St Meddan’s Church

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St Meddan's Church, Fintray - Fintray, Grampian - Places of Worship in Scotland | SCHR

This fascinating church ruin lies hidden among trees on a south-facing terrace overlooking the meandering River Don, and the runway of Aberdeen Airport can be seen in the distance. The site is located on the north slope of the Don valley and is surrounded by large arable fields. 

The medieval church was in use until 1703, when a new church was built in nearby Hatton of Fintray. It's exact date of construction is unclear but it was one of a number of churches in the locality that were granted to the abbey of Lindores (Fife) by its founder, David Earl of Huntingdon, between 1191 and 1195. 

The surrounding graveyard is now completely overgrown and tree-covered, but a number of interesting medieval gravestones can still be found, including one with a dagger and cross.

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