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Diocese of Moray atCathedral Ruins Elgin, Scottish Highlands (ELGIN)

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Located within a walking distance from St. Giles square and shopping center, this historical delight is a true treasure to behold! Walking around the perimeter gives attest to its stunning beauty and size but walking within the ruins is breath taking! the stones and chiseling is indescribable–chiseling into one’s eye and mind the craftsmanship and intricacy.

There are effigagies, stone markers, a monk’s scribing area–and while I did my best to stay out of the way, there was also a wedding going on while I was there–and so many handsome men in kilts!

What more of the history? Look here! Diocese of Moray

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Rosemarkie-Fortrose Parish Church

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Rosemarkie, a charming small town along the Moray Firth on the Black Isle, is a quaint place to wander, taking in the sea air and the charms of the area. Everything is acccessible by foot, once arrived in the town, which is a really nice treat.

The Church parish itself is easily found, tucked away just behind the High Street, along the Moray Firth, which offers stunning views inside the parish church as well as in the Kirkyard.

The church, founded by St. Boniface, is lovely and includes old history:

The town of Rosemarkie, though no large, is of considerable antiquity. It was erected into a royal burgh by Alexander, King of Scotland, probably Alexander II. The town of Chanonry was united to the burgh of Rosemarkie by a charter granted by King James II., anno 1444, under the common name of Fortross, which charter was ratified by King James VI., anno 1592; and confirmed in a still more ample form by the same monarch in the year 1612. (Source Link)