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Balmerino Abbey
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- The Abbey is situated in the award winning hamlet of Balmerino Village where examples of medieval farm buildings can be seen
- Connected with the Abbey are historical figures such as William the Lion, Mary of Guise, Mary Queen of Scots and even Bonnie Prince Charlie
- Within the wooded area of the grounds the heritage Spanish Chestnut (Castina Sativa) can be found, which is known to be over 450 years old
The ruins of Balmerino Abbey are a fine example of a 13th century Cistercian monastery, which became a dwelling house of the lords Balmerino after secularisation in 1603.
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