Abbeys and Priories in Scotland (R-Z)

Forfar, Central Scotland Restenneth Priory Augustinian priory founded by David I. Tall square tower with spire. Forfar, Central Scotland, Central Scotland, Scotland Location: on B9113 E Forfar Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

New Abbey, Dumfries and Galloway Sweetheart Abbey Founded in the 13th century as a Cistercian abbey. Beautiful red sandstone ruins. Named Sweetheart because Dervorguilla, wife of John Balliol, carried his embalmed heart around for 22 years after he died, then had it buried with her at the high altar. New Abbey, Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Location: 7 m (11.3 km) S Dumfries, on A710 Phone: 01387 850 397 Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway Whithorn Priory Site of the first Christian church in Scotland, founded by St Ninian in the 5th century. It became the cathedral church of Galloway. Romanesque doorway, ruins. Visitor's Centre and museum with collection of early Christian stones. Archaeological excavation - Whithorn Dig - open to visitors. Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Location: on A746 Phone: 01988 500 700 Historic Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering