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The abbey was founded in 1150 by King [[David I of Scotland|David I]] and was first colonised by monks from [[Melrose Abbey]]. It received its [[Papal bull|Papal Bull]] from [[Pope Alexander III]] in 1174, and later came under the protection of the [[Bishop of Moray]] in 1187. The abbey went on to become one of the largest and wealthiest religious houses in Scotland, receiving the valuable [[salmon]] fishing rights on the [[River Findhorn]] from [[Robert I of Scotland|Robert the Bruce]] in 1312, subsequently renewed by [[James I of Scotland|James I]] and [[James IV of Scotland|James IV]]. |
The abbey was founded in 1150 by King [[David I of Scotland|David I]] and was first colonised by monks from [[Melrose Abbey]]. It received its [[Papal bull|Papal Bull]] from [[Pope Alexander III]] in 1174, and later came under the protection of the [[Bishop of Moray]] in 1187. The abbey went on to become one of the largest and wealthiest religious houses in Scotland, receiving the valuable [[salmon]] fishing rights on the [[River Findhorn]] from [[Robert I of Scotland|Robert the Bruce]] in 1312, subsequently renewed by [[James I of Scotland|James I]] and [[James IV of Scotland|James IV]]. |
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During its history the abbey has received many royal visitors, including [[Edward I of England|Edward I]] in 1303, [[Edward III of England|Edward III]] in 1336 and [[Mary, Queen of Scots]], in 1562. The most renowned of the 24 [[abbot]]s the monastery had was [[Robert Reid (bishop)|Robert Reid]]. Reid introduced organised education, erecting a new [[library]] and other buildings at the abbey. He became Bishop of Orkney in 1541 and, following his death, became the founder and benefactor of the [[University of Edinburgh]] with funds from his estate. |
During its history the abbey has received many royal visitors, including [[Edward I of England|Edward I]] in 1303, [[Edward III of England|Edward III]] in 1336 and [[Mary, Queen of Scots]], in 1562. The most renowned of the 24 [[abbot]]s the monastery had was [[Robert Reid (bishop)|Robert Reid]]. Reid introduced organised education, erecting a new [[library]] and other buildings at the abbey. He became Bishop of Orkney in 1541 and, following his death, became the founder and benefactor of the [[University of Edinburgh]] with funds from his estate. The abbey and it's lands were part of the [[Barony of Muirton]] and the [[Lord Kinloss|Lordship of Kinloss]] at various times. |
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Few of the monastic buildings remain standing today. The remains of the abbey are now situated within a [[Cemetery|graveyard]] owned by the local authority, and are therefore accessible at all times. They are designated a [[scheduled ancient monument]].<ref>{{Historic Environment Scotland|num=SM1227|desc=Kinloss Abbey|access-date=23 February 2019}}</ref> |
Few of the monastic buildings remain standing today. The remains of the abbey are now situated within a [[Cemetery|graveyard]] owned by the local authority, and are therefore accessible at all times. They are designated a [[scheduled ancient monument]].<ref>{{Historic Environment Scotland|num=SM1227|desc=Kinloss Abbey|access-date=23 February 2019}}</ref> |
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| Monastery information | |
|---|---|
| Order | Cistercian |
| Established | 1151 |
| Disestablished | 1601 |
| Mother house | Melrose Abbey |
| Diocese | Diocese of Moray |
| Controlled churches | Avoch; Ellon |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | David I of Scotland |
| Important associated figures | Radulf, Robert Reid |
Kinloss Abbey is a Cistercian abbey at Kinloss in the county of Moray, Scotland.
The abbey was founded in 1150 by King David I and was first colonised by monks from Melrose Abbey. It received its Papal Bull from Pope Alexander III in 1174, and later came under the protection of the Bishop of Moray in 1187. The abbey went on to become one of the largest and wealthiest religious houses in Scotland, receiving the valuable salmon fishing rights on the River Findhorn from Robert the Bruce in 1312, subsequently renewed by James I and James IV.
During its history the abbey has received many royal visitors, including Edward I in 1303, Edward III in 1336 and Mary, Queen of Scots, in 1562. The most renowned of the 24 abbots the monastery had was Robert Reid. Reid introduced organised education, erecting a new library and other buildings at the abbey. He became Bishop of Orkney in 1541 and, following his death, became the founder and benefactor of the University of Edinburgh with funds from his estate. The abbey and it's lands were part of the Barony of Muirton and the Lordship of Kinloss at various times.
Few of the monastic buildings remain standing today. The remains of the abbey are now situated within a graveyard owned by the local authority, and are therefore accessible at all times. They are designated a scheduled ancient monument.[1]
See also
- Abbot of Kinloss, for a list of abbots and commendators
- List of listed buildings in Kinloss
- Scheduled monuments in Moray
References
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Kinloss Abbey (SM1227)". Retrieved 23 February 2019.
External links
57°38′02″N 3°33′59″W / 57.6338°N 3.5665°W
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