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 […]

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  

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 […]

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.

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.

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.