map reference: NN778 007 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Douglas, Strathclyde St Brides Church A 14th century church with 16th century clock tower with the oldest working clock in Scotland. The mausoleum contains the grave of Sir James Douglas, known as the "Black Douglas" and also that of the 5th Earl of Angus, known as "Bell the Cat". Douglas , Strathclyde , Scotland Location: 18 m SE Glasgow on A70 Phone: 01555 851 657 Historic Scotland OS map reference: NS835 309 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Rodel, Highlands and Islands St Clement's Church, Rodel Carvings and outstanding tomb of 16th century builder. Isle of Harris , Rodel , Highlands and Islands , Scotland Location: southern tip of island of Harris Historic Scotland OS map reference: NG047831 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Loch Awe, Strathclyde St Conan's Kirk Built from 1881 through 1931. Elaborate carvings, woodwork, unusual mixture of styles and fragments from Iona Abbey. Loch Awe , Strathclyde , Scotland Location: on southeastern slopes of Ben Cruachan, on A85 OS map reference: NN116266 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Edinburgh, Lothian Location map St Giles Cathedral 15th century church, changed by alterations, serves as the High Kirk of Edinburgh. Delicate crown spire of 1495, massive central pillars of 1120. Thistle Chapel, in Gothic style, has fan-vaulted ceiling, carvings, heraldic and religious details. John Knox was minister here in 1560. Parliament met here. Royal Mile , Edinburgh , Lothian , Scotland , EH1 1RE Website: St Giles Cathedral Email: infor@stgilescathedral.org.uk Phone: 0131 225 9442 Fax: 0131 225 9576 OS map reference: NT258 736 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Perth, Central Scotland Location map St John's Kirk, Perth Site of John Knox's famous sermon in 1559. Perth , Central Scotland , Scotland , PH1 5SZ Location: on M90 Website: St John's Kirk, Perth Email: bookings@St-Johns-Kirk.co.uk OS map reference: NO119235 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Old Aberdeen, Grampian St Machar's Cathedral Nave and towers used as church. Ruined transepts with altar tomb. Church has unique flat, wooden medieval ceiling with heraldic designs. Old Aberdeen , Grampian , Scotland Location: A92 Phone: 01667 460 232 Historic Scotland OS map reference: NJ939 087 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Kirkwall, Highlands and Islands Location map St Magnus Cathedral Begun in 1137 in honor of St Magnus, Earl Magnus of Orkney. A well preserved medieval cathedral, Norman in character, built of alternating bands of red and yellow sandstone. Broad Street , Mainland , Kirkwall , Highlands and Islands , Scotland , KW15 1NX Location: In the centre of Kirkwall. Website: St Magnus Cathedral OS map reference: HY449109 Photo: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Haddington, Lothian St Martins Kirk, Haddington Ruined nave of Romanesque church. Haddington , Lothian , Scotland Location: on A1 Historic Scotland OS map reference: NT518735 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Rothesay, Strathclyde St Mary's Chapel Late medieval remains with two tombs. High Street , Bute , Rothesay , Strathclyde , Scotland Location: along the B881 on the south edge of the town Historic Scotland OS map reference: NS085 638 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Aberfeldy, Central Scotland St Mary's Church 16th century parish church with outstanding painted wooden ceiling. Aberfeldy , Central Scotland , Scotland Location: 2 m NE Aberfeldy, signposted off A827 behind some farm buildings OS map reference: NN886 505 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

St Andrews, Central Scotland St Mary's Church, Kirkheugh Scanty foundations of the earliest collegiate church in Scotland. St Andrews , Central Scotland , Scotland Location: on the edge of the cliff behind the cathedral Historic Scotland OS map reference: NO515 166 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Haddington, Lothian St Mary's Parish Church Spacious churchyard, listed building, largest parish church in Scotland. 14th-15th century with 19th century alterations. Original east end, 17th century marble Lauderdale Monument. Haddington , Lothian , Scotland Location: on A1 Website: St Mary's Parish Church Email: webmaster@stmaryskirk.com OS map reference: NT517742 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway St Ninian's Chapel 13th century chapel thought to be where St Ninian landed. Isle of Whithorn , Whithorn , Dumfries and Galloway , Scotland Location: 4 m from Whithorn, on A750, at Isle of Whithorn, five minute walk from the pier OS map reference: NX807 598 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Duffus, Grampian St Peter's Kirk and Parish Cross Roofless remains with 14th century tower and 16th century porch. Burned by Edward I in 1298. Duffus , Grampian , Scotland Location: on B9012, NW Elgin Phone: 01667 460 232 Historic Scotland OS map reference: NJ175 686 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Edinburgh, Lothian St Triduana's Chapel Lower part of a chapel built by James III has shrine of a Pictish saint. Unique hexagonal vaulted chamber. Restalrig Collegiate Church , Restalrig Road South , Edinburgh , Lothian , Scotland Location: on east side of Edinburgh Phone: 0131 554 7400 Historic Scotland OS map reference: NT283 743 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Crieff, Central Scotland Tullibardine Chapel One of most complete and unaltered small medieval churches in Scotland. 1446 and rebuilt 1500. Crieff , Central Scotland , Scotland Location: near Crieff, off A85 Historic Scotland OS map reference: NN909 134 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Tuquoy, Highlands and Islands Westside Church Roofless 12th century Romanesque church. One of best preserved medieval churches of Orkney. Westray , Tuquoy , Highlands and Islands , Scotland Location: reached by ferry from island of Mainland Historic Scotland OS map reference: HY455432 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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