Greyfriars Church
Introduction
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Greyfriars Church
Image: © Anne Burgess Taken: 24 Mar 2007
The church has its origins in a Franciscan monastery founded by King Alexander II in the early 13th century. It was damaged during the reformation in 1560, and fell into ruin. In 1896 the church and monastery buildings was restored for the Marquess of Bute by architect John Kinross and has been a convent of the Sisters of Mercy ever since, with links to the Roman Catholic St Sylvester's Primary School next door. The gardens are open to visitors during the summer.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.647605
Longitude
-3.309623