Today Sweetheart Abbey, is one of three in Dumfries and Galloway in the care of Historic Scotland. For 600 years after its foundation, Sweetheart Abbey was also known as New Abbey.

The 14th Century Sweetheart Breviary – a handwritten prayer book for the monks – was featured at Dumfries Museum with celebration events in New Abbey.

The Abbey's name was changed to Sweetheart Abbey on the death of Lady Devorgilla of Galloway, who carried her husband's embalmed heart with her. BACK Click below for more pictures 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

'˜Sweetheart' prayer book returns to Scotland after 300 years By The Newsroom Published 18th Feb 2016, 06:08 BST Updated 18th Feb 2016, 09:54 BST ...

Sweetheart Abbey Credit: ITV News It would sit on her table when she was writing and when she was entertaining guests. It would also be buried with her in her tomb at Sweetheart Abbey.

Vandals have damaged steel fencing which surrounds the remains of the 12th century Lincluden Abbey in Dumfries. The fencing was damaged sometime between July 2nd and July 6th. Police Scotland say ...

The 14th Century Sweetheart Breviary – a handwritten prayer book for the monks – was featured at Dumfries Museum with celebration events in New Abbey.