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Abbeys and priories in Scotland is a link page to any abbey, priory, friary or other religious house in Scotland. Bold textTHIS IS THE PAGE THAT A.S. REALLY NEEDS!! THIS IS NOW MARKED!!! ] ps i like A.O. This article is about an abbey as a Christian monastic community. ... A priory is an ecclesiastical circumscription run by a prior. ... Buddhist monastery near Tibet A monastery is the habitation of monks. ... This article is about the country. ...

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Abbreviations and Key

The sites listed are ruins unless indicated thus:-
* indicates current monastic function
+ indicates current non-monastic ecclesiastic function
^ indicates current non-ecclesiastic function
# indicates no identifiable trace of the monastic foundation remains
~ indicates exact site of monastic foundation unknown
Trusteeship denoted as follows:-
HS Historic Scotland
NTS National Trust for Scotland
CS Church of Scotland
Other abbreviations
trns transferred
rmv removed
c. circa (about)
ante before
post after

Historic Scotland is the Scottish agency looking after historic monuments. ... The standard of the NTS The National Trust for Scotland, or NTS, describes itself as The conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotlands natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy. ... The Church of Scotland (CofS; Scottish Gaelic: ), known informally by its pre-Union Scots name, The Kirk, is the national church of Scotland. ...

Aberdeen

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Aberdeen - Trinitarian 1211   The - Church of the Holy Trinity, Aberdeen

Aberdeenshire

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Deer Abbey Cistercian from Kinloss 1214/19-1560 (HS)   The Abbey Church of Saint Mary, Deer
Fyvie Priory Tironensian from Kelso, under Arbroath   The Priory Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fyvie
Monymusk Priory Culdees 1138, Augustinian c1245   The Priory Church of Saint Mary and Saint John, Monymusk

Angus

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Arbroath Abbey Cluniac priory 1176(1178), later Tironensian   The Abbey Church of Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Arbroath
Brechin monastery Culdees, site now occupied by the diocesan cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church    
Restenneth Priory Augustinian    

Argyll & Bute

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Ardchattan Priory Valliscaulian from Val des Choux 1230/1, part of church used parochially -1722, site now largely occupied by Victorian house (HS)   The Priory Church of Saint John the Baptist, Ardchattan
Eileach-an-Naoimh monastery, Garvellach Islands      
Iona Abbey+ Benedictine abbey 1203 and cathedral, now restored and in use as ecumenical Christian community (HS)    
Iona nunnery (HS)    
Kingarth monastery 6thC (HS) Cinngrad monastery  
Oronsay Priory Augustinian 1330   The Priory Church of Saint Oran, Oronsay
Saddell Abbey Cistercian 1207-1507    
Sgòr Nam Ban-Naomha monastery      

Dumfries and Galloway

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Canonbie Priory Augustinian    
Dundrennan Abbey Cistercian from Rievaulx 1142-1560 (HS)   The Abbey Church of Saint Mary, Dundrennan
Glenluce Abbey Cistercian from Melrose 1191/2-1560 (HS)   The Abbey Church of Saint Mary, Glenluce
Holywood Abbey Premonstratensian from Soulseat 1220s   The Abbey Church of Saint Mary, Holywood
Kirkcudbright Friary+ Franciscan c1450, conventual church    
Lincluden Collegiate Church Benedictine Nuns 1164-1389, secular canons college late14thC (HS)    
St Mary's Priory, St. Mary's Isle (Isle of Trahil) Augustinian c1138, from Holyrood   Prioratus Sanctae Mariae de Trayl
Soulseat Abbey Premonstratensian from Premontre 1152 Saulseat Abbey The Abbey Church of Saint Mary and Saint John, Soulseat
Sweetheart Abbey Cistercian from Dundrennan 1273-1560 (HS)   The Abbey Church of Saint Mary, Sweetheart
Tongland Abbey Premonstratensian from Cockersand 1218    
Whithorn Priory Premonstratensian 1175, cathedral church of Galloway (HS)    

Dumfries and Galloway non-Christian monasteries

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Samye Ling Monastery, Langholm Karma Kagyu school Tibetan Buddhist 1967   Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre

