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Abbey lost in valleys
Lost in green, unknown valleys are the ruins of beautiful abbey, a local gem that has little impact on the country's monastic history . Occupied by Cistercian monks, the abbey controlled the valley's natural resources while providing spiritual service to local people in southern Scotland (Dumfries area). Believed to have been founded in 1192 by Rolland of Lochlann (Lord of Galloway and one of the most important Scottish judges). After the religious reform of 1560 the abbey was progressively abandoned until the last monk died in 1602, the abbey was then finally abandoned and condemned to become ruins.
It is now controlled by Historic Scotland who are in the process of digging for more information about its history. The cloister and the chapel have been carefully restored to prevent total damage, which makes them two very important places to visit, they are perfect examples of how these places were in the Middle Ages. A beautiful Abbey in a beautiful natural setting in the south of Scotland.
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