Fergus Cruithneach , also referred to as Fergus the pict , hailed from Ireland 🇮🇪 in the 8th... read more
Fergus Cruithneach , also referred to as Fergus the pict , hailed from Ireland 🇮🇪 in the 8th... read more
We entered the glamis church churchyard and went down the steps to see St. Fergus Well. Lovely... read more
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
We entered the glamis church churchyard and went down the steps to see St. Fergus Well. Lovely little spot, we then walked over the wee bridge and continued to walk along the river path, lots of paths available we followed the river to Glamis castle ( signposted and gates in place so you can't enter ) then took the higher path back to Glamis village itself. Beautiful walk we took our time and enjoyed the scenery so spent almost 2 hours in all but you can turn on any path and shorten your walk. Lovely spot to enjoy
since I am new to tripadvisor today I thought it would only be right to leave a review on my favourite little place to visit. Me and my family have been coming here for years and it is well and truly wonderful❤️
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
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.