"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.