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Crossraguel Abbey

Open to visitorsa Historic Environment Scotland site — many are free to wander; staffed ones charge and keep set hours

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Crossraguel Abbey is an abbey in South Ayrshire. It is the only abbey the Albion Guide lists in the county. It is looked after by Historic Environment Scotland. Maybole Station is 2.9 km away to the north-east.

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