Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
St Cyrus
Also known as: Eaglais Chiric, Eaglais Ghirig
St Cyrus — village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
St Cyrus is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,160 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.7752°, -2.4157°.
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From the Wikipedia article
St Cyrus or Saint Cyrus (Scots: Saunt Ceerus), formerly Ecclesgreig (from Scottish Gaelic: Eaglais Chiric) is a village in the far south of Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
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Background
History
The remains of the Kaim of Mathers is located on rock pinnacles on the northernmost part of the beach. Built by the Berkeley (or Barclay) family, it was used as a refuge by David de Berkeley from the vengeance of the king when, around 1420, he was part of a group who murdered the local sheriff, John Melville of Glenbervie. The ruins of Old St Cyrus Church lie in the churchyard and are used as a burial vault for the Porteous family. The manse dates from the early 18th century and was remodelled at ground floor in the late 19th century. The current parish church dates from 1787 but was heavily remodelled around 1870 (including a spire). The old schoolhouse (run by the church and next to the…
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- Coordinates
- 56.7752, -2.4157
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- DD10 0BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Population
- 1,160
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1011272 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Cyrus (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Cyrus Ancient Nether Kirkyard at Dusk.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Cyrus?
- St Cyrus is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD10 0BQ).
- Is St Cyrus free to visit?
- Yes, St Cyrus is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Cyrus?
- The nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD10 0BQ.