City of Edinburgh

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Blackfriars, Edinburgh Dominican 1230    
Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh Augustinian from St. Andrews 1128, partly absorbed into 17thC Holyrood Palace (HS)   The Abbey Church of Saint Mary, Saint Andrew and All Saints, Holyrood
South Queensferry Priory Carmelite    

East Ayrshire

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Mauchline Priory Cistercian (grange of Melrose) 1165   The Priory Church of Saint Cuthbert, Mauchline

East Lothian

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Dunbar Priory Trinitarian 1218   The Priory Church of the Holy Trinity, Dunbar
Luffness Friary Carmelite 1293    
Nunraw* Cistercian cell of Haddington monastery Sancta Maria Abbey, Nunraw
North Berwick Priory Cistercian Nuns c1150    

Fife Region

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Balmerino Abbey Cistercian from Melrose 1227/9-1560, secularised 1603 (NTS)   The Abbey Church of Saint Mary and Saint Edward
Culross Abbey Cistercian from Kinloss 1217/8-1560, currently partly in use as a parish church (HS)   The Abbey Church of Saint Mary, Saint Andrew and Saint Serf, Culross
Dunfermline Abbey Benedictine priory c1070, abbey 1124/1128    
Inchcolm Abbey Augustinian 1123 St. Colm's Abbey, Inch The Abbey Church of Saint Columba, Inchcolm
Inverkeithing Friary Franciscan ante1384   poss. The Friary Church of Saint Mary, Inverkeithing
Isle of May Priory Augustinian/Benedictine from Reading   The Priory Church of Saint Oran and Saint Colman, Isle of May
Lindores Abbey Tironensian from Kelso c1190   The Abbey Church of Our Lady and Saint Andrew
Pittenweem Priory Augustinian trns from Isle of May c1200    
St. Andrew's Cathedral Priory Augustinian 1144, cathedral 908 (HS)   The Cathedral and Priory Church of Saint Andrew, Saint Andrews
St. Rule's Priory Augustinian from Scone 1133-1144 (HS)   The Priory Church of Saint Rule, Saint Andrews
Black Friars Abbey, St Andrews Dominican Blackfriars Chapel  
St Monan's Friary+ Dominican 1471   The Friary Church of Saint Monan, Saint Monan's

City of Glasgow

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Dominican Friary, Glasgow# Dominican 1246, after the Reformation it was gifted by Mary Queen of Scots to the University of Glasgow and served as a parish church. Rebuilt 1699-1702, it was demolished when the university re-located in the 1870s.

