Machan or Machanus was a twelfth-century Scottish saint.[1] He was educated in Ireland and was ordained as a bishop in Rome.[1] He is known for his missionary work around Clachan of Campsie (or Campsie Glen), near Glasgow.[2] Machan built a small chapel at the bottom of the glen. After his death, in 1175 a church was built over his grave.[2]

In 1859 there was a St. Machan's Well at Campsie, but no trace now remains.[3]

Most information about St Machan is lost.[1] However, his name remains in the name of the village of Ecclesmachan in West Lothian.

References

  1. ^ a b c "St. Machan". Catholic Online. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Campsie Parish local history". East Dunbartonshire Council. Retrieved 5 May 2012.
  3. ^ "St Machan's Well", Saints in Scottish Place-Names
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Machan
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