We open for the season on 31st March 2026, with a brand new exhibition of artefacts from Black Loch of Myrton : these are some of the rarest objects of prehistory in the country and we are fortunate to be able to display them, thanks to Historic Environment Scotland and Treasure Trove, AOC Archaeology, Dumfries […]
The Whithorn Trust is seeking new Trustees after the much-regretted retirement of two of our most devoted charity directors. Application is by submission of a form, CV and final interview for short-listed candidates, with a panel of Trustees and independent monitor. For a full application pack, please e mail enquiries@whithorn.com
PAID WORK PLACEMENT The Dumfries & Galloway Local Employability Partnership have created a number of paid work placements open to adults over 25 who have been unemployed for 12 months or more. There is a variety of opportunities across community organisations and D&G Council departments all designed to support clients to build skills, experience and […]
We’re excited to be launching our digital ticket, which features an interactive timeline to enjoy at home, but also includes the price of entry to our site at Whithorn.
As part of our phased reopening, we are delighted to begin to offer guided tours by our resident expert, Ruaridh, who will be giving a tour of the full-scale reconstruction roundhouse on Friday 14th August at 2pm, to be followed by a tour of the Priory at 3pm. The same tours will be repeated on […]
Following the closure of all national museums, Dumfries and Galloway Council has closed its regional museums and Historic Environment Scotland has closed all manned sites, including the Priory Museum. So as to keep our staff employed, keep up a service to visitors and a presence in our town, we are going to provide a takeaway […]
We open from April to October 31st, Sunday to Friday, 10.30 am to 4pm; we close slightly earlier in April at 3.30pm. Summer hours may be extended.
Your visit includes our chronological story of the development of Whithorn, the upper Gallery “Whithorn Cold Case” exhibition and our Audio Visual presentations, as well as our upcoming exhibit on the recent Iron Age dig; the ticket also includes access to the Iron Age roundhouse reconstruction via guided tour, and the Historic Scotland Museum of early mediaeval carved stones. The crypts are now reopened to the public. All tickets are valid for one year. 
£0.00 – £25.50
12 months to give you access to our historic site at the Cradle of Christianity in Whithorn, as well as access to our exclusive online interactive timelines (Available from the 1st April 2021).
| Type | Adult, Child, Family (1 adult, 2 children), Family (2 adults, 2 children), Family (2 adults, 3 children), Standard Concession, HES Member, HES Member Concession, HES Member Child, Child (Under 7) |
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