St Fergus's Well
St Fergus's Well
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK1,85,662 contributions
May 2022
St Fergus's Well is a natural spring situated by Glamis Burn below Glamis Parish Church, and is reached by a steep path with steps. The story goes that St Fergus, an 8th century Irish saint, lived in a nearby cave and set about converting the locals to Christianity. This site was said to have been where St Fergus conducted religious services and baptised the converts at the well. To this day, the spring is still active, although I didn’t see the source as when there’s water bubbling up.
The well is sign posted, although it can still take a bit of hunting for the trail. One route is via the churchyard, down to the stream and turn left (north) and floor the stream. The other is to walk past the church on Kirkwynd, past the metal gates that says private road no entry, and there’s a sign posted gate on the right. Not amazing to see, but fun trail
The well is sign posted, although it can still take a bit of hunting for the trail. One route is via the churchyard, down to the stream and turn left (north) and floor the stream. The other is to walk past the church on Kirkwynd, past the metal gates that says private road no entry, and there’s a sign posted gate on the right. Not amazing to see, but fun trail
Written 15 May 2022
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Frances G
Glasgow, UK46 contributions
Apr 2019
absolutely fascinating place in Glamis estate. a must visit if you go there. beautiful scenery and a really lovely easy walk. Then you can have lunch,.afternoon tea and scones or just coffee in the wonderful old kitchen cafe
Written 20 May 2019
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thetravellingmanUk
uk9,495 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We had a drive to Glamis yesterday, parked up in the car park, and explored the village. It's such a peaceful little village with its 18th century cottages, and you almost get the feeling that you've taken a step back in time. The village is an outstanding conservation area.
Walking through the village, and just past Glamis Kirk are signs pointing the way to St Fergus's Well (also known as Lady Well).
Although the route to St Fergus's Well is short, it is not suitable for wheelchairs, nor would we recommend it to anyone with walking difficulties due to some very steep steps that need to be negotiated.
The site was said to have been where St Fergus conducted open air religious services in the 8th century before the first church of Glamis was built.
The area has been built up with stone walls and slabs to trap the water for use.
There is a stone bench in the immediate vicinity to just sit, chill, listen to the sounds of the babbling burn, whilst enjoying the beauty of nature.
Well worth a visit.
Walking through the village, and just past Glamis Kirk are signs pointing the way to St Fergus's Well (also known as Lady Well).
Although the route to St Fergus's Well is short, it is not suitable for wheelchairs, nor would we recommend it to anyone with walking difficulties due to some very steep steps that need to be negotiated.
The site was said to have been where St Fergus conducted open air religious services in the 8th century before the first church of Glamis was built.
The area has been built up with stone walls and slabs to trap the water for use.
There is a stone bench in the immediate vicinity to just sit, chill, listen to the sounds of the babbling burn, whilst enjoying the beauty of nature.
Well worth a visit.
Written 5 August 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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