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    Arbroath Abbey

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    The Visitor Centre (including exhibition) and grounds (with some restrictions) are open. Due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, there is currently no visitor access to the abbey. Read the Declaration of Arbroath in the abbey from which Scotland's nobility proclaimed their independence from England in 1320. Or listen to your voice in the sacristy which has one of the longest echoes in the country. It once rang with the clamour of "lunatics" incarcerated here, The abbey was founded in 1178 by King William the Lion, who was buried here. 1 Apr to 30 Sept: Daily, 10am to 4.30pm Last entry 4pm 1 Oct to 31 Mar: Daily, 10am to last entry 3.15pm (closes 4pm) Closed for lunch 12.30pm to 1.30pm We recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry.

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    Abbey Street, Arbroath DD11 1EG, Scotland, Angus, United Kingdom

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