East Lothian Antiquarian and Field Naturalists Society made an expedition to Inchcolm Island on Saturday 4th Sept. led by Chris Tabraham,the recently retired Senior Inspector of Ancient Monuments and also principal historian of Historic Scotland. He is also the editor of the Transactions of the society. Chris has a thorough knowledge of the abbey, outlined its history and pointed out all the features of interest. The building complex is of particular interest because many of the buildings are more complete, than those of similar function, at any other Scottish medieval abbey.

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