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A priory is an ecclesiastical circumscription run by a prior. ... Tironensian monks, of the Order of Tiron, also spelled Thiron - apparently from Latin thironium, a high hill (Guillemin, 1999)- so called after the location of the mother abbey (established in 1109) in the woods of Tiron, Perche (some 35 miles west of Chartres, France). ... St. ... Arbroath Abbey, showing distinctive sandstone colouring. ... The Culdees formed an ancient monastic order with settlements in Ireland and Scotland. ... The neutrality of this article is disputed. ... Restenneth Priory was a monastic house of Augustinian canons founded by Jedburgh Abbey, with the patronage of King Máel Coluim IV of Scotland, in 1153. ... The Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (died AD 430), are several Roman Catholic monastic orders and congregations of both men and women living according to a guide to religious life known as the Rule of Saint Augustine. ... Argyll and Bute is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland, and a Lieutenancy Area. ... Ardchattan is a parish within the county of Argyll, Scotland. ... The Valliscaulian Order was a religious order within the Roman Catholic Church. ... Historic Scotland is the Scottish agency looking after historic monuments. ... John the Baptist (also called John the Baptizer or John the Dipper) is regarded as a prophet by at least three religions: Christianity, Islam, and Mandaeanism. ... Ardchattan is a parish within the county of Argyll, Scotland. ... One of the oldest and most important religious centers in western Europe. ... For the college, see Benedictine College. ... Bold textTHIS IS THE PAGE THAT A.S. REALLY NEEDS!! THIS IS NOW MARKED!!! ] ps i like A.O. This article is about an abbey as a Christian monastic community. ... For other uses, see Cathedral (disambiguation). ... Historic Scotland is the Scottish agency looking after historic monuments. ... Historic Scotland is the Scottish agency looking after historic monuments. ... Historic Scotland is the Scottish agency looking after historic monuments. ... Oronsay Priory. ... The Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (died AD 430), are several Roman Catholic monastic orders and congregations of both men and women living according to a guide to religious life known as the Rule of Saint Augustine. ... Oronsay Priory. ... Saddell Abbey was a Cistercian monastery in Argyll, Scotland, founded in 1207 by Raghnall, son of Somairle mac Gille Brigte. ... The Order of Cistercians (OCist) (Latin Cistercenses), otherwise Gimey or White Monks (from the colour of the habit, over which is worn a black scapular or apron) are a Catholic order of monks. ... Dumfries and Galloway (Dùn Phris agus an Gall-Ghaidhealaibh in Gaelic) is one of 32 council areas of Scotland. ... The Canonbie Priory was a community of Augustinian canons based at Canonbie in Dumfriesshire. ... The Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (died AD 430), are several Roman Catholic monastic orders and congregations of both men and women living according to a guide to religious life known as the Rule of Saint Augustine. ... Dundrennan Abbey, in Dundrennan, Scotland, near to Kirkcudbright, was a Cistercian monastery, established in 1142 by Fergus of Galloway, King David I of Scotland, and monks from Rievaulx Abbey. ... The Order of Cistercians (OCist) (Latin Cistercenses), otherwise Gimey or White Monks (from the colour of the habit, over which is worn a black scapular or apron) are a Catholic order of monks. ... The ruins of the abbey church Rievaulx Abbey is a former Cistercian abbey located in the small village of Rievaulx (pronounced Ree-voh), near Helmsley in North Yorkshire. ... Historic Scotland is the Scottish agency looking after historic monuments. ... Gabriel delivering the Annunciation to Mary. ... Dundrennan Abbey, in Dundrennan, Scotland, near to Kirkcudbright, was a Cistercian monastery, established in 1142 by Fergus of Galloway, King David I of Scotland, and monks from Rievaulx Abbey. ... Glenluce Abbey, near to Glenluce, Scotland, was a Cistercian monastery founded around 1190 by Lochlann, Lord of Galloway. ... The Order of Cistercians (OCist) (Latin Cistercenses), otherwise Gimey or White Monks (from the colour of the habit, over which is worn a black scapular or apron) are a Catholic order of monks. ... Melrose Abbey, June 2004 Melrose Abbey, located in Melrose, Scotland, was founded in 1136 by Cistercian monks, on the request of King David I of Scotland. ... Historic Scotland is the Scottish agency looking after historic monuments. ... Gabriel delivering the Annunciation to