The Historic Well at Scotlandwell
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The Historic Well at Scotlandwell
Image: © G Laird Taken: 9 Mar 2018
The village of Scotlandwell takes its name from the healing waters that bubble up through sand at the foot of Bishop Hill. The ornamental well was built of sandstone from quarries at nearby Greenhead of Arnot and Nivingston near Cleish on the far side of Loch Leven. It was completed in 1858 at a cost of £154. The stonework was put in place by local mason Thomas Hay and the wooden canopy was constructed by Lindores joiner Alexander Kelloch. On 3rd July 1858 the well, decked with flowers, was inaugurated at a special celebration attended by everyone in Scotlandwell. The well is a Category B Listed Building. https://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/200351975-scotland-well-well-road-well-portmoak#.WqVCWTFLGtU provides only the listing. The details above came from an information board near the well.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.200445
Longitude
-3.315486