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Villages · Scottish Lowlands

New Abbey

In or near Cargenbridge.

New Abbey — a village in scotland lowlands.

New Abbey Stores, New Abbey - geograph.org.uk - 5500573

Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

New Abbey is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its picturesque setting and historical significance. The area features traditional stone buildings and a variety of local amenities. Visitors can explore the surrounding countryside, which offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.9800, -3.6220
Postcode
DG2 8BX
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Inside New Abbey Corn Mill - geograph.org.uk - 3078365📷 5

Watermills · Scottish Lowlands

New Abbey, Monksmill

New Abbey, Monksmill — category A listed building-listed watermill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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New Abbey Corn Mill - geograph.org.uk - 4739466📷 3

Watermills · North West England

New Abbey Corn Mill

New Abbey Corn Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶historicenvironment.scot
New Abbey Pow - geograph.org.uk - 3335878📷 5

Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands

New Abbey Bridge

New Abbey Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Old House, New Abbey📷 3

Historic houses · North West England

Old House, New Abbey

Old House, New Abbey — architectural structure in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.

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Sweetheart Abbey📷 3

Abbeys & priories · North West England

Sweetheart Abbey

Sweetheart Abbey — category A listed building in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.

👶historic-scotland.gov.uk
Andrew McConochie's gravestone - geograph.org.uk - 4894335📷 4

Cathedrals · North West England

Sweetheart Abbey

Sweetheart Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.

👶historic-scotland.gov.uk

Where to eat & stay near New Abbey

Places to stay

Forest Track - geograph.org.uk - 3177057📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Marthrown of Mabie

Marthrown of Mabie — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Freemarthrownofmabie.com
Forest Track - geograph.org.uk - 3177057📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Lowlands

Marthrown of Mabie

Marthrown of Mabie — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

Freemarthrownofmabie.com
Wet pasture beside the A711 - geograph.org.uk - 4537204📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Camping Beeswing

Camping Beeswing — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Close up, Elizabethan postbox on Annan Road, Dumfries - geograph.org.uk - 6336262📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands

Dumfries Caravan Park

Dumfries Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Comlongon Castle (Hotel) - geograph.org.uk - 457742📷 3

Hotels · Scottish Lowlands

Comlongon Castle (Hotel)

Comlongon Castle (Hotel) — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

comlongon.com
Bridge over the Barnhourie Burn - geograph.org.uk - 1974629📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Sandyhills Bay Caravan Park

Sandyhills Bay Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

Baroque town house - geograph.org.uk - 5494952📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries

Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

High Street Fountain - geograph.org.uk - 5494894📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries

The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Tower, Shakespeare Street Dumfries - geograph.org.uk - 4699834📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

73-77 English Street, Dumfries

73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Dumfries - Chinese Remedies on Friars Vennel - geograph.org.uk - 5145479📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries

75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Hole i' the Wa' Inn, Dumfries - geograph.org.uk - 4699070📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries

Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Elizabethan postbox on the B724, Clarencefield - geograph.org.uk - 6360843📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

The Farmers Inn

The Farmers Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Power in the gap - geograph.org.uk - 8156058📷 5

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Milestone 27 Arran - geograph.org.uk - 2835796📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is New Abbey?
New Abbey is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8BX).
What is New Abbey?
New Abbey — a village in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to New Abbey?
Drivers can use postcode DG2 8BX.
Is New Abbey a protected site?
Yes — New Abbey is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to New Abbey?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8BX. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.