Villages · Scottish Lowlands
New Abbey
In or near Cargenbridge.
New Abbey — a village in scotland lowlands.

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.
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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
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- manual: geonames-2641738 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

New Abbey, Monksmill
Watermills · 0.1 km

New Abbey Corn Mill
Watermills · 0.1 km

New Abbey Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.1 km

Old House, New Abbey
Historic houses · 0.1 km

Sweetheart Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 0.2 km

Sweetheart Abbey
Cathedrals · 0.2 km

New Abbey Parish Church, Sweetheart Abbey, New Abbey
Historic churches · 0.4 km

St Mary's R.C. Church, New Abbey
Historic churches · 0.4 km

National Museum of Costume
Museums · 0.4 km

Abbot's Tower
Castles · 1.1 km

Waterloo Monument, Waterloo Hill
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km

Waterloo Monument
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Nearby
Watermills · Scottish Lowlands
New Abbey, Monksmill
New Abbey, Monksmill — category A listed building-listed watermill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Watermills · North West England
New Abbey Corn Mill
New Abbey Corn Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
New Abbey Bridge
New Abbey Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Old House, New Abbey
Old House, New Abbey — architectural structure in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · North West England
Sweetheart Abbey
Sweetheart Abbey — category A listed building in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
Cathedrals · North West England
Sweetheart Abbey
Sweetheart Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near New Abbey
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Marthrown of Mabie
Marthrown of Mabie — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
Marthrown of Mabie
Marthrown of Mabie — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Camping Beeswing
Camping Beeswing — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Dumfries Caravan Park
Dumfries Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Comlongon Castle (Hotel)
Comlongon Castle (Hotel) — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
Caravan parks · North West England
Sandyhills Bay Caravan Park
Sandyhills Bay Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
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.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
73-77 English Street, Dumfries
73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic 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.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Farmers Inn
The Farmers Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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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.