St Anthony's Chapel

After work I decided to make the most of the beautiful weather and go for a wander in Holyrood Park. Although I have seen St Anthony's Chapel perched on the hillside many at time, I don't remember ever walking up to it before.

Here is what it tells you once you have climbed the short walk up the hill:

Prior to the 16th century, Holyrood Park was held by the Abbeys of Holyrood and Kelso. St Anthony's Chapel stands in the part which probably belonged to Kelso Abbey. The origin and history of the chapel are obscure, but it was certainly built no later than the early 15th century, as in 1426 it is recorded that the Pope gave money for its repair. The chapel may have been linked to the Preceptory of St Anthony, a skin hospice, which was based in Leith around this time. The last Chaplin is recorded in 1581.

Despite it being a clear, glorious day I loved this effect I have used above on the Chapel.