News & Events

The Whithorn Trust will be closed on Monday 19th September, as a mark of respect during the funeral of Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

21
Mar
2020

Coronavirus – the Whithorn Trust

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 […]

14
Jan
2020

Visitor Services Assistant – 2020 Season

The Whithorn Trust is seeking a motivated person to join our friendly staff and help at the front of house in our visitor centre, helping us sell tickets, inform visitors, and serve coffee, light meals and our freshly made cakes. You can apply here : https://www.indeedjobs.com/whithorn-trust/_hl/en_GB?cpref=JXWAtnzf3XWjLOi4YeVNLm2bgyBz8ZTNigrKUKk6xyY  

26
Jan
2019

Mary Queen of Scots’ visit to Whithorn

On 11th August 1563, Mary Queen of Scots visited St Ninian’s shrine at Whithorn, at a time when the new Reformed church already frowned on the practice of pilgrimage. She had been on a Royal progress throughout South West Scotland, so as to be seen by her subjects, consume food-rents and pay homage at the […]

26
Jan
2019

New excavation confirmed for 2019!

Great news from AOC Archaeology : they have confirmed that there will be digging at #BlackLoch again in 2019, after the spectacular finds in 2018. Get in touch if you’d like to volunteer.

07
Jul
2015

Dig TV Launched!

Dig TV Launched in Whithorn!
Dig TV was launched yesterday and here’s the very first film made by Jamie Baillie!

Dig TV Intro from Whithorn Trust on Vimeo.

22
Apr
2015

Journey Through Time

This booklet has been re-published by the Whithorn and District Business Association. The booklet acts as a gazetteer of archaeological sites for the area of the Machars.