Tour Scotland 4K travel video, with Scottish music, of the exterior and the interior stained glass windows of St Fillan's Church on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to Aberdour, Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. This area of Fife has become known to American TV audiences as one of the settings for hit series Outlander. This Scottish church is located in a graveyard at the end of a narrow path just outside the walled gardens of Aberdour Castle. Dating back to the early twelfth century, the church was granted to Inchcolm Abbey at its foundation in 1123. St. Fillan's Well, also known as the Pilgrim's Well, was renowned for its eye healing qualities. It was located to the south east corner of the churchyard but is now covered over and drained. St Fillan's Church is one of the best preserved medieval parish churches in Scotland. The Reverend John and Robert Liston, were Ministers of this Parish from 1723 to 1796, and their descendants the Reverend William Liston, was Minister of Cardonald Parish, and Thomas Liston, was a Merchant in London, England. Robert Liston, born 22nd of March 1730, died 11th of February 1796, was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Robert was the son of the Reverend John Liston, Minister of Aberdour. The Liston family had been much involved in the Covenanter struggles. His great grandfather William had been sentenced to death for his part in the Battle of Rullion Green, though he fled and escaped. Robert married Janet Hardie, daughter of Henry Hardy, Minister of Culross on the 11th of November 1766. His wife Janet died at Auldcathie, Hoptoun Park, on the 31st of December 1814. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome
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