This historic ruin was contructed
in the 13th century and suffered many fires and attacks
In 1711 the Nave was destroyed when the central tower collapsed
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This peaceful stream once rose 60 feet and
flooded the town |
More of the ubiquitous fire weed |
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Pluscarden Abbey - "a community
of Catholic Benedictine monks
living in the only medieval British
monastery
still being used for its original purpose" |
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Beautiful
atmosphere - Amazing acoustics
Eleven monks sang Gregorian Chant. We followed with a different repertoire
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Baxter the "Abbey Cat" |
Abbey Chickens |
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