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NEW WORK AND NEW LOCATION: Welcome to the historical ruins of Dryburgh Abbey in the Scottish Borders.

Constructed nearly 900-years ago in the 1150s, the lives of the monks here consisted of religious services, agricultural duties, household functions, copying books and reading.

There're more photos from this ancient place, just go here -> https://www.iancylkowski.com/blog/2025/6/21/dryburgh-abbey-dryburgh-scottish-borders-summer 👍

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A sweeping view across the tranquil cemetery at Dryburgh Abbey reveals the magnificent red sandstone ruins rising majestically against a brilliant blue sky dotted with white clouds; the left structure displays soaring Gothic arches and remnants of intricate stonework, whilst the right section features a stunning large pointed window with delicate tracery, and scattered throughout the verdant green grass in the foreground are weathered gravestones and ornate monuments of various sizes, all framed by mature trees that enhance the serene, historic atmosphere of this ancient Scottish abbey.

A dramatic view through a carved stone archway at Dryburgh Abbey, framing the imposing ruins of the North Transept chapel; the chapel's weathered red sandstone walls, tall pointed arches, and remnants of Gothic windows rise sharply against a bright, partly cloudy sky, with neat green grass and mature trees surrounding the ancient structure, while intricate medieval carvings are visible on the arch in the foreground.

Inside the North Transept chapel of Dryburgh Abbey, the image reveals soaring ribbed stone vaults and elegant, clustered columns of weathered red sandstone, with tall lancet windows filled with diamond-patterned glass casting a gentle light across the interior; prominent gravestones and a large stone tomb rest against the walls, their inscriptions partly faded, imbuing the historic space with a reverent and timeless atmosphere.

A view through a large, weathered stone archway frames the lush green grounds of Dryburgh Abbey, with sunlight streaming in from above and casting a starburst effect in the sky; directly ahead stands the refectory ruin, distinguished by its pointed gable and the remnants of a St Catherine's wheel window, surrounded by tall trees and a partly cloudy blue sky.

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This beautiful rock island looks amazing at night. This is the view I had a couple of years ago from the meadows just southeast of it. I arrived here when it was still light. By the time the island and especially the Abbey atop looked this Disney-like, though, darkness had fallen. What also started happening, was the tide rising. Because the grounds here slope up ever so slightly, the water comes up really quickly. While I managed to keep my feet dry, I did have to run for it.

📷 7D Mark II · 16-35mm
⚙️ 16mm · f/8 · ISO 400 · 30s
📆 2018-05-04 · 23:02

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There's a crack in everything...

#dailypicture #silentsunday #history #christianity #abbey #middelburg #greatcloisters #architecture #colorfulwindows

Close-up of a stained glass window, great cloisters Middelburg abbey. You see a part of the monastic garden.
There is a crack in the window pillar at the right side of the picture. The sunlight paints beautiful shadows at the window sill.

Some pictures of the festival "Middelburg Volkoren" last weekend.
88 choirs at 21 locations in the historic center of the Zeeland capital.

#dailypicture #middelburg #historic #choirlife #livemusic #festival #abbey #churches

Brugs vocaal ensemble in the great cloisters of the Middelburg abbey

KAT koor ('choir of all times') in the Oostkerk

Front of the historic organ (1783) in the Oostkerk

Small hut, Furness Abbey. #furnessabbey #furnessabbeyruins #abbey #hut #barrow #BarrowinFurness #Furness #Cumbria #photography #photographer #photo

Small hut, Furness Abbey.

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In the middle of the landscape.
Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec. Southern Poland. Sunday's walk - June 2025

#Photography #Landscape #LandscapePhotography #Architecture #Abbey #Monastery #Spring #Tyniec #Poland #MarekJedra #Fotografia #Krajobraz #FotografiaKrajobrazowa #Architektura #Opactwo #Klasztor #Wiosna #Polska

The photo shows a large monastery, situated on a limestone hill in the middle of greenery. The frame is divided into 3 equal horizontal parts. One third of the frame from the bottom is a close-up of a dark green oat field, beyond which a narrow strip of yellowish grass peeks out. The middle strip is a tree-covered limestone hill on which stands a sprawling monastery. Limestone rocks are visible only on the right side under the monastery buildings. The upper part of the photo is a cloudy sky with a gray-blue color.

In the middle of the landscape.
Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec. Southern Poland. Sunday's walk - June 2025

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The baroque C18 library at Stift Admont, Styria, Austria. May 2025. This is a working Benedictine monastery first created in 1074. This elegant room lifts the spirits. The frescoes by the then 80 year old Bartolomeo Altomonte ( Bartholomäus Hohenberg ) are particularly delightful, covering all 7 of the cupolas in the 70 meters long room.

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Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire is a watercolor painting by English artist David Cox (1783-1859).

https://stellar-art.pixels.com/featured/bolton-abbey-yorkshire-david-cox-1783-1859.html

#art #ArtHistory #England #Yorkshire #ruins #abbey

Ruined abbey walls stand amidst lush greenery beside a serene river. Several cows gather near the water's edge, creating a peaceful rural scene under a soft, muted sky.

Hold your horses // 27 may 2025

#goose #crossing #abbey #singel

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Magnificent Melrose Abbey, standing close to the heart of Melrose in the Scottish Borders. It was founded by King David I in 1136 and is one of the four great abbeys of the Scottish Borders. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/melrose/melroseabbey/index.html

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Melrose Abbey. The image shows a side view of the length of the abbey and abbey church at Melrose, with the taller ruins of the church on the right and other elements on the left. Leading back to the abbey is a broad area of mown grass containing gravestones and monuments. The scene is in sunshine.

Mont Saint-Michel has many secrets hiding behind its walls, but the phantom knights are the most intriguing. https://flip.it/c97dUM #france #history #knights #ghosts #historic #landmark #abbey