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St Blane's Chapel

Dunagoil, Rothesay, Scotland
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Ranked #2 of 7 attractions in Rothesay
Type: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Swindon, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The Chapel is on the West Island Way well worth the walk although quite tiring. Take the circle route from Kilchattan Bay passing the lighthouse and the Chapel - magnificent views.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013 via mobile

spectacular scenary, much better than it looks, only five minutes from the car park, a must visit on bute!

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

good signage, excellent information about the history of the site, appreciated the footpaths etc. The views all round were excellent.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Stopped off here a few days ago, newborn lambs on the walk up, early evening light was amazing and the chapel had some very interesting features, spectacular views.

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Scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

My daughter and I came across this ruined chapel while walking the first part of the West Island Way which is a circular walk from Kilchattan Bay. It was very impressive with photogenic arches. The various burial areas were really interesting with their references to the Dark Ages - men and women were kept separate even in death! It's in... More

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Newcastle, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Walked up to this ruined church during a break in the weather. There is a lovely peaceful atmosphere amongst the ruins and the old tombstones. Definitely worth a look and it's a good walk too.

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isle of bute
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

This place is very atmospheric and makes you wish that stones could talk. It is beautiful and haunted in the best possible way.

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West of Scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

There is a stillness and spiritual feel to this ancient location. It dates from the iron-age through the early Celtic Church to Viking invasions. It is a devil of a walk up the hill but if your reasonably fit, the climb up is well worth it.

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upstate, ny
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

A hidden gem on the circuit trail around Kilchattan Bay. Made it my lunch stop and enjoyed the company of the ghosts of the monks who founded the place,

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Highlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2012

Well worth the small walk up the hill to reach the chapel. It is so quiet up there and it is so peaceful and a perfect way to while away a couple of hours. Both my husband and myself are keen photographers and we got some beautiful shots up there.

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