New car park at ancient place of worship in Moray is blessed by monks
A new car park built at a historic place of worship in Moray has been blessed by its resident monks.
Pluscarden Abbey
Tyre dumping condemned after incidents near Pluscarden Abbey
Hundreds of tyres have been illegally fly-tipped into a picturesque north river.
Predator Jimmy Savile was allowed to ‘roam freely’ at Highland boarding school, inquiry hears
Jimmy Savile was allowed to "roam freely" in the boys' dormitories of a Catholic school in the Highlands, an inquiry heard yesterday.
Saints relics to arrive in Aberdeen in 20-stone golden casket
Historic remains of a French saint will arrive at St Mary's Cathedral in Aberdeen today.
Moray pilgrims to wake across Europe to raise cash for Pluscarden Abbey
A group of Moray pilgrims will undertake a 1,000 mile trek through Europe to raise funds for the restoration of Pluscarden Abbey.
North-east musicians to play at Pluscarden for charity
Classical musicians from across the north-east are joining forces for a charity concert.
Famous tourist attractions of the north to benefit from £2.9 million fund
Some of the north’s most famous tourist attractions, including the Old Man of Storr and Pluscarden Abbey, are to get extra money to protect them from rising visitor numbers.
Expanded car park plans for historic Moray monastery to cope with tourism increase move a step forward
A historic place of worship in Moray has had plans approved to create a new car park to help cope with a huge increase in visitor numbers.
Serial offender spared prison after Moray monks offer to home him and change his ways
A group of monks have offered to help and give a home to a criminal who was arrested for causing a disturbance at Aberdeen Railway Station and shouting racist abuse at police officers.
Ancient monastery in Moray continues efforts to cope with huge tourism demand
An historic place of worship in Moray has moved a step closer to realising a project needed to cope with a huge influx of visitors.
Car park vision for north-east abbey backed by council
A bid to expand the car park at a historic place of worship in Moray has been given backing by the council.
VIDEO: Documentary explores mystery of monk who vanished from north-east monastery
A documentary is aiming to shed new light on the mystery of a monk who disappeared from a north-east monastery.
Veteran BBC presenter helping to boost Pluscarden Abbey appeal
Veteran journalist Kate Adie has pledged to boost the Pluscarden Abbey Appeal by speaking at a fundraising dinner.
Hardship of monks 70 years ago remembered on anniversary of north-east abbey’s reformation
For nearly four centuries silence was all that surrounded the remains of one of the north-east’s most picturesque places of worship.
Pilgrims arrive at Moray abbey to celebrate 70 years since reestablishment
Pilgrims have trekked to a celebrated place of worship in Moray to help usher in the next chapter of its history.
Pilgrims return to Pluscarden Abbey after recreating 800-mile journey made by monks 70 years ago
Pilgrims have returned to Moray after recreating the journey the monks that reformed a celebrated place of worship made seven decades ago.
Pluscarden pilgrimage to focus on education
A religious pilgrimage to a historic Moray abbey will this year focus on education, the north-east’s most senior Catholic cleric has said.
Pluscarden monks plot next phase of huge cash drive
Monks at Pluscarden Abbey have organised the next stage of a massive campaign to pay for the restoration of their ancient home.
Oil painting depicting ancient Moray monastery will help create its next chapter
A colourful oil painting depicting intricate features of a historic Moray landmark has been unveiled.
Pilgrims return to Pluscarden Abbey from 1,400-mile walk carrying stones from ancient home
The bells of a Moray monastery resounded yesterday to welcome back pilgrims from a massive 1,300-mile journey.
Road bosses scrap proposals to route dual A96 past Pluscarden Abbey
Transport bosses have scrapped controversial proposals to route a busy dual carriageway past a Moray monastery.
Men urged to live like a monk for a weekend
Young men have been asked to sacrifice social media for a weekend in order to sample the peaceful existence of a monk.
Moray pilgrims depart on 1,300-mile expedition to replicate journey from 800 years ago
Pilgrims making an epic 1,300-mile trek from France to Moray have begun their journey to raise money for a major refurbishment project.
Pluscarden Abbey: The life of a monk
Every day for the past 35 years, Brother Michael has been roused from sleep at 4.15am, before taking part in the first of eight services at Pluscarden Abbey near Elgin.
Spiritual sound of chanting monks raises funds for massive restoration of Moray abbey
The soulful sound of chanting monks has filled a cathedral to bolster funds for a massive restoration project in Moray.
Fundraising concert to take place in aid of transformation of Elgin monastery
A classical concert will take place next month to help raise funds for the transformation of an Elgin monastery.
Huge 1,300-mile expedition to raise £1million for restoration of Moray landmark to be made into documentary
A massive 1,300-mile fundraising trek to help resurrect an historic Moray landmark will be captured on film.
Fundraising plans for Pluscarden project surge ahead
Plans to resurrect part of a Moray monastery have taken a major step forward - with the announcement of key details about the sponsored trek which will help fund it.
Top librarian to lead £5million Pluscarden Abbey campaign
A top Aberdeen academic has been appointed to help organise a historic Moray landmark's vast collection of ancient books.
Roads bosses vow to listen to Moray residents’ concerns
Roads bosses have vowed to place concerns raised by Moray residents at the heart of the decision-making process as plans for dualling the A96 between Aberdeen and Inverness are finalised.
Moray monks welcome walkers to iconic abbey
Outdoors enthusiasts will be given a glimpse into one of Moray's most historic and enchanting landmarks during an upcoming celebration of the region's natural environment.
Pluscarden trek takes step forward
Plans to stage a pilgrimage from the heart of France to a Moray monastery have taken a step forward with the appointment of an armed forces luminary to oversee the project.