Beauly Priory, Medieval monastery ruins in Beauly, Scotland.
Located on the banks of the River Beauly, the monastic complex features tall lancet windows and stone walls within a cemetery containing ancient trees.
Founded in 1230 as a Valliscaulian monastery, the priory transformed into a Cistercian establishment in 1510 following papal orders to dissolve the original order.
The French-speaking monks influenced the naming of both the priory and the surrounding area, using 'beau lieu' to describe the location's beauty.
The north transept contains the secured tomb of Sir Kenneth Mackenzie of Kintail, while visitors can explore the central area of the roofless church structure.
An 800-year-old Wych Elm tree stood at the entrance until January 2023, when it fell due to Dutch Elm Disease.
Location: Highland
Location: Kilmorack
GPS coordinates: 57.48468,-4.45750
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:52
Inverness combines cultural heritage with natural landmarks. The region features fortifications like Urquhart Castle and Fort George, prehistoric sites such as Clava Cairns, and natural formations including Loch Ness. The city center contains the Victorian Market, Inverness Castle, and St Andrew's Cathedral. Surrounding areas offer wildlife viewing at Chanonry Point, walking paths at Ness Islands, and historical sites like Culloden Battlefield. The region extends to the Cairngorms National Park with its mountains and forests.
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