Mary. ... Glenluce Abbey, near to Glenluce, Scotland, was a Cistercian monastery founded around 1190 by Lochlann, Lord of Galloway. ... The nave of the hospital and preceptory of the abbey as sketch in 1849, seven decades since the demolition of the abbey ruins. ... The Norbertines, also known as the Premonstratensians (OPraem) and in England, as the White Canons (from the colour of their habit), are a Christian religious order of Augustinian canons founded at Prémontré near Laon in 1120 by Saint Norbert, afterwards archbishop of Magdeburg. ... Saulseat or Soulseat Abbey was a Premonstratensian monastic community located in Wigtownshire, Galloway, in the Gaelic-speaking south-west of Scotland. ... Gabriel delivering the Annunciation to Mary. ... The nave of the hospital and preceptory of the abbey as sketch in 1849, seven decades since the demolition of the abbey ruins. ... The Order of Friars Minor and other Franciscan movements are disciples of Saint Francis of Assisi. ... Lincluden Collegiate Church, known earlier as Lincluden Priory or Lincluden Abbey, is a ruined religious house, situated to the north of the Royal Burgh of Dumfries, Scotland. ... For the college, see Benedictine College. ... In general, a nun is a female ascetic who chooses to voluntarily leave the world and live her life in prayer and contemplation in a monastery or convent. ... A canon (from the Latin canonicus and Greek κανωνικωσ relating to a rule) is a priest who is a member of certain bodies of the Christian clergy subject to a rule (canon). ... Historic Scotland is the Scottish agency looking after historic monuments. ... St Marys Isle Priory was a monastic house of Augustinian canons located on the Isle of Trail in Galloway. ... The Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (died AD 430), are several Roman Catholic monastic orders and congregations of both men and women living according to a guide to religious life known as the Rule of Saint Augustine. ... Image:Holrodab. ... Saulseat or Soulseat Abbey was a Premonstratensian monastic community located in Wigtownshire, Galloway, in the Gaelic-speaking south-west of Scotland. ... The Norbertines, also known as the Premonstratensians (OPraem) and in England, as the White Canons (from the colour of their habit), are a Christian religious order of Augustinian canons founded at Prémontré near Laon in 1120 by Saint Norbert, afterwards archbishop of Magdeburg. ... Prémontré Abbey, by Tavernier de Joniquières, pen and watercolour, 1780s Prémontré Abbey was the mother house of the Premonstratensian Order and was located at Prémontré about twelve miles west of Laon, département of Aisne, France. ... Gabriel delivering the Annunciation to Mary. ... John the Apostle (Greek Ιωάννης, see names of John) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. ... Saulseat or Soulseat Abbey was a Premonstratensian monastic community located in Wigtownshire, Galloway, in the Gaelic-speaking south-west of Scotland. ... Sweetheart Abbey, 8 miles south of Dumfries, near to the Nith in south-west Scotland, was a Cistercian monastery, founded in 1275 by Lady Devorgilla, daughter of Alan, Lord of Galloway, in memory of her husband John de Balliol. ... The Order of Cistercians (OCist) (Latin Cistercenses), otherwise Gimey or White Monks (from the colour of the habit, over which is worn a black scapular or apron) are a Catholic order of monks. ... Dundrennan Abbey, in Dundrennan, Scotland, near to Kirkcudbright, was a Cistercian monastery, established in 1142 by Fergus of Galloway, King David I of Scotland, and monks from Rievaulx Abbey. ... Historic Scotland is the Scottish agency looking after historic monuments. ... Gabriel delivering the Annunciation to Mary. ... Sweetheart Abbey, 8 miles south of Dumfries, near to the Nith in south-west Scotland, was a Cistercian monastery, founded in 1275 by Lady Devorgilla, daughter of Alan, Lord of Galloway, in memory of her husband John de Balliol. ... Tungland or Tongland Abbey was a Premonstratensian monastic community located in Galloway. ... The Norbertines, also known as the Premonstratensians (OPraem) and in England, as the White Canons (from the colour of their habit), are a Christian religious order of Augustinian canons founded at Prémontré near Laon in 1120 by Saint Norbert, afterwards archbishop of Magdeburg. ... Whithorn Priory is located in Wigtownshire, Galloway. ... The Norbertines, also known as the Premonstratensians (OPraem) and in England, as the White Canons (from the colour of their habit), are a Christian religious order of Augustinian canons founded at Prémontré near Laon in 1120 by Saint Norbert, afterwards archbishop of Magdeburg. ... Historic