The beautiful, and surprisingly extensive, remains of Arbroath Abbey in the heart of Arbroath in Angus. The abbey was founded in 1178 by King William I for a group of Tironensian monks previously resident at Kelso Abbey. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/arbroath/arbroathabbey/index.html

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On this day in history. The Declaration of Arbroath, probably the most important and influential document in Scottish history and considered by UNESCO to be of world significance, was dated 6 April 1320: making it 703 years old today. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/arbroath/arbroathabbey/index.html

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On this day in history. The Battle of Arbroath was fought between supporters of the Ogilvy and Lindsay families over claims on the administrative control of Arbroath Abbey on 24 January 1446 (or 1445). 600 are said to have been killed. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/arbroath/arbroathabbey/index.html

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