Dalmeny Church

The present church building is recognised as the finest Romanesque parish church still in use in Scotland, and one of the most complete in the United Kingdom, lacking only its original western tower (rebuilt in a sympathetic style in the early 20th century). The aisleless nave, choir and apse survive almost complete from the 12th century. The refined sculptural detail of the chancel and apse arches is notable, as is a series of powerful beast-head corbels supporting the apse vault. These features are also extremely well-preserved, with the original tool-marks still visible. Outside the elaborate south doorway, which is enlivened with blind arcading above the entrance, is a unique 12th century sarcophagus carved with figures of saints in niches (now very weathered).