Scotland is the Scottish agency looking after historic monuments. ... Dumfries and Galloway (Dùn Phris agus an Gall-Ghaidhealaibh in Gaelic) is one of 32 council areas of Scotland. ... Kagyu Samyé Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre is a Tibetan Buddhist complex associated with the Kagyu school located at Eskdalemuir near Langholm, Scotland. ... The Kagyu (Tibetan: བཀའ་བརྒྱུད་; Wylie: Bka-brgyud) school, also known as the Oral Lineage and the Spotless Practice Lineage school, is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the other three being Nyingma (Rnying-ma), Sakya (Sa-skya), and Gelug (Dge-lugs). ... Tibetan Buddhism is the body of religious Buddhist doctrine and institutions characteristic of Tibet, the Himalayan region (including northern Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and Ladakh), Mongolia, Buryatia, Tuva and Kalmykia (Russia), and northeastern China (Manchuria: Heilongjiang, Jilin). ... City of Edinburgh (Mòr-bhaile Dhùn Èideann in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland. ... Image:Holrodab. ... For other uses, see Edinburgh (disambiguation). ... The Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (died AD 430), are several Roman Catholic monastic orders and congregations of both men and women living according to a guide to religious life known as the Rule of Saint Augustine. ... Saint Andrew is the name of several Cathedrals of the Anglican, Roman Catholic, Episcopalian and Orthodox Churches: St. ... Historic Scotland is the Scottish agency looking after historic monuments. ... Gabriel delivering the Annunciation to Mary. ... Saint Andrew (Greek: Andreas, manly), the Christian Apostle, brother of Saint Peter, was born at Bethsaida on the Lake of Galilee. ... This article is about the Christian holiday. ... Image:Holrodab. ... Origin and early history Carmelites (in Latin Ordo fratrum Beatæ Virginis Mariæ de monte Carmelo) is the name of a Roman Catholic order founded in the 12th century by a certain Berthold (d. ... Logo of East Ayrshire Council East Ayrshire (Siorrachd Inbhir Àir an Ear in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland. ... The Order of Cistercians (OCist) (Latin Cistercenses), otherwise Gimey or White Monks (from the colour of the habit, over which is worn a black scapular or apron) are a Catholic order of monks. ... Melrose Abbey, June 2004 Melrose Abbey, located in Melrose, Scotland, was founded in 1136 by Cistercian monks, on the request of King David I of Scotland. ... Cuthbert of Lindisfarne (c. ... East Lothian (Lodainn an Ear in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council areas in Scotland, and a lieutenancy Area. ... The adjective trinitarian is used in several senses: Ideas or things pertaining to the Holy Trinity A person or group adhering to the doctrine of Trinitarianism, which holds God to subsist in the form of the Holy Trinity The Trinitarian Order is a Catholic monastic order founded in 1198 by... This article concerns the holy Trinity of Christianity. ... Origin and early history Carmelites (in Latin Ordo fratrum Beatæ Virginis Mariæ de monte Carmelo) is the name of a Roman Catholic order founded in the 12th century by a certain Berthold (d. ... Whitecastle was originally a hillfort in East Lothian, Scotland, situated on the edge of the Lammermuir Hills, two miles south of the village of Garvald, ((), grid reference NT613686, OS Landranger No. ... The Order of Cistercians (OCist) (Latin Cistercenses), otherwise Gimey or White Monks (from the colour of the habit, over which is worn a black scapular or apron) are a Catholic order of monks. ... Nunraw Abbey or Sancta Maria Abbey, Nunraw is a working Trappist (Ordo Cisterciensis Strictioris Observantiae) monastery. ... The Order of Cistercians (OCist) (Latin Cistercenses), otherwise Gimey or White Monks (from the colour of the habit, over which is worn a black scapular or apron) are a Catholic order of monks. ... In general, a nun is a female ascetic who chooses to voluntarily leave the world and live her life in prayer and contemplation in a monastery or convent. ... This article is about the area in Scotland. ... Balmerino Abbey, or St Edwards Abbey, in Balmerino, Fife, Scotland, was a Cistercian monastic community founded in 1227 x 1229 by monks from Melrose Abbey with the patronage of Ermengarde de Beaumont and King Alexander II of Scotland. ... The Order of Cistercians (OCist) (Latin Cistercenses), otherwise Gimey or White Monks (from the colour of the habit, over which is worn a black scapular or apron) are a Catholic order of monks. ... Melrose Abbey, June 2004 Melrose Abbey, located in Melrose, Scotland, was