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Dundrennan Abbey.

"Of the numerous abbeys established in the twelfth century between the Solway and the Firth of Clyde none is so well preserved in its architectural features nor so well known in history as the abbey of Dundrennan. Its site, like that of all Cistercian monasteries, was chosen with the utmost forethought, in a fertile, protected vale opening to the south upon the Solway Firth and watered by a never-failing burn. Above the abbey rises the Hill of Thorns, "Dun Drainan" which gave the abbey its name." Extract from "Scotland's Ruined Abbeys" (Open Library).

Dungrennan Abbey is a Historic Scotland property with free entry for Historic Scotland members.

Address:
Dundrennan Abbey (HS),
Dundrennan,
Kirkcudbright DG6 4QH
Website: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk

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