• When you choose to make your vows in Culross Abbey you are surrounded by a long history of people who have found a welcome and safety within these walls.
  • Maol Choluim I, Earl of Fife. Culross Abbey is a former Cistercian abbey in Culross, Scotland, headed by the Abbot or Commendator of Culross.
  • Stopped at the Abbey before going down into Culross, the village is amazing to see, the Abbey is old but is worth if only if you go down to the village.
  • Partially still used as a Church of Scotland abbey, Culross Abbey was first constructed in the 13th century.
  • Culross village is well visited but a lot of people miss out on the Abbey which is a shame. It is quite a steep walk up to the Abbey but well worth it.
  • Culross Abbey was founded in 1217 by Malcolm, 3rd Earl of Fife, who brought Cistercian monks here from Kinloss Abbey.
  • Approaching Culross Abbey from Kirk Street. Shadow of a roof line and a drainage channel. ... Culross Abbey Manse seen from the west.
  • Culross is also known as the birth place of Saint Kentigern, A.D.612, who became St Mungo, patron Saint of Glasgow. The Abbey Church was formerly part of...
  • In 1215, Malcolm, the 7th Earl of Fife, founded an abbey at Culross for monks from KInloss Abbey in Moray.
  • Medieval Period The Cistercian monastery that would become Culross Abbey was offically founded in 1217 by Malcolm I, the Earl of Fife.