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    Default St Mary & St Finnan Church, Glenfinnan, Scotland, October, 2010

    I visited this on the way to the Isle of Skye last month - St Mary & St Finnan Church - a gorgeous little Roman catholic church on the banks of the equally stunning Loch Sheil, Glenfinnan - the famous landing place of Bonnie Prince Charlie which resulted in the Jacobite uprising...

    "The church was consecrated in 1873. Designed by E Welby Pugin in the Gothic style, the church enjoys an elevated and commanding position overlooking Loch Shiel with a spectacular view of the loch and surrounding hills. The church is a memorial chapel to the MacDonalds of Glenaladale, the family with whom Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed prior to the raising of the Jacobite standard at Glenfinnan in August 1745. The church contains memorial stones to the Prince and to members of the MacDonald family. Located in the village, 15 miles west of Fort William on A830 to Mallaig."

    Apparently funding ran out and did not stretch to the completion of the intended tower; the Irish Bell interned for this now lies in the grounds next to the church.





















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    Default Re: St Mary & St Finnan Church, Glenfinnan, Scotland, October, 2010

    some very nice pics there, especially like the 1st one

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    Default Re: St Mary & St Finnan Church, Glenfinnan, Scotland, October, 2010

    That looks lovely. Nice shots

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    Default Re: St Mary & St Finnan Church, Glenfinnan, Scotland, October, 2010

    they are very nice
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    Default Re: St Mary & St Finnan Church, Glenfinnan, Scotland, October, 2010

    Thats lovely, looks almost like it could be used
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    Default Re: St Mary & St Finnan Church, Glenfinnan, Scotland, October, 2010

    Nice pics ..love the first shot
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