Balmerino Abbey, Cistercian monastery ruins in Fife, Scotland
The remains of Balmerino Abbey include a chapter house with ribbed vaults, large mullioned windows, and sections of the northern walls of the cruciform church.
Queen Ermengarde and King Alexander II established Balmerino Abbey in 1229, bringing monks from Melrose Abbey to create a new religious community.
The abbey followed strict Cistercian architectural principles, featuring a cloister on the north side of the main church and traditional monastic layouts.
The National Trust for Scotland maintains the site with an honesty box system for entrance fees, allowing visitors to explore the grounds independently.
A Spanish chestnut tree on the abbey grounds, approximately 400 years old, stands as one of the oldest trees in Scotland.
Location: Fife
Location: Balmerino
Inception: December 13, 1229
GPS coordinates: 56.40975,-3.04145
Latest update: April 6, 2025 22:05
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