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Balmerino Abbey

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Balmerino Abbey is an abbey in Fife. The Albion Guide charts three abbeys in the county; this is one of them. For arrivals by rail, Invergowrie Station is 5.3 km to the north. The nearest other abbey is Dron Chapel, 9.9 km to the north-west.

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