Abbeys in Scotland Worth the Detour

Most of Scotland's abbeys lost their roofs centuries ago, and somehow that makes them even better. The sky where the ceiling used to be, grass where the choir once stood, and stone carving close enough to touch. They're some of the most beautiful ruins in the country, and often the quietest.

We've gathered our favourite abbeys and priories across Scotland, from grand Border ruins to smaller ones tucked away in the north. Every one of them is worth the detour, and several hold graves worth finding.