What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Peterculter, St Peter's Well as Holy Well (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
St Peter's Well at Peterculter is associated with St Peter and was traditionally visited for its supposed healing properties, particularly for ailments related to the eyes and general health. The well, recorded as a medieval holy site, reflects the broader Christian tradition of saintly wells in Scotland, often linked to local pilgrimage and seasonal rituals.
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Places near here
Peterculter, Station Road South, St Peter's Parish ChurchBurial Ground (medieval) - (post Medieval), Church (18th Century) · 116 yd
Peterculter, Station Road South, St Peter's Parish Church HallChurch Hall (20th Century) · 154 yd.jpg?width=1280)
Peterculter, Station Road, Culter StationRailway Station (19th Century) · 154 yd
Peterculter Parish ChurchMemorial · 309 yd
Maryculter Home FarmNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 504 yd
MaryculterManse (period Unassigned) · 548 yd
Brides Ward WoodForest or wood · 1083 yd
NormandykesNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1266 yd
Kirkton of Maryculter, CemeteryCemetery (20th Century) · 1.1 mi
Newmill Hill ForestWood · 1.2 mi
Hill of MilltimberMountain or hill · 1.5 mi_-_geograph.org.uk_-_2102202.jpg?width=1280)
Drum Castle Rose GardenHeritage attraction · 2.7 mi