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Isle of May Priory

Open accessin a National Nature Reserve open to the public

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Isle of May Priory is a priory in Fife. It is the only priory the Albion Guide maps in the county. North Berwick Station is 17.8 km away to the south-west.

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