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Sweetheart Abbey

Early Christian, Religious Buildings, Ruins
Due to access restrictions in place, there is currently only access to the cloister.
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About Sweetheart Abbey

You can visit the cloister, but due to access restrictions in place as a precautionary measure while we undertake high level masonry inspections, there is currently no visitor access to the rest of the site.

Discover the tale of devotion behind the abbey’s evocative name. Monks named it Dulce Cor in memory of Lady Dervorguilla, who founded the abbey in tribute to her beloved husband, John Balliol.

Contact Details

directions Address:
New Abbey
Dumfries
DG2 8BU
phone Telephone:
01387 850397

Opening hours

Mon - 10:00-16:30
Tue - 10:00-16:30
Wed - 10:00-16:30
Thu - 10:00-16:30
Fri - 10:00-16:30
Sat - 10:00-16:30
Sun - 10:00-16:30
29 Mar to 30 Sept: Daily, 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm)

Features

Theme:
SWC 300
SWC 300 - Sightseers

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