Historic New Abbey is noted for great charm and character but it is the amazing community spirit that is helping villagers through the Covid-19 pandemic.In the shadow of the Cistercian Sweetheart Abbey, the close-knit community is working together to make sure everyone has whatever food, medicines and anything else they need.Mhairi Mackinnon, who owns New Abbey Stores, said her shop is open and she has been delivering food parcels to the doorsteps of those who are self-isolating.She said: “We are a small community and we all know each other.
We are all helping our neighbours wherever we can. We are watching out for one another.”And that includes many hands working away in their kitchens to create homebaking treats and cake, which are being
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