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Sweetheart Abbey
New Abbey, Scotland
A red sandstone abbey built in memory of a husband's heart.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 45 min
Founded in 1273 by Dervorguilla of Galloway, who carried her husband's embalmed heart for 22 years. Free to look from the outside. Pair with the New Abbey Corn Mill.
Good to know
- Free to see from the road
- Cafe in the village
- Short stop
- Getting there
- Village, free car park
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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