Spynie Palace

Location: Near Elgin, Morayshire IV30 5QG

Telephone: 01343 546358

Website: www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place

Spynie Palace was for five centuries the residence of the bishops of Moray. During that time, the palace stood on the edge of Spynie Loch, a sea-loch giving safe anchorage for fishing boats and merchant vessels. A thriving settlement developed about it. Today, nothing remains of either the sea-loch or the medieval town. However, the gaunt ruin of Spynie Palace does survive remarkably intact. Together with St Andrews Castle in Fife, Spynie remains the largest surviving medieval bishop’s house in Scotland.

Offer for YAC Pass holders:
Free entry with a valid YAC Pass Card when accompanied by a paying adult