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Features

• The Abbey is situated in the award winning hamlet of Balmerino Village where examples of medieval farm buildings can be seen
• Architectural features include Norman arches and Barrel vaults
• 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

About the property
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.

Opening times

Open all year, daily