founded in 1136 by Cistercian monks, on the request of King David I of Scotland. ... The standard of the NTS The National Trust for Scotland, or NTS, describes itself as The conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotlands natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy. ... Gabriel delivering the Annunciation to Mary. ... St Edward could be either of two kings of England: St Edward the Martyr (c. ... Culross Abbey is a Cistercian abbey in Culross, Scotland, head by the Abbot or Commendator of Culross. ... The Order of Cistercians (OCist) (Latin Cistercenses), otherwise Gimey or White Monks (from the colour of the habit, over which is worn a black scapular or apron) are a Catholic order of monks. ... Kinloss Abbey. ... Historic Scotland is the Scottish agency looking after historic monuments. ... Gabriel delivering the Annunciation to Mary. ... Saint Andrew (Greek: Andreas, manly), the Christian Apostle, brother of Saint Peter, was born at Bethsaida on the Lake of Galilee. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Culross Abbey is a Cistercian abbey in Culross, Scotland, head by the Abbot or Commendator of Culross. ... Dunfermline Abbey and Church - illustration from Cassells History of England circa 1902 Dunfermline Abbey is the remains of a great Benedictine abbey founded in 1070 by Queen Margaret, wife of Malcolm Canmore and granddaughter of Edmund Ironside, King of England. ... For the college, see Benedictine College. ... A priory is an ecclesiastical circumscription run by a prior. ... Bold textTHIS IS THE PAGE THAT A.S. REALLY NEEDS!! THIS IS NOW MARKED!!! ] ps i like A.O. This article is about an abbey as a Christian monastic community. ... Inchcolm Abbey, Inchcolm Island, Fife. ... The Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (died AD 430), are several Roman Catholic monastic orders and congregations of both men and women living according to a guide to religious life known as the Rule of Saint Augustine. ... A separate article is titled Columba (constellation). ... Inchcolm Abbey, Inchcolm Island, Fife. ... The Order of Friars Minor and other Franciscan movements are disciples of Saint Francis of Assisi. ... Gabriel delivering the Annunciation to Mary. ... The Isle of May Priory was a community of Benedictine canons established for 9 canons of Reading Abbey on the Isle of May in the Firth of Forth. ... The Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (died AD 430), are several Roman Catholic monastic orders and congregations of both men and women living according to a guide to religious life known as the Rule of Saint Augustine. ... For the college, see Benedictine College. ... Reading Abbey Reading Abbey is a large, ruined abbey in Reading, Berkshire, founded by Henry I in 1121 for the salvation of my soul, and the souls of King William, my father, and of King William, my brother, and Queen Maud, my wife, and all my ancestors and successors. // History... Saint Colman may refer to: Colman of Cloyne, the 6th century Bishop of Cloyne in Ireland Colman of Dromore, the 6th century Bishop of Dromore in Ireland Colman of Kilmacduagh, the 7th century Bishop of Kilmacduagh in Ireland Colman of Lindisfarne, the 7th century Bishop of Lindisfarne in England St... The Isle of May Priory was a community of Benedictine canons established for 9 canons of Reading Abbey on the Isle of May in the Firth of Forth. ... Lindores Abbey was a Tironensian abbey on the outskirts of Newburgh in Fife, Scotland. ... Tironensian monks, of the Order of Tiron, also spelled Thiron - apparently from Latin thironium, a high hill (Guillemin, 1999)- so called after the location of the mother abbey (established in 1109) in the woods of Tiron, Perche (some 35 miles west of Chartres, France). ... Kelso Abbey Kelso Abbey is a Scottish abbey built in the 12th century by a community of Tironensian monks (originally from Tiron, near Chartres, in France) who had moved from the nearby Selkirk Abbey. ... Gabriel delivering the Annunciation to Mary. ... Saint Andrew (Greek: Andreas, manly), the Christian Apostle, brother of Saint Peter, was born at Bethsaida on the Lake of Galilee. ... Pittenweem Priory The Augustinian Priory of the Village of Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland. ... The Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (died AD 430), are several Roman Catholic monastic orders and congregations of both men and women living according to a guide to religious life known as the Rule of Saint Augustine. ... 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Fransiscan Friary, Glasgow# Fransiscan 1477   Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary    

