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Tomintoul

Chapel (medieval)

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Tomintoul as Chapel (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1km. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Tomintoul is associated with Saint Fillan, a 7th-century Irish monk and healer, and the site is traditionally linked to a holy well known for its curative properties, particularly for ailments of the eyes and skin. The area has a long history of pilgrimage and religious significance, with remnants of a medieval chapel and a cross slab indicating early Christian activity.

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