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Exploring Culross Abbey

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After strolling Culross Village square, I had to make the climb to the church towering in the distance. I am so glad I did! As usual, I got happy fingers and started snapping away. Here are a few of my pics:

Culross Abbey was built in the 1200s and survived until the Reformation, when the abbey church became the parish church.

For me, it was an unexpected find.

My favourite area was the room I had to climb the ladder to see.

Look at that!

The detail in the ceiling was wonderful and the view breath-taking. I had to take a videoclip. Isn’t it amazing?

Fife truly has hidden treasures. What I couldn’t capture was the smell. Someone was burning wood. I love that smell. What a wonderful day!

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Exploring Culross Village

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Again, I love exploring! So as I approached Culross village, I was filled with all kinds of anticipation.

What a quaint and pretty village!

I read that originally, Culross served as a port city on the Firth of Forth and is believed to have been founded by Saint Serf during the 6th century. These are a few pics I took of the Village Square:

Strolling the village square

The most prominent building was Culross Palace. Culross Palace is a late 16th – early 17th century merchant’s house. You cannot miss it! It is a striking amber colour. Unfortunately, it was closed so I had to admire it outside its iron gate.

Outside the Palace gate

It is definitely worth a return visit. It is like time has stopped here. Almost a time capsule. However, the large “Outlander” poster in the village square reminded me what century I was in. Apparently, the village was used as a set for the successful series.

Well, I am marking the village down for a Spring visit. The village must look amazing in Spring.

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