Highland Region

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Beauly Priory Valliscaulian from Val des Choux 1230 (HS)   The Priory Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint John the Baptist, Beauly
Fearn Abbey Premonstratensian 1227   The Abbey Church of Saint Ninian, Fearn
Fort Augustus Abbey built as a military fort, benedictine abbey and school in 20thC, now in private ownership    
North Rona monastery 7thC    

Lanarkshire

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Blantyre Priory Augustinian Canons (a cell of Jedburgh) 13thC    

Midlothian

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Newbattle Abbey Cistercian from Melrose 1140-1560   The Abbey Church of Saint Mary, Newbattle

Moray

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Elgin Friary Franciscan, restored and now in use by adjacent convent    
Kinloss Abbey Cistercian from Melrose 1150-1560   The Abbey Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Kinloss
Pluscarden Abbey * Valliscaulian priory from Val des Choux 1230, Benedictine priory, now Benedictine abbey   The Abbey Church of Saint Andrew, Pluscarden
Urquhart Priory Benedictine from Dunfermline 1124   The Priory Church of the Holy Trinity, Urquhart

North Ayrshire

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Kilwinning Abbey Tironensian from Kelso 1162   The Abbey Church of Saint Mary, Kilwinning

North Ayrshire non-Christian Monasteries

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Holy Island Monastery Tibetan Buddhist    

Orkney

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Brough of Birsay monastery possible monastic settlement or episcopal residence    
Eynhallow monastery# possible site of monastic settlement 12thC    

Perth & Kinross Region

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Abernethy Priory# Augustinian 1273, on site of earlier monastery and Culdees community, and possible cathedral, later site of college, nothing remains   The Priory Church of Saint Mary, Saint Bridget and Saint Abrinca
Coupar Angus Abbey Cistercian from Melrose 1161/64-1560, secularised 1606   The Abbey Church of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Coupar Angus
Elcho Priory Cistercian nuns ante1241    
Inchaffray Abbey Augustinian from Scone 1200   The Abbey Church of Saint John the Evangelist and Saint Mary, Inchaffray
Loch Tay Priory Augustinian from Scone 1122   The Priory Church of Saint Mary, Loch Tay
Montrose Abbey Dominican 1230    
St Fillan's Priory Augustinian from Inchaffray 1317   The Priory Church of Saint Fillan, St. Fillan's
St Serf's Inch Priory, St Serf's Inch, Loch Leven Culdee, then Augustinian Canons Regular c1150, now within an island nature reserve usually without public access (HS) Portmoakso Priory, Loch Leven Priory  
Scone Abbey Augustinian from Nostell c1120   The Abbey Church of the Holy Trinity, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Laurence, Saint Augustine and Saint Michael, Scone

Renfrewshire

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Houston - Trinitarian   The - Church of the Holy Trinity, Houston
Paisley Abbey+ Cluniac priory from Wenlock 1163, abbey 1245 (CS)   The Abbey Church of saints Mary, James, Mirin and Milburga
Renfrew Priory Cluniac from Cluny 1163    

Scottish Borders

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
St Bathan's Priory, Abbey St Bathans Cistercian nuns    
Coldingham Priory+ Benedictine from Durham 1098, part of priory church restored and now in parochial use   The Priory Church of Saint Mary, Saint Ebba and Saint Cuthbert, Coldingham
Dryburgh Abbey Premonstratensian from Alnwick 1150 (HS)   The Abbey Church of Saint Mary, Dryburgh
Fogo Priory Tironensian from Kelso    
Jedburgh Abbey Augustinian from St-Quentin, Beauvais 1138 (HS)   The Abbey Church of Saint Mary, Jedburgh
Kelso Abbey Tironensian, relocated from Selkirk in 1128 (HS)   The Abbey Church of Saint Mary and Saint John, Kelso
Melrose Abbey Cistercian from Rievaulx/Holmcultram 1136/7-1560 (HS)   The Abbey Church of Saint Mary and Saint John, Melrose
Peebles Friary Trinitarian (Church 1261), Friary 1473 The Cross Kirk The Friary Church of the Holy Trinity, Peebles
Selkirk Abbey Tironensian from Tiron 1113    

South Ayrshire

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Ayr Friary Dominican 1230   The Friary Church of Saint Catherine, Ayr
Crossraguel Abbey Cluniac from Paisley 1244 (HS)   The Abbey Church of Saint Mary, Crossraguel

South Lanarkshire

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Lesmahagow Priory Tironensian from Kelso 1144   The Priory Church of Saint Malo, Lesmahagow

Stirling Region

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Cambuskenneth Abbey Arrouasian from Arrouaise 1147, Augustinian (HS)   The Abbey Church of Saint Mary, Cambuskenneth
Inchmahome Priory, Lake of Menteith Augustinian 1238 (HS)    

West Dunbartonshire

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Ross Priory, Loch Lomond      

West Lothian

Foundation Communities/provenance Alt. Name Formal Name
Linlithgow Friary Carmelite c1401    
Manuel Nunnery Cistercian 1156   Emanuel Nunnery
Torphichen Preceptory+ Knights Hospitaller mid12thC    

See also