to replace a medieval church, the remains of which stand in the churchyard. This church was dedicated to Saint Colman, the nave has been dated to the 13th century. Around 1381 the church was given to the monks of Sweetheart Abbey at New Abbey. The old church is a scheduled monument. See also List of listed buildings in Buittle, Dumfries and Galloway Buittle Place Orchardton Tower References External links Buittle Parish Home Page History of Buittle Castle Inscriptions and Photographs of Buittle Gravestones Parishes in Dumfries and Galloway Kirkcudbrightshire