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Dundrennan Abbey

August 18, 2019 By Ron 4 Comments

The reorganisation of the Scottish Church, which started in the early 12th century, saw the setting up of many important abbeys, such as the Abbeys in the Scottish Borders. Dundrennan Abbey was one of them.

Dundrennan Abbey was founded in 1142 for Cistercian monks, either by King David I, or by the great magnate of the area, Fergus Lord of Galloway. The first monks were brought from the Cistercian order’s northern missionary house at Rievaulx in Yorkshire. The Abbey was home to a community of Cistercian monks for 400 years.

Dundrennan Abbey

This is the spot where Mary Queen of Scots sheltered during her last hours in Scotland. She was welcomed at the gates on 15 May 1568, following her escape from Lochleven Castle.

Dundrennan Abbey can be found near Kirkcudbright on the A711, in between New Abbey, home of Sweetheart Abbey, and Wigtown, Scotland’s national book town.

The Abbey is open daily from 1 Apr to 30 Sept between 9.30am to 5pm. Admission adult: £6.00, Concession: £4.80 Child aged 5-15: £3.60, Child under 5: free.

Filed Under: See and Do Tagged With: Abbey, Dumfries and Galloway

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  1. Marjory Cordoza says

    August 18, 2019 at 8:23 pm

    Terrific photo and fascinating information. Is there a gift shop for the abbey or an entrance booth where visitors can learn more about the abbey and its workings before and since the Reformation? Another interesting stop in Bonnie Scotland.

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    • Ron says

      August 18, 2019 at 9:48 pm

      There is more information available at the Abbey Marjory, not sure in what form though as it has been a few years ago since I was there 🙂

      Reply
  2. Marjorie Bradley says

    October 3, 2022 at 10:28 pm

    Thank you for this post. My husband and I would love to visit this important family historical sight.

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    • Ron says

      October 4, 2022 at 7:20 am

      You’re most welcome Marjorie. I wish you a pleasant visit 😀

      Reply

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