Balnakeil Church and Cemetery

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Balnakeil Church -- and the adjoining Balnakeil Cemetery is worth a stop in Durness, Scotland, if you like ruins and old graveyards.

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  • Created By: Cheryl
  • Created: January 24, 2025 4:06 am
  • Updated: January 31, 2025 9:36 pm
Place Type: Historical Sites, Ruins, and Cemeteries
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Locale: Europe, Scotland, Scottish Highlands, UK
Address: Durness, Lairg IV27 4PX, United Kingdom
City: Durness
Postal code: IV27 4PN
The remnants of an old stone church and old cemetery are worth visiting if you like that sort of thing -- which I do.

The remnants of an old stone church and old cemetery are worth visiting if you like that sort of thing — which I do.

Balnakeil Church and Cemetery
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If you like visiting cemeteries, you’ll want to stop at this one on your way through Scotland’s NC500.

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Balnakeil Church

Great beach with white sand and shallow waters. Ver nice caves in there to explore too. Drive slow as the road is narrow but it is worth getting there. A few shows in Dunress so you can grab a few snacks and drinks.
I found this ruined church and cemetary to be very peaceful and intriguing.

What a bonus next to a beach that would rival any (perhaps not in terms of temperature!!!)
If you like walking around old churches and cemeteries you'll like this place.
Keep an eye open for the grave of a local Bard who is buried here.
Came for a walk here on Balnakeil Beach. Small carpark right beside this church. But because of quite windy weather there was still some space available.

Before going for a walk I went to look at this church. The atmosphere was very magical and eerie on that grey and cloudy day. Only a few visitors on the grounds.

It was probably built in 1619, later on some parts were added and rebuilt. It was in use until 1814. Even though there might have been a church before on this site. Dating back to 1200. So it is quite the historic site. And the graveyard holds some interesting memorials.

Really worth a walk and a look around. Very nice remains and very pretty. Combine your visit to the beach with a visit to this church.
Very interesting short stop. The Chapel tomb dates back to the 17th century so pretty special to see.
There's a handy little car park and it's next to a gorgeous beach. Definitely worth the run from Durness

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Category: Cemetery | Historical Site | Ruins

Tags: Cemetery | Durness | historical locations | NC500 | ruins | Scotland | Scottish Highlands | UK

General Locale: Europe | Scotland | Scottish Highlands | UK

Place Type: Historical Sites, Ruins, and Cemeteries

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