📌 Maybole, South Ayrshire
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🛠️ Site closed for masonry work (checked April 2024)
The roofless ruin of Maybole Collegiate Church lies slightly downhill from the main road through Maybole town centre. A padlock usually prevents access, but those in the know can pick up the key from Crossraguel Abbey, a couple of miles down the road. The chapel dates to 1371 and was founded by Sir John Kennedy of nearby Dunure, who soon established a college of priests to pray for himself and his family. A few interesting architectural features remain, including the Kennedy coat of arms above the burial aisle, though we were sad to see quite a lot of litter around too. Maybole itself doesn’t warrant a feature separate page, but look out for the imposing town hall and castle as you drive through.
🌍 Location
📌 John Knox Street, Maybole town centre
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NS 302099
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 55.353482,-4.680469
❌ No public transport to Crossraguel Abbey, where the key must be collected from
🚗 Street parking
📝 Key info
⌚ Daily, April to September – collect key from Crossraguel Abbey
🎫 Free
