Ian Cylkowski Photography
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NEW WORK AND NEW LOCATION: Welcome to the historical ruins of Dryburgh Abbey in the Scottish Borders.

Constructed nearly 900-years ago in the 1150s, the lives of the monks here consisted of religious services, agricultural duties, household functions, copying books and reading.

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Inside the North Transept chapel of Dryburgh Abbey, the image reveals soaring ribbed stone vaults and elegant, clustered columns of weathered red sandstone, with tall lancet windows filled with diamond-patterned glass casting a gentle light across the interior; prominent gravestones and a large stone tomb rest against the walls, their inscriptions partly faded, imbuing the historic space with a reverent and timeless atmosphere.
Inside the North Transept chapel of Dryburgh Abbey, the image reveals soaring ribbed stone vaults and elegant, clustered columns of weathered red sandstone, with tall lancet windows filled with diamond-patterned glass casting a gentle light across the interior; prominent gravestones and a large stone tomb rest against the walls, their inscriptions partly faded, imbuing the historic space with a reverent and timeless atmosphere.
Inside the North Transept chapel of Dryburgh Abbey, the image reveals soaring ribbed stone vaults and elegant, clustered columns of weathered red sandstone, with tall lancet windows filled with diamond-patterned glass casting a gentle light across the interior; prominent gravestones and a large stone tomb rest against the walls, their inscriptions partly faded, imbuing the historic space with a reverent and timeless atmosphere.
A sweeping view across the tranquil cemetery at Dryburgh Abbey reveals the magnificent red sandstone ruins rising majestically against a brilliant blue sky dotted with white clouds; the left structure displays soaring Gothic arches and remnants of intricate stonework, whilst the right section features a stunning large pointed window with delicate tracery, and scattered throughout the verdant green grass in the foreground are weathered gravestones and ornate monuments of various sizes, all framed by mature trees that enhance the serene, historic atmosphere of this ancient Scottish abbey.
A sweeping view across the tranquil cemetery at Dryburgh Abbey reveals the magnificent red sandstone ruins rising majestically against a brilliant blue sky dotted with white clouds; the left structure displays soaring Gothic arches and remnants of intricate stonework, whilst the right section features a stunning large pointed window with delicate tracery, and scattered throughout the verdant green grass in the foreground are weathered gravestones and ornate monuments of various sizes, all framed by mature trees that enhance the serene, historic atmosphere of this ancient Scottish abbey.
A sweeping view across the tranquil cemetery at Dryburgh Abbey reveals the magnificent red sandstone ruins rising majestically against a brilliant blue sky dotted with white clouds; the left structure displays soaring Gothic arches and remnants of intricate stonework, whilst the right section features a stunning large pointed window with delicate tracery, and scattered throughout the verdant green grass in the foreground are weathered gravestones and ornate monuments of various sizes, all framed by mature trees that enhance the serene, historic atmosphere of this ancient Scottish abbey.
A dramatic view through a carved stone archway at Dryburgh Abbey, framing the imposing ruins of the North Transept chapel; the chapel's weathered red sandstone walls, tall pointed arches, and remnants of Gothic windows rise sharply against a bright, partly cloudy sky, with neat green grass and mature trees surrounding the ancient structure, while intricate medieval carvings are visible on the arch in the foreground.
A dramatic view through a carved stone archway at Dryburgh Abbey, framing the imposing ruins of the North Transept chapel; the chapel's weathered red sandstone walls, tall pointed arches, and remnants of Gothic windows rise sharply against a bright, partly cloudy sky, with neat green grass and mature trees surrounding the ancient structure, while intricate medieval carvings are visible on the arch in the foreground.
A dramatic view through a carved stone archway at Dryburgh Abbey, framing the imposing ruins of the North Transept chapel; the chapel's weathered red sandstone walls, tall pointed arches, and remnants of Gothic windows rise sharply against a bright, partly cloudy sky, with neat green grass and mature trees surrounding the ancient structure, while intricate medieval carvings are visible on the arch in the foreground.
A view through a large, weathered stone archway frames the lush green grounds of Dryburgh Abbey, with sunlight streaming in from above and casting a starburst effect in the sky; directly ahead stands the refectory ruin, distinguished by its pointed gable and the remnants of a St Catherine's wheel window, surrounded by tall trees and a partly cloudy blue sky.
A view through a large, weathered stone archway frames the lush green grounds of Dryburgh Abbey, with sunlight streaming in from above and casting a starburst effect in the sky; directly ahead stands the refectory ruin, distinguished by its pointed gable and the remnants of a St Catherine's wheel window, surrounded by tall trees and a partly cloudy blue sky.
A view through a large, weathered stone archway frames the lush green grounds of Dryburgh Abbey, with sunlight streaming in from above and casting a starburst effect in the sky; directly ahead stands the refectory ruin, distinguished by its pointed gable and the remnants of a St Catherine's wheel window, surrounded by tall trees and a partly cloudy blue sky.