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She built the Monastery at Dumfries and invited Benedictine Nuns from Arras, France to come to introduce Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in reparation for the dissolution of so many Monasteries in the Border Countries during the sixteenth century.

In 1988 the Monastery moved to Largs on the west coast of Scotland. By Decree of the Holy See in 1992 the community was amalgamated with the Tyburn Nuns.

The monastic hospitality of the community finds expression in the retreat wing overlooking spectacular views of the Clyde, the Cumbrae Islands and the Largs Hills, and in the Christian Heritage Museum.

The special quality of the spirituality of the largs community is summed up in the words - Confidence And Prayerful Service.

The Christian Heritage Museum traces the history of Monasticism from the Desert Fathers through Europe, and via Ireland to the west of Scotland. A large section of the Heritage Museum is devoted to Monastic Crafts. The intricate work of illumination, manuscripts & vestment embroidery, is presented in detail. The Flemish carved wooden statues of the Virgin and Child dating from the early Middle Ages are of great historic interest. The Heritage Museum is open to the public, visitors and interested groups from April to October, as are also the Tea Room and Shop. There is no charge for the Heritage tours, but donations are welcome.

Story of St Benedictine Monastery Largs