Mary Queen of Scots spent her last night in Scotland in this abbey. Dundrennan Abbey is situated on the A711, 6.5 miles SE of Kirkcudbright
The abbey is constructed of local freestone ashlar during the late 12th century which makes it unuals as most scottish abbeys are made of the much lighter sandstone. It is still accessed by the decorated west door, although it is no more than a restored archway set in a much-repaired wall of the church. With the exception of the church transepts, and the entrance arches to the Chapter House, very little remains standing to any height at Dundrennan. However, much of the foundation masonry is visible, including the column bases along the length of the nave, giving an accurate indication of how the site was laid out.
Admission is not to expensive at just under £3 so if you like this sort of thing it is worth a visit. read more
