Pluscarden Abbey is situated roughly 6 miles to the South-West of Elgin set in the peaceful wooded countryside of the Pluscarden Valley. The Abbey is open daily from 9am to 5pm and there is no admission fee to get in, however donations from any visitors to the Abbey are greatly appreciated. It is the only medieval monastery that is still inhabited by monks.

Pluscarden Abbey was originally founded in 1230 by Alexander II. Its site in a sheltered, south-facing glen against a background of forested hillside, adds to its beauty.

The atmosphere of quiet reflection and work dedicated to the glory of God is the same today as it was in the thirteenth century when an organised community of monks first came to this part of Morayshire Under the skilful hands of the present-day brethren, Pluscarden Abbey is a living entity that is returning again to something approaching its former splendour after so long a period of pillage and decay.

If you are privileged to visit the Abbey today, you will enjoy not only the beauty of its architecture and its restful atmosphere of devotion that has so deeply permeated this little corner of Scotland.