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Tarves Tomb

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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Tarves Tomb is a ruined church in Aberdeenshire. It is one of two ruined churches the Albion Guide lists in the county. The site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.

The nearest other ruined church is Kinkell Church, 14.7 km to the south-west. The nearest railway station is Inverurie, 13.2 km to the south-west.

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