Visits to the Visitor Centre, Dig site, Historic Scotland Museum, Priory ruins are free for the weekend. On the Sunday the re-enactment society Swords of Dalriada will set up camp on the dig-site
Why not take this opportunity to visit the site. Your free entry get you into both the Whithorn Trust area and the Historic Scotland Museum and the Priory ruins.
The Hamefairin is an annual event featuring food and crafts.
This group of volunteers is based in Whithorn and is a registered charity. The events promote the rich heritage of Whithorn.
Contact Details:
Winnie Cooper
Whithorn Events Group
c/o The Whithorn Trust
45-47 George Street
Whithorn
Dumfries and Galloway
DG8 8NS
Annual Pilgrimages
The Catholic Diocese of Galloway annually holds a pilgrimage to St. Ninian's Cave on the last Sunday in August. There are also youth pilgrimages, and a Christian Aid walk. Further Information
Cruises to the Isle Of Man
Once a year, the motor cruiser leaves from Garlieston for the Isle of Man, allowing a stay ashore, or a trip round the island. It harks back to the days when steampackets regularly left the Machars ports. Further Information
Isle of Whithorn Festivals
The Isle has recently begun hosting a series of festivals and exhibitions: some have had a food and maritime theme, others have concentrated on local heritage. Further Information
The St Ninian Festival
A week long festival of music, exhibitions, drama, visual arts, and poetry. For the first time the Festival opens with a special walk through Physgill Glen in the dark with the trees lit by lanterns and coloured lights.'MEDIEVAL MEET MARDI GRAS!parade is on 26th August ' Lot's of costumes, banners, samba music all led by giant 12ft high puppets. Further Information
The Whithorn Trust | 45-47 George Street | Whithorn | Dumfries and Galloway | Scotland | DG8 8NS
Telephone: 01988 500508 | E-mail: enquiries@whithorn.com
