St Molnag's Chapel

Heritage Site in Inverness-shire

Scotland

St Molnag's Chapel

Ferry arriving at Clachan, Raasay Credit: Sandy Gerrard

St Molnag's Chapel is a historic religious site located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated on the eastern shore of Loch Ness, this ancient chapel is considered a significant heritage site, attracting visitors from all over the world. Dating back to the 13th century, it is believed to have been founded by St Molnag, a Celtic saint who resided in the area during the early medieval period.

The chapel is constructed in the traditional Scottish architectural style, featuring a rectangular shape with a simple stone exterior. The interior comprises a single nave with a small altar at the eastern end. The chapel's walls are adorned with religious symbols and ancient carvings, reflecting the rich history of the site.

St Molnag's Chapel offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, with Loch Ness stretching out in front of it and the majestic mountains of the Scottish Highlands in the distance. The tranquil ambiance and picturesque setting make it a popular spot for contemplation and reflection.

While the chapel is no longer used for regular worship, it remains an important pilgrimage site for individuals seeking spiritual solace and a connection to Scotland's religious past. Visitors can explore the chapel grounds, marvel at the ancient architecture, and learn about the fascinating legends associated with St Molnag and the area's early Christian heritage.

Preservation efforts have been made to maintain the chapel's historical integrity, ensuring that future generations can continue to appreciate its significance. St Molnag's Chapel stands as a testament to Scotland's religious and cultural heritage, providing a glimpse into the past for visitors and historians alike.

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St Molnag's Chapel Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.353/-6.082 or Grid Reference NG5436. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ferry arriving at Clachan, Raasay

Sandy Gerrard

Cut Mark, Home Farm, Raasay

Not shown on modern OS DB but shown on Six-inch 2nd and later editions, 1892-1960

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Corner of Home Farm, Raasay

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OS Pivot, Raasay House, Raasay

Not shown on modern OS DB but shown on Six-inch 2nd and later editions, 1892-1960.

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Oskaig Point

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Dismantled railway, Raasay

Used to transport iron ore from the mines down to the ironworks, which were active during the First World War. The land is now used for grazing cattle. The red hills of Skye are in the background, with Glamaig prominent.

Ian Taylor

Dismantled railway, Raasay

Used to transport iron ore from the mines down to the ironworks, which were active during the First World War. The red hills of Skye are in the background, with Glamaig prominent.

Ian Taylor

Ruined mine building, Raasay

No.1 Mine was active during the First World War. A railway was used to transport iron ore down to the ironworks at Suisnish. The red hills of Skye are in the background, with Glamaig prominent.

Ian Taylor

Entrance to Raasay No.1 Mine, August 1995

The mine was developed before WWI by the William Baird Company to supply ironstone to their iron-smelting works in Lanarkshire and Ayrshire. The entrance to the mine was by the adit driven into the hillside beyond the white notice. Further information with many photographs can be seen on the Canmore website - Link

. A railway was used to transport ore from the site to be exported via the old wooden pier at Suisnish - Link . The 'bridge' in the foreground of the image is over a stream; presumably when intact it carried the rail track.

Trevor Littlewood

Raasay War memorial at Inverarish

Inverarish is the largest settlement on Raasay making it the logical location for the island's war memorial. The village looks out over the Narrows of Raasay to Skye, just a kilometre or two distant.

Trevor Littlewood

View near Oskaig

On the west coast of Raasay with Skye in the distance. From a print, date uncertain.

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Road above Oskaig Plantation

Looking towards Orchard Wood. From a print, date approximate.

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Piers of former railway viaduct

The viaduct carried by these piers carried a rope-worked railway built during the First World War to serve a nearby iron mine.

David Tyers

Abandoned mine building

Derelict building at the site of Raasay Mine 2, a short lived iron mine believed to have seen little production due to geological faulting. It was connected to a processing plant at Suisnish by a rope-worked railway.

David Tyers