
The Abbey of Sweetheart was founded in 1273 by Lady Devorgilla of Galloway in memory of her late husband John Balliol. The monks chose the beautiful name of Sweetheart for their abbey in memory of her after her own death in 1289.


The Abbey of Sweetheart was founded in 1273 by Lady Devorgilla of Galloway in memory of her late husband John Balliol. The monks chose the beautiful name of Sweetheart for their abbey in memory of her after her own death in 1289.