Inchcolm Abbey

Local nameInchcolm Abbey
LocationCity of Edinburgh, UK

Inchcolm Abbey is a medieval abbey located on the island of Inchcolm in the Firth of Forth in Scotland. The Abbey, which is located at the centre of the island, was founded in the 12th century during the episcopate of Gregoir, Bishop of Dunkeld. Later tradition placed it even earlier, in the reign of King Alexander I of Scotland, who had taken shelter on Incholm when his ship was forced ashore during a storm in 1123. It is said he resided there for three days with the Hermit of Incholm.The Abbey was first used as a priory by Augustinian canons regular, becoming a full abbey in 1235. The island was attacked by the English from 1296 onwards, and the Abbey was abandoned after the Scottish Reformation in 1560. It has since been used for defensive purposes, as it is situated in a strategically important position in the middle of the Firth of Forth. A Latin inscription carved above the Abbey's entrance reads:

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Opening hours

Apr - Oct: daily: 9.30 am - 5:30 pm
Nov - Mar: closed
(Last admission 30 min before closing.)

Admission

Adults: £5.50
Concessions: £4.40
Children: £3.30
Children (under 5): free

More information and contact

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

Info http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/places/propertyresults/propertyoverview.htm?PropID=PL_155&PropName=Inchcolm%2520Abbey

Phone +44 7836 265146

Address Hawes Pier,South Queensferry,Edinburgh,KY3 0UA EH30 9TB, United Kingdom

Coordinates 56°1'47.963" N -3°18'5.727" E

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