Abbotshill Information

Newburgh is a thriving, welcoming and friendly village, of which the residents are justifiably proud, where age old tradition and the sense of community still prevail. Believed to have been in existence for some 1,300 years, this ancient Royal Burgh received its Charter from Alexander III in 1266, at which time it was known as the New Burgh, beside the Abbey of Lindores. When built in 1843, Abbotshill was so named, since Monks Well, from which fresh water for the Abbey was drawn centuries before, is a mere 50 yards distant, if now inaccessible. Abbotshill West - One of two impressive, cottage style residences created from the division a 19th Century country house on the Fife/Perthshire border, where magnificent views over the river Tay, to the Carse of Gowrie and the Sidlaw Hills beyond, complement a traditionally elegant, spacious and comprehensively equipped interior, to make it your destination as first choice, holiday cottage in Fife. In a secluded and tranquil hillside location, on the fringe of Newburgh village, Abbotshill nevertheless enjoys easy and convenient access to the motorway, rail, bus and air networks, and provides a central base from which to explore the kaleidoscopes of sights, sounds, people and places which are so unique to Scotland.