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02
May
2015

Last year, we were visited by an ecumenical male voice choir, under the leadership of Stephen Smyth, who all sang for us in the Visitor Centre and in the crypts; we loved it and asked for a recording. The link will take you to a recording of the singing. Whithorn Priory, 2014 | Oneness-Dreamonenessdream.orgPosted in […]

30
Apr
2015

Our now famous Timelords are back : this time as Northumbrian monk and Hiberno Norse trader. P6 pupils from Whithorn Primary translate from the Runic, under the watchful eye of Tomas Farlansson.More next time, as the Timelords morph once again into Robert the Bruce and James IV …read more Source:: Facetube Whithorn

25
Apr
2015

Volunteers from Cree Valley Community Woodlands Trust and the Whithorn Trust’s gardeners planted native daffodils and scythed nettles, as we start up an exciting programme of gardening activities for the season. Historic crops and hands-on activities for the schools will be next – watch this space ! Our thanks to our dedicated group of volunteers […]

22
Apr
2015

Celts and Romans extended the hand of friendship today, in a session with Whithorn School pupils, demonstrating the melting pot which preceded the early Christian settlement at Whithorn. Children posed some difficult questions to our Roman Legionnaire and the kindred of Barrovados, asking them about the Dowalton Loch Roman bronze saucepan, which was deliberately buried […]

13
Apr
2015

Our colleagues at Historic Scotlare offering a fantastic event ( if you have a head for heights ) : Caerlaverock Castle Insight Tour 5 May 2015 Join us at Caerlaverock Castle for a unique behind the scenes tour of the conservation work currently taking place. Historic Scotland Conservation Directorate have been carrying out a high […]