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Abbey Ruins.

These very attractive stone colours are at Kilwinning Abbey and monastery in North Ayrshire, Scotland.
It is I understand a type of limestone from a local quarry, (Goldcraigs freestone quarry)

Founded in the late 1100s it was the home of Tironensian Benedictine monks, who lived here for around 400 years, the majority of monks would have come from the Mother House of Kelso Abbey.

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Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I have photographed this ruin, Roger. Did you visit 'Dalgarven Mill - Museum Of Country Life & Costume', just up the road from here? All the best, Joe
3 weeks ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Joe, Son of the Rock:

Thank you Joe, We spent so long in the old abbey that we had to move on quickly , The Mill is on the list when we are able to return.
3 weeks ago

Nicole Merdrignac said:

Superbe photo de ces ruines. Bonne soirée. Nicole .
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to Nicole Merdrignac:

Very nice comments Nicole, thank you!
3 weeks ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Roger (Grisly):

I recommend the treacle scones in the museum cafe.
3 weeks ago

Marije Aguillo said:

Precios toma de esas bellas ruinas.
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to Marije Aguillo:

Very kind Marije, thank you.
3 weeks ago

Malik Raoulda said:

La structure et la texture des pierres sont vraiment remarquables.
HWW.
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Thank you Malik, Stone unique to the area
3 weeks ago

William Sutherland said:

Awesome shot!

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3 weeks ago

LotharW said:

Was diese Steine schon so alles erlebt haben. HWW, Roger! Bleib gesund und komm gut durch die zweite Wochenhälfte.
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

Some great texture and colour in that wall.
HWW Roger. Have a great day.
3 weeks ago

Annemarie said:

beautiful........

Have a nice Wednesday
3 weeks ago ( translate )

sunlight said:

Eine sehr interessnte und schöne alte Mauer Roger.
3 weeks ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Impressive ruins; well captured Roger.
hWW
3 weeks ago ( translate )