A few weeks ago I shared a post about Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline. What was visibly absent from that post was any mention of the Abbey 😊. I just thought it would be better to share my time spent at the Abbey in a separate note. Hence this post.
The Abbey is close to the City Chambers. If you are anywhere near it, it is worth a visit.
As you walk through the centre of town, now city, there is a path that runs through the Abbey’s burial grounds that leads to the majestic structure of Dunfermline Abbey.
When strolling the grounds, you can’t help but wonder how many historic figures would have walked these paths. It has had an amazing past.
A little look into the past you find that: “The foundations of the original church evolved into the Abbey in 1128. Dunfermline Abbey went on to control four burghs, three courts of regality and a large portfolio of lands. A total of eighteen royals, including seven Kings, were buried there from Queen Margaret in 1093 to Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany in 1420. During the fight for Scottish Independence from English rule, between 1296 and 1329, Robert The Bruce had insisted as early as 1314, to be buried in the royal mausoleum in Dunfermline. Robert The Bruce (reigned 1306–29) would ultimately become the last of the seven Scottish Kings to be given this honour in 1329 [Source Wikipedia] ”
What rich history. Quite Magnificent!
Here is a collection of photos taken of the Abbey’s exterior:
As shown below, this wonderful workmanship outside continues inside the Abbey.
A definite Scottish Pearl 🙌🏾
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