St Machan
Scottish saint
About St Machan
Machan or Machanus was a twelfth-century Scottish saint. He was educated in Ireland and was ordained as a bishop in Rome. Machan built a small chapel at the bottom of the glen. After his death, in 1175 a church was built over his grave.
Most information about St Machan is lost. However, his name remains in the name of the village of Ecclesmachan in West Lothian.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was St Machan?
Scottish saint
When did St Machan die?
St Machan died in 1175 in Clachan of Campsie.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). St Machan. https://biography.guide/st-machan/
MLA: "St Machan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/st-machan/.
Chicago: "St Machan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/st-machan/.
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