Torphichen Preceptory

Torphichen Preceptory is an unusual and fascinating glimpse into Scottish history.

Originally built in the 12th century around an existing church, it was then expanded the following century. The building encompassed a cruciform shaped church, with a nave, central tower, transepts and choir, whose tower and transepts remain, and a number of domestic buildings including a hospital. The church was extended again in the 1400′s , and a cloister completed.

The church was associated with the Preceptory of the Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St John of Jerusalem in the 13th century. The Order maintained just two such establishments in Britain, the other being in London.

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Address

Torphichen Preceptory
Torphichen
EH48 4LZ

Opening Times:

1 Apr to 30 Sept 

Monday - Friday: Closed

Saturday - Sunday (and bank holidays): 13:00 - 17:00
Last entry 16:30

1 Oct to 31 Mar Closed

By car

From Bathgate follow the B792 for 2.7 miles, then turn right onto Bowyett. Destination is 0.1 mile down the road on the right.

By bus

The SD Travel 31 service from Bathgate stops 2 minutes walk from the Preceptory.

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