Three experts in archaeology, architecture and medieval history were set the challenge of selecting the most important buildings from the last 6000 years of Scottish history.
Dunfermline Abbey was named as one of the most important buildings. Professor Richard Oram, professor in medieval and environmental history at Stirling University stated that when the nave of Dunfermline Abbey was built, it was the largest stone structure in North West Europe.
“The nave gives this incredible sense of overpowering majesty that the church would have presented to the public. You can trace back a lot of the sudden explosion in monumental church architecture to Dunfermline.”
The full story can be read here from STV News where you can also vote for the building you think is the most important!
