. Abercorn (Gaelic: Obar Chùirnidh) is a village and parish in West Lothian, Scotland. Close to the south coast of the Firth of Forth, the village is around 5 km (3 miles) west of South Queensferry. History Saint Bede mentions Abercorn as the site of a monastery and seat of Bishop Trumwine. This is now known to have existed close the present day church. The church itself dates partially from the 12th century, although its most interesting features are the private aisles created for the thre… (More on Abercorn)