St Columba's Aberdour Church
It only took us 11.5 hours, but we finally made it to Scotland!
Jay has been before, but Edinburgh has been on Ren's dream holiday list forever. However, in order to visit Edinburgh we needed a place to stay that was dog friendly and as a popular destination Edinburgh itself wasn't ideal for us. Ren who likes to plan and research found a lovely little place in Aberdour to stay complete with its very own castle which was motivation enough for us to book this place. And thus our holiday began.
By the time we reached Scotland there was no point in going to Edinburgh straight away. It had been a long drive and we were keen to stretch our legs and see what was on offer at our home for the next three days. Ren had found lots of landmarks a few minutes walk from our Inn and so that is where our story begins, Aberdour.
St Columba's Church was built in 1843 as a private chapel for the Earl of Moray's employees. It opened in 1845 and was listed under the minister of St Serfs, Burntisland, as it's daughter church. It transferred to the Scottish Episcopal Church in 1918 and became popular especially during the First and Second World War when service families with religious roots came to live in Aberdour.
Apparently, the church has undergone very little change since its construction in 1843 and while it is awaiting a new minister to be appointed, it is an adorable village church which has a great relationship with nearby St Fillans.
It was practically opposite our hotel and so was a beautiful place to look out on when we left each day. It's very close to the two Dovecots within Aberdour and on the same street as St Fillan's Church Hall, but the other church itself seems quite far away in comparison as it is located the other side of the castle.
As our first Scottish adventure, this was perfect. It wasn't too far away from where we were staying, it was a lovely view, and it wasn't too strenuous. We managed to do this church, the two dovecots, and the village hall all within our 15 minute walk around before a quick wash up, dinner, and bed.
The church does give off a slight eerie vibe. Perhaps it was because it was a silent place on a fairly busy main road. It's tucked away between houses with a little land. Both old and new compared to its surroundings. We can see why it hasn't really changed over the years. However, it is no doubt worth the small wander up the road if you find yourself in Aberdour. See how history both changes and doesnt.
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