St Ninian's Chapel, Braemar

St Ninian's Chapel features exposed hammerbeam roofs and wooden pews within its stone walls, accommodating up to 40 people in its intimate interior space.

The chapel was constructed between 1895 and 1898 for Alexander Duff, First Duke of Fife, with Queen Victoria laying the foundation stone in October 1895.

The reredos inside the chapel displays painted panels depicting angels and the Crucifixion, while stained glass windows illustrate the Resurrection and angelic scenes.

The chapel maintains its status as the westernmost church in the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney, operating under the Scottish Episcopal Church since 1899.

Princess Alexandra, Second Duchess of Fife, and the First Duke of Fife selected this chapel as their final resting place, marking its royal connections.

Location: Aberdeenshire

Location: Crathie and Braemar

GPS coordinates: 56.99210,-3.48850

Latest update: March 23, 2025 08:37