
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Balvenie as Church (period Unknown)(possible), Well (period Unknown). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Balvenie is associated with Saint Fillan, a 7th-century Irish monk and healer, and its holy well was traditionally visited for its supposed curative properties, particularly for skin ailments and eye complaints. The site is linked to early Christian worship in Pictish Scotland, with local traditions suggesting that Saint Fillan founded a monastery at Balvenie.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Dufftown, Convalmore DistilleryDistillery (period Unassigned) · 507 yd
TullichVilla (19th Century) · 695 yd
Buchromb WoodWood · 842 yd
Keith and Dufftown RailwayHeritage attraction · 982 yd
Dufftown StationRailway Station (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 989 yd
Dufftown, Balvenie DistilleryDistillery (period Unassigned) · 1040 yd
The Glenfiddich Distillery Visitor CentreHeritage attraction · 1476 yd
Knock of BuchrombMountain / peak · 1558 yd
Kininvie HouseTower House (medieval) · 1.1 mi
Scaut HillMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Dufftown, Mortlach DistilleryDistillery (19th Century), Tower House (medieval) · 1.6 mi
Heathery IsleIsland · 2.7 miOther information
Photo: Dave Kelly · CC BY-SA 2.0