Although the main reason for visiting New Abbey was the delightful Sweetheart Abbey, we also took a stroll along the main street to the Corn Mill at the bottom. There are some interesting houses and windows that I thought I’d share with you.
From the carpark at the Sweetheart Abbey head back to the road and turn right through the village down to the working Corn Mill. Pass several single-storey rubble-stone, whitewashed cottages like this pretty blue-painted framed openings with roses around the door.
Rosewall
Mid/late 18th century. Single storey 3-bay cottage with central door and 2 carved stones incorporated. Carved stones represent a) 3 men in a boat, b) rose motif in incomplete pediment.
The Port House
Probably late 16th/17th century, but heightened late in 18th or in first quarter of 19th century, and openings altered.
The Hermitage
Windows filled with interesting old glass bottles.
And two village pubs facing each other across the square.
and another house with an interesting plaque
And finally the Corn Mill
Now under the care of Historic Scotland, this three-storey whitewashed mill building was built towards the end of the 18th century by the Stewarts of nearby Shambellie House. However, it is thought that it reaches back much later than that, perhaps to as early as the late 13th century, when the Cistercian monks established their monastery of Dulce Cor (‘Sweet Heart’ ) at the far end of the village; today the mill is still known locally as ‘Monks’ Mill’.
Behind the mill is an 1806 Masonic Lodge converted to church hall 1887; now a dwelling house.
New Abbey must rank amongst the prettiest settlements in the area with its whitewashed cottages overlooked by the Abbey ruins.
If you enjoy a walk, short or long, then you may enjoy visiting Jo’s Monday Walk where you are in for a treat.
Or if your interest is windows then Dawn from ‘The Day After’ invites participants to post pictures of any windows that they find curious, inviting, photogenic, or in some way tell a story.
TRAVEL WORDS 
It’s gorgeous even if it was rather overcast. Lucky you!! 🙂
The rain came down whilst we were in the abbey itself, but fortunately it was only a shower (at this point – it turned heavy not long after these photos were taken). Some interesting buildings here.
Argh this Bucket List of mine gets longer all the tine rather than shorter!! xxx
Aww I’d love to pootle around there!
Yup. Pootling is good.
Thank you for a great new word! I pootle unremittingly and I never knew it.
It’s great learning new words! And everyone should pootle 🙂
I love that they have kept the old look and feel of the place. Walking through there I am sure one could imagine being in a bygone era.
Yes, sometimes living in the UK is a little like living in a history book!
You do handle these little places a treat, Jude – I’m always pleased to see your email there in my list ! You could surely do a wonderful travel-type book, at some stage …? – coffee-table ?
Oh, you are so sweet M-R, I’m only happy to brighten up your day 🙂
I did write a travel book about Canada, but it took a looong time. I prefer writing shorter blogs, though I may do another book at some stage.
You need only an enthusiastic compiler to work with, I’d think – no editing needed ! 🙂
It’s the photographs that take up the time – selecting them, editing them, making sure they are the right size and quality!
Yes, but YOU’d do that …
Jude what a pretty walk you have taken me on. I again admire your variety in the photos sharing details but also the overall feel of the place.
We really went there to visit the abbey, but I thought you would like to see the rest of this village with some rather unusual buildings. Glad you liked it 🙂
Lovely place, and so pristine, Jude. The image of the three men in a boat, really caught my eye. You were spoilt for choice with those two pubs. 🙂
Unusual isn’t it? I tried to find out more about the men in a boat and the rose, but failed 😦
This is a quaint place and so clean. The building are wonderful, full of whimsy. This has been another delightful and engaging tour. I love the architecture of times gone by. ❤
Well Tess there is plenty of history in this country so I’m glad you like old things 😀
Another place I now want to visit! Thanks for sharing your walk. 🙂
There are some delightful villages around this area. I’d love to return and explore some more.
A very quaint place well brought to life Jude. I also like the carvings of the men and the rose.
Regards as always, Pete. x
I’d love to know what they represent – so unusual.
What a delightful village this is Jude, so pretty. I want to live in Rosewall!!
I’d like to look inside 🙂