But, then again . . . . .

By TrikinDave

Saint Bridget's Kirk - Dalgety Bay.

The cycle run took us past this kirk today so we stopped for a quick explore, one lady in the company said that Richard knew an interesting story about the place but she’d forgotten what it was. Richard had an interesting story about everything but, he unfortunately died just over three years ago. It’s amazing how often someone mentions one of his stories.
A brief Google brought up the following which may refresh failing memories

The kirk was originally built not long before 1170.
It was serviced by monks who rowed across from the monastery on Inchcolm to take the Sunday ceremonies.
And it was extended by Alexander Seton who, being Godson to Mary queen of Scots, was chosen to negotiate the legalities of James succeeding Elizabeth to the English throne in 1603. He later became Chancellor of Scotland.

This tombstone is Masonic as indicated by the dividers, hammer and the four letters "ASBR" (they vary from tomb to tomb in both arrangement and in the actual letters). I know a mason who has acknowledged that he knows the significance of these letters but it's a waste of time trying to extract further information from him; all I need now is for a mason to comment that I'm writing absolute rubbish.
We only spent a few minutes there, perhaps I'll go back again sometime and do a proper explore and get a decent blip.

Today's back blip is "Des Res" from the 23rd August.

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