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Pluscarden Abbey was founded in 1230 by Alexander II for the Valliscaulian Order. In 1454, following a merger with the priory of Urquhart, Pluscarden Priory became a Benedictine house. It fell into decline after the Scottish Reformation, and by 1680 it was in a ruinous condition. In 1948, it became a house of the Subiaco Cassinese Congregation of Benedictines, and restoration began at the hands of monks from Prinknash Abbey. It was elevated to abbatial status in 1974.

Geoff Taylor

2024