What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records St Drostan's Well as Holy Well (medieval), Spring (nil Antiquity). 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 Drostan's Well is associated with St Drostan, a 7th-century Pictish saint and companion of St Columba, known for his role in spreading Christianity in northern Scotland. The well was traditionally visited for healing, particularly for eye ailments, and is linked to local folklore involving miraculous cures and protective rituals.
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Places near here
New Aberdour BeachBeach / strand · 188 yd
Jane Whyte MemorialMemorial · 259 yd
St Drostan'sRuins · 319 yd
Ceard's CoveCave (period Unassigned) · 882 yd
Dundarg CastleHouse (19th Century) · 924 yd
DundargStone Ball(s) (stone)(period Unassigned) · 930 yd
Bonnyton HillField Boundary (period Unassigned) · 1040 yd
New Aberdour War MemorialMemorial · 1303 yd
Prestonian: Quarry Head, Aberdour Bay, North SeaSteamship (20th Century) · 1.4 mi
Pennan BayBay · 2.7 mi
Mill ShoreBeach / strand · 3.0 mi
Cullykhan BayBay · 3.1 mi