Inchmahome Priory
Inchmahome Priory is situated on Inchmahome, the largest of three islands in the centre of the Lake of Menteith, close to Aberfoyle, Scotland.
The name "Inchmahome" comes from the Gaelic Innis MoCholmaig, meaning island of St Colmaig.
The
Inch Talla, one of the other islands on the Lake of Menteith. There is some evidence that there had been a church
on the island before the priory was established.
The priory received many notable guests throughout its history.
the Rough Wooing.[1]
The decline of the
Marquess of Montrose; the 6th Duke of Montrose transferred it into the care of the State
in 1926.
The author,
Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham and his wife Gabriela Cunninghame Graham are buried in the ruined chancel
of the priory, where there is also a stone commemorating his nephew and heir, Admiral A.E.M.B. Cunninghame Graham.
Although most of the buildings are now ruins, much of the original 13th-century structure remains, and it is now in the care of
scheduled ancient monument.[2]
The priory can be visited by a boat that is operated between March and September by Historic Scotland, which departs from the nearby pier at the Port of Menteith.
Burials
See also
- Prior of Inchmahome, for a list of priors and commendators
- Scheduled monuments in Stirling
References
- ^ HMC 9th Report: Lord Elphinstone (London, 1884), p. 192 no. 47.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Inchmahome Priory (SM90169)". Retrieved 19 February 2019.
External links
- Ancient Scotland
- Historic Environment Scotland. "Inchmahome Priory (SM90169)".
- Historic Environment Scotland. "INCHMAHOME PRIORY (GDL00218)".
- Port of Menteith Village Hall
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