Arbroath Abbey

Local nameArbroath Abbey
LocationCity of Edinburgh, UK

Arbroath Abbey, in the Scottish town of Arbroath, was founded in 1178 by King William the Lion for a group of Tironensian Benedictine monks from Kelso Abbey. It was consecrated in 1197 with a dedication to the deceased Saint Thomas Becket, whom the king had met at the English court. It was William's only personal foundation — he was buried before the high altar of the church in 1214.The last Abbot was Cardinal David Beaton, who in 1522 succeeded his uncle James to become Archbishop of St Andrews. The Abbey is cared for by Historic Environment Scotland and is open to the public throughout the year. The distinctive red sandstone ruins stand at the top of the High Street in Arbroath.

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Opening hours

Apr - Sep: daily 9.30 am - 5.30 pm
Oct - Mar: daily 10 am - 4 pm

Closed Dec 25, 26, Jan 1, 2

Admission

Adult: £5.50
Concession: £4.40
Child aged 5–15: £3.30
Child under 5: free

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbroath_Abbey

More information at Historic Scotland http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/propertyresults/propertyoverview.htm?PropID=PL_013

Phone +44 1241 878 756

Address Abbey St, Arbroath DD11 1EG, United Kingdom

Coordinates 56°33'45.574" N -2°34'56.456" E

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