Galilee porch The entrance to the church, added in the late 1100s.

Nave Where the lay brothers worshipped until the 1400s.

Aisle chapels Small chapels, often burial places.

Monks’ choir Where the monks sat during services.

Transepts The ‘arms’ of this cross-shaped church.

Presbytery The holiest part of the church, containing the high altar.

Sacristy A store for vestments and vessels.

Chapter House The monks’ meeting room. Look for the memorial to Robert the Bruce, whose heart is buried at the abbey.

Latrine The abbey toilets.

Cloister A central garth or square.

Wash place Where monks washed their hands.

Novices’ day room Where novice monks could work.

Warming room Where monks could warm themselves.

Refectory The dining hall.

Kitchen Where meals were prepared.

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Lay brothers’ range Where the labour force of the Cistercians lived and worked.

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Commendator’s house Abbey museum, in what was the Commendator’s house.

Abbot’s Hall Probably built in 1246.

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Bagpipe-playing pig

Please take this sheet with you as you explore.Please return it at the end of your visit.

Mill-lade Diverted from the River Tweed to power the abbey’s industry.

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