The overgrown ruins of Lindores Abbey
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The overgrown ruins of Lindores Abbey
Image: © James Denham Taken: 31 Jul 2012
The Abbey was founded in 1191 by William I as a satellite house of Kelso Abbey and, like Kelso, was populated by an order of Tironesian monks. Many kings visited the Abbey including Edward I of England, David II of Scots and John Baliol (Toom Tabbard) puppet king and subordinate of Edward I.
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Image Location
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56.352318
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