West Kirk - Outlander Location

This is the ruined West Parish Church at Culross in Fife, Scotland.  It is believed to date from the early 16th century.  It was already in a run-down state by 1633.

It is very atmospheric and is surrounded by a graveyard with many very old gravestones in it.

Some old grave slabs were used in later building work.  This stone depicting an axe and sword has been used as a lintel over a doorway.

Another lintel is a grave slab with a very decorative key inscribed on it.

It is an amazing place to visit and was used as a location in Outlander as the Black Kirk.

Check out some more churches old and new at InSPIREd Sunday.

Love, Liz

Beautiful and Historic - Culross

I visited the beautiful Fife village of Culross recently.  It has to be one of the most atmospheric places in Scotland.  There are so many original, historic houses there, that walking around the cobbled streets feels like stepping back in time.

The mustardy yellow building is Culross Palace which dates from 1597.  This is the colour it would have been originally!

You might recognise it as the location for a few films, among them - The Little Vampire and The 39 Steps.

The village is looked after by the National Trust for Scotland who have worked hard to retain the village's historic atmosphere.  If you are ever travelling in Fife, you must visit Culross.

Love, Liz