Cambuskenneth Abbey

  • 1m east of Stirling off the A907

 

Overview

Visit the resting place of King James III and his wife Queen Margaret in the shadow of the mighty Stirling Castle.

Cambuskenneth Abbey was founded in about 1140 by King David I to serve Stirling Castle, which stands a short distance to the west. It was the scene of Robert the Bruce’s parliaments in 1314 and 1326, and the burial place of James III and Margaret of Denmark in the 1480s.

The abbey’s chief delight is the bell tower – there are no parallels for this structure in Scotland. It’s an excellent example of 1200s architecture, with good lancet windows and ornamental arcades.

Opening times

The grounds and the ground floor of the abbey are open.

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Last entry 5pm

Closed:
1 Oct to 31